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Local offices in Prairie du Rocher
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Prairie du Rocher
209 Henry St, Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277
Help here
- Village officeContact the village clerk for help with village records and local government matters.
- Water and sewer serviceContact the village about its water and sewer services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on icc.illinois.gov
Library · Regional office
Prairie du Rocher Community Library
223 Market St, Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277
Help here
- Library services and internetVisit or contact the library for books, other regular library services, and internet access.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on visitprairiedurocher.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Prairie du Rocher
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
1 Industrial Park, Steeleville, IL 62288
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Prairie du Rocher
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Prairie du Rocher. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Southwestern Illinois Worknet - Monroe County
Also helps young people
18 miles away
100 South Main Street, Room 17, Waterloo, IL 62298
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Southwestern Illinois WorkNet Center - Randolph County
19 miles away
2515 State Street, Chester, 62233-1149, Suite 104, Chester, IL 62233
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026
American Job Center
Illinois workNet Center - American Job Center - Belleville
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
32 miles away
7650 Magna Drive Suite #120, Belleville, IL 62223
Hours: Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 6, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Illinois
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Mid America Workforce Investment Board
#19 Public Square, Suite 200, Belleville, IL 62220
Workforce board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 West Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60661
Offices for all of Randolph County
Prairie du Rocher is in Randolph County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Randolph County Family Community Resource Center
870 Lehman Drive, Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Human services benefitsVisit or call the state office for help with public benefits and referrals to local services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinois.gov
Housing help · County office
Randolph County Housing Authority
916 George St., Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for income-based rental housing or a housing choice voucher.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on randolphco.org
Public health · County office
Randolph County Health Department
2515 State St., Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet help with vaccines, disease prevention, health referrals, and environmental health concerns.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Call the health department to check if you qualify for food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on randolphcountyil.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Illinois
Help here
- Information and referralCall or text 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Older adults · Regional office
AgeSmart Community Resources
7 Bronze Pointe South, Suite B, Swansea, IL 62226
Help here
- Information and help finding aging servicesGet help finding meals, transportation, caregiver support, Medicare guidance, and other services for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agesmart.org
Emergency help · County office
Randolph County Emergency Management Agency
1 Taylor St., Chester, IL 62233
Help here
- Disaster preparation and responseGet disaster preparation training and information about county emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on randolphcountyil.gov
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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