Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Richland County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Richland County)
Richland County townships (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Richland County emergency aid: (1) Richland 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., Olney, Noble, Claremont, Bonpas). 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) Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Charity Care for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / area churches / local food pantries. (6) Dial 211.
Richland: TOWNSHIP county — General Assistance runs at the TOWNSHIP level. Layered with SEIAOA, ERBA LIHEAP, hospital financial assistance, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Richland 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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