How to apply for Lawrence County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Lawrence County)

Who it's for

Lawrence County emergency aid: (1) Lawrence County HAS townships, so General Assistance (GA) — emergency rent/utility/food relief for residents with little or no income — is administered by your local TOWNSHIP (e.g., Lawrence, Bridgeport, Allison, Bond). Apply at your township supervisor's office. (2) Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (618-262-2306). (3) the Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) for LIHEAP utility help (618-943-3219). (4) Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Charity Care for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / area churches / local food pantries. (6) Dial 211.

What you'll need

• Proof of Lawrence County residency
• Proof of all household income
• Photo identification
• Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)

Where to apply

Renewals

as-needed