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How to apply for Edwards County General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Edwards County)
Edwards County government (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Edwards County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE — Edwards County is one of Illinois's 17 COMMISSION (non-township) counties, so it has NO townships; instead General Assistance (GA) — emergency rent/utility/food relief for residents with little or no income — is administered at the COUNTY level by Edwards County government (precinct form). (2) Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (618-262-2306). (3) Wabash Area Development Inc (WADI) for LIHEAP utility help (618-262-8431). (4) Fairfield Memorial / Wabash General Hospital Charity Care for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / area churches / local food pantries. (6) Dial 211.
Edwards: COMMISSION (non-township) county (15th) — General Assistance runs at the COUNTY level (precinct form). Layered with SEIAOA, WADI LIHEAP, hospital financial assistance, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Edwards County residency
- Proof of all household income
- Photo identification
- Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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