How to apply for Madison County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Madison County) in Illinois

Who it's for

Madison County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Illinois — TOWNSHIP GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA): each township supervisor provides emergency 'General Assistance' for residents with little or no income — help with rent, utilities, food, and personal/medical needs (Illinois's analog to Indiana's township-trustee relief). Madison County has 24 townships; find your township supervisor through the county. (2) AgeSmart / the local senior center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (618-222-2561). (3) Madison County Community Development (MCCD) for LIHEAP utility help. (4) The county hospital financial-assistance programs (Touchette / BJC / Anderson) for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities. (6) St. Louis Area Foodbank. (7) Dial 211.

What you'll need

• Proof of Madison County township residency
• Proof of all household income
• Photo identification
• Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Madison County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Madison County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of Madison County township residency, proof of all household income, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

as-needed