Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Massac County General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Massac County)
Massac County government (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Massac County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE — Massac 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 Massac County government (the General Assistance office is in the Massac County Courthouse basement, 1 Superman Square, Metropolis). (2) Egyptian Area Agency on Aging / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (618-985-8311). (3) Shawnee Development Council for LIHEAP utility help and other Community Action supports (618-634-2201). (4) Massac Memorial Hospital Charity Care for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / area churches / local food pantries. (6) Dial 211.
Massac: COMMISSION (non-township) county — General Assistance runs at the COUNTY level (Massac County Courthouse, Metropolis), source massaccountyil.gov .gov. Layered with Egyptian AAA, Shawnee Development Council LIHEAP, Massac Memorial Charity Care, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Massac 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: 618-524-5450
Renewals
as-needed
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