Application Assistance Directory

Find help with a need you have

  • Child Care

    The Child Care Resource & Referral System can help with early childhood education and child care.

  • Food Assistance

    Food banks can help you apply for SNAP and connect you with other nutrition programs.

  • Health Care

    Get Covered Illinois navigators can help you apply for Medicaid and understand what coverage options are available to you.

  • Mental Health

    Call, text, or chat with a real person who can guide you to the resources you need — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Shelter & Utilities

    Community Action Agencies can help you connect to rental, mortgage, utility, and other assistance.

  • Tax Preparation

    Find help preparing your tax return and make sure you understand the latest changes to the tax code.

Find help based on a situation you are experiencing

  • Disability

    Centers for Independent Living offer information and referrals for people with a disability.

  • Domestic Violence

    Find your local domestic violence victim service agency. If you are in immediate danger call 911.

  • Homelessness

    Local homeless prevention agencies provide help to individuals who are homeless or in danger of eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness.

  • Reentry

    Access the reentry resource guide for your county, which includes state and local agencies that can help former prisoners connect with services, find housing, or get a job.

Find help for your population

  • College Students

    The Illinois Student Aid Commission can help you find scholarships, simplify the financial aid process, learn how to budget your money, and more.

  • Immigrants

    The Immigrant Family Resource Program provides benefits assistance for those facing language and cultural barriers.

  • Older Adults

    Benefits Enrollment Centers help low-income adults 65 and older find and enroll in all the benefits they qualify for.

  • Youth

    BEACON helps Illinois youth and families seeking services for behavioral health needs find state-funded programs and community-based resources.