Tamaroa

Local offices in Tamaroa

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Tamaroa Hall

  548 W 2nd North St, Tamaroa, IL 62888

  Help here

  • Village government servicesContact the village hall with questions about local government services.
  Call 618-496-3209DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perrycountyil.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tamaroa

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

Offices for all of Perry County

Tamaroa is in Perry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  DHS Family Community Resource Center serving Perry County

  342 North St, Murphysboro, IL 62966

  Help here

  • Cash, food, and medical benefitsThe center serves Perry County residents applying for or managing state cash, food, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 618-687-1705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Perry County Housing Authority

  120 S. Walnut St., Du Quoin, IL 62832

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about income-based apartments and how to apply for public housing.
  Call 618-542-5409DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perrycountyhousing.org

• Public health · County office

  Perry County Health Department

  907 S Main St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides health, nursing, environmental health, and disease prevention services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, and families with young children food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.Read more
  • General assistanceCounty general assistance is available through the health department.Read more
  Call 618-357-5371DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perryhealth.net

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Perry County Circuit Clerk

  1 Public Square, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

  Help here

  • Court records and filingsThe clerk maintains Perry County court records and handles court filings, fees, and payments.
  Call 618-357-6726DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Egyptian Area Agency on Aging

  200 E. Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and their caregivers with local programs, benefits, and support.Read more
  Call 618-985-8311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Illinois Division of Child Support Services, Marion Regional Office

  3419 Professional Park Drive, Marion, IL 62959

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe regional office serves Perry County and helps parents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-447-4278DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Perry 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