Vermont

Local offices in Vermont

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

• Library · Regional office

  Vermont Public Library

  101 N Main St, Vermont, IL 61484

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use the library’s services.
  Call 309-784-6291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermontpubliclibrary.net

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Vermont

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

Offices for all of Fulton County

Vermont is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Fulton County

  1329 North Main Street, Lewistown, IL 61542

  Help here

  • Cash, SNAP, and medical assistanceApply in person for cash, food, or medical assistance.
  Call 309-547-3755DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Fulton County Housing Authority

  250 South Main Street, Canton, IL 61520

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for income-based housing or a Section 8 rental voucher.Read more
  Call 309-647-4120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Fulton County Health Department

  700 East Oak Street, Canton, IL 61520

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get food support and nutrition education.Read more
  • Energy assistanceEligible households can apply for help with heating and electric bills and furnace repairs.Read more
  Call 309-647-1134DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Fulton County Legal Self-Help Center

  100 North Main Street, Room 207, Lewistown, IL 61542

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationFind court forms, legal information, and referrals for common legal problems.
  Call 309-547-3041DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Age Central - Central Illinois Agency on Aging

  700 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL 61603

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, care, and other local support.
  Call 309-674-2071DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Fulton County Veterans Assistance Commission

  260 West Lincoln Avenue, Lewistown, IL 61542

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with VA claims, health care enrollment, military records, and emergency financial assistance.
  Call 309-547-7262DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fulton 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