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

Who it's for

St. Clair 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). St. Clair County has 22 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) St. Clair County Community Action Agency (Intergovernmental Grants Department) 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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