Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Saline County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Saline County)
Saline County townships (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Saline County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE — unlike most of the surrounding deep-south counties, Saline 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., East Eldorado, Harrisburg, Independence), not by the county. Apply at your township supervisor's office. (2) Egyptian Area Agency on Aging / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (618-985-8311). (3) Wabash Area Development Inc (WADI) for LIHEAP utility help and other Community Action supports (618-252-0500). (4) SIH Harrisburg Medical Center Healthcare Assistance Program for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / area churches / local food pantries. (6) Dial 211.
Saline: TOWNSHIP county (NOT commission — breaks the deep-south streak) — General Assistance runs at the TOWNSHIP level (East Eldorado/Harrisburg/Independence etc.). Layered with Egyptian AAA, WADI LIHEAP, SIH Harrisburg HAP, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Saline 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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