General Relief | State of Illinois: Department of Human Services Calhoun, Greene and Jersey County Family Community Resource Center
110 North Jefferson Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052
Eligibility
- Must receive SSI or are ineligible for SSI due to income
- Must be a US citizen or meet certain requirements for non-citizens
- Live in Illinois
- Must be age 18 years or older, blind or disabled
- Income Guidelines Apply
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
618-498-2105
Voice·
Main
800-843-6154
Voice·
DHS Helpline
800-447-6404
Voice·
TTY Helpline
618-498-7344
Fax·
Fax
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Application process
Call or Apply In Person
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Calhoun, Greene and Jersey Counties 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 DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES JERSEY COUNTY FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
ILLINOIS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES JERSEY AND CALHOUN 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 CALHOUN GREENE AND JERSEY 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
LLINOIS DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES JERSEY COUNTY FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
ILLINOIS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES JERSEY AND CALHOUN COUNTY OFFICE
