Scales Mound

Local offices in Scales Mound

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Scales Mound

  100 Provost Ave, Scales Mound, IL 61075

  Help here

  • Village services and water and sewer applicationsContact the village clerk for village services and water or sewer applications.Read more
  Call 815-845-2240DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Scales Mound Town Hall

  Help here

  • Community events and hall reservationsResidents can ask about reserving the historic town hall for a local gathering.
  Call 815-845-2325Website

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

Village of Scales Mound website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Scales Mound

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

Job help near Scales Mound

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 Scales Mound. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  The Workforce Connection

  Also helps young people

  34 miles away

  524 W. Stephenson St. Suite 230, Freeport, IL 61032

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM -5:00PM Closed between 12:00 -1:00

  Call 815-315-1830DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  BEST Inc. - Dixon Access Site

  Also helps young people

  59 miles away

  112 E. 2nd St., Old Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, IL 61021

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  Call 815-288-1260DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center

  The Workforce Connection - Rockford

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  61 miles away

  303 N. Main St., An Illinois workNet Center, Rockford, IL 61101

  Hours: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00,

  Call 815-847-7574DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 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 Jo Daviess County

Scales Mound is in Jo Daviess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · Regional office

  Jo Daviess WIC Clinic

  4359 Industrial Park Drive, Galena, IL 61036

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 815-599-8404DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Stephenson/Jo Daviess Family Community Resource Center

  1840 S. West Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032

  Help here

  • Human services benefitsVisit or call the center to ask about applying for state human services benefits.
  Call 815-232-6121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jo Daviess County Health Department

  9483 U.S. Highway 20 West, Galena, IL 61036

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, communicable disease services, lab draws, and help with environmental health concerns.Read more
  Call 815-777-0263DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jo Daviess County Circuit Clerk and Law Library

  330 North Bench Street, County Courthouse, Suite 2C, Galena, IL 61036

  Help here

  • Court records and filingsGet help with court records, required filings, and court forms at the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
  • Law libraryUse the courthouse law library for legal research resources.Read more
  Call 815-777-0037DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in DeKalb County with services and support.
  Call 815-226-4901DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Jo Daviess County Veterans Assistance Program

  Help here

  • Temporary assistance for veterans and their familiesThe program may provide temporary financial help to veterans and their families facing an unexpected hardship.
  Website

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

Everything in Jo Daviess 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