Wayne City

Local offices in Wayne City

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  102 S. Main St., Wayne City, IL 62895

  Help here

  • Village government helpVisit or call Village Hall for information about local government and village services.
  • Water, sewer, and natural gas billsContact the village about water, sewer, and gas service, utility bills, and payment options.Read more
  Call 618-895-2241DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Wayne City Kissner Public Library

  102 S. Main St., Wayne City, IL 62895

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public library services.
  Call 618-895-2661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.illinoisheartland.org

Village of Wayne City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wayne City

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

Job help near Wayne City

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 Wayne City. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Wayne County Satellite

  Also helps young people

  11 miles away

  2004 W. Delaware Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

  Call 618-842-2962DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Hamilton County Satellite

  Also helps young people

  18 miles away

  110 E. Jefferson, Mcleansboro, IL 62859

  Hours: Monday-Thurs 7:30am-5:00pm

  Call 618-643-2161Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Illinois workNet Center - Carmi

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  1700 College Ave., Carmi, IL 62821

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 618-382-8869 Ext: 2953DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 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 Wayne County

Wayne City is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Illinois Child Support Services, Marion Regional Office

  3419 Professional Park Drive, Marion, IL 62959

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help establishing parentage and support orders and collecting support payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-447-4278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County Health Department

  405 N. Basin Road, Fairfield, IL 62837

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, family and children’s services, food safety services, and other public health support.
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.
  Call 618-842-5166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Wayne County Legal Self-Help Center

  Fairfield Public Library, 300 SE 2nd Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationThe center helps residents find court information, forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal services.
  Call 618-842-4516DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  602 E 5th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver information and referralOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to local services.
  Call 217-262-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Wayne County Emergency Management Agency

  505 SW 10th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency helps residents prepare for emergencies and supports response and recovery after disasters.
  Call 618-842-3884DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Fairfield

  307 N. Market Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

  Help here

  • Driver and identification servicesResidents can visit for driver’s license and state identification services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wayne 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