General Relief | State of Illinois: Department of Human Services Macoupin County Family Community Resource Center
340 East Wilson Street, Carlinville, IL 62626
Eligibility
- Must receive SSI or are ineligible for SSI due to income
- Must be a US citizen or meet certain requirements for non-citizens
- Must live in Illinois
- Must be age 18 years and older, blind or disabled
- Income guidelines, call for details
Required documents
- Photo ID
- Proof of Income
- Social Security Card for each household member
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed on federal and state holidays
800-447-6404
Voice·
TTY Helpline
217-854-9037
Fax·
Fax
866-900-0923
Voice·
TTY/TDD
800-843-6154
Voice·
DHS Helpline
217-854-3145
Voice·
Main
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Application process
Call or Apply In Person
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Macoupin County in Illinois
State agency dedicated to providing residents with access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency. Services include General Relief, TANF Applications, Medicaid Applications, Food Stamps/SNAP Applications, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers and Specialized Information and Referral.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DHS
FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC AID
ILLINOIS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MACOUPIN COUNTY OFFICE
Date of Last Formal Update
12/03/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
What's Here
Providing organization
STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MACOUPIN COUNTY FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
State agency dedicated to providing residents with access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency. Services include General Relief, TANF Applications, Medicaid Applications, Food Stamps/SNAP Applications, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers and Specialized Information and Referral.
ALSO KNOWN AS
DHS
FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC AID
ILLINOIS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MACOUPIN COUNTY OFFICE
