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How to apply for Williamson County General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Williamson County)
Williamson County government (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Williamson County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE — Williamson 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 Williamson County government (precinct form). (2) Egyptian Area Agency on Aging / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (618-985-8311). (3) Crosswalk Community Action Agency for LIHEAP utility help and other Community Action supports. (4) SIH's Healthcare Assistance Program for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / Catholic Charities / The Lighthouse Shelter (Marion) / local township-free precinct aid. (6) Centerstone / local food pantries. (7) Dial 211.
Williamson: COMMISSION (non-township) county — General Assistance runs at the COUNTY level, not by townships (precinct form). Layered with Egyptian AAA, Crosswalk LIHEAP, SIH HAP, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Williamson 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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