San Jose

Local offices in San Jose

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  San Jose Village Hall

  309 S. 2nd St., San Jose, IL 62682

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the village about local services, permits, forms, and village government.
  • Water and sewer service and billsApply for village water and sewer service or get help with related bills.Apply online
  Call 309-247-3332DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sanjoseil.com

Village of San Jose website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve San Jose

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near San Jose

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 San Jose. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Illinois workNet Center - Logan County

  Also helps young people

  17 miles away

  2201 Woodlawn Road, Heartland Community College #200, Lincoln, IL 62656

  Hours: Thursdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

  Call 217-558-4279DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Career Link - Tazewell County

  17 miles away

  2956 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

  Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F - Closed 12:00- 1:00 p.m. for Lunch

  Call 309-347-8492DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Illinois workNet - Menard County

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  101 W. Sheridan, Menard County Housing Authority, Petersburg, IL 62675

  Hours: Mondays, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  Call 217-524-6096DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 25, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Mason County

San Jose is in Mason County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Mason County Health Department

  1002 East Laurel Ave., Havana, IL 62644

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesGet immunizations, testing, and other health services for you and your family.
  • WICGet nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a child under five.Read more
  Call 309-210-0110DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masoncohealth.com

• 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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeLinc

  2731 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704

  Help here

  • Aging and disability informationAsk about local services, caregiver support, and help for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 217-787-9234DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org

• Veterans · County office

  Mason County Veteran’s Affairs

  125 N Plum, Havana, IL 62644-0077

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceGet help finding veterans’ benefits and services.
  Call 309-543-8907DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masoncountyil.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Mason County Emergency Management Agency

  125 N Plum, Havana, IL 62644

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet county emergency information and sign up for local emergency alerts.
  Call 309-543-3758DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masoncountyil.gov

• State office

  Havana Driver Services Facility

  210 S. Prairie Ridge Drive, Havana, IL 62644

  Help here

  • Driver and state ID servicesApply for or renew an Illinois driver’s license or state ID at this facility.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov

Everything in Mason County

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