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How to apply for Scott County General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Scott County)
Scott County General Assistance + community organizations
Who it's for
Scott County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE — Scott 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 the Scott County government / Supervisor of General Assistance. (2) AgeLinc / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (217-787-9234). (3) the county's local Community Action Agency (LIHEAP intake office) for LIHEAP utility help. (4) The county hospital financial-assistance programs for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield. (6) Central Illinois Foodbank partner pantries. (7) Dial 211.
Scott: COMMISSION (non-township) county — General Assistance runs at the COUNTY level, not by townships. Layered with AgeLinc, LIHEAP (the county's local Community Action Agency (LIHEAP intake office)), hospital charity care, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Scott 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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