Western Illinois Regional Council
Help Me

Help Me

Get help with paying bills, child care, and other personal needs.

WIRC - Frequently Asked Questions

What are key poverty statistics in western Illinois?

How can I get my organization's information listed or updated in your help center?

What are the income guidelines for WIRC programs?

Does WIRC have job openings?

Mental Health

Who can help me with post-partum depression?

Where can I find services for someone with alzheimer's or dementia?

What is the number for the suicide & crisis hotline?

Where can I find help with gambling addiction?

Veteran Assistance

I'm a veteran and need help

How do I apply for veteran benefits?

Financial

What can I do if I am unable to pay my property tax bill?

How do I get back unpaid wages?

How do I file for an emergency bankruptcy?

How do I file for bankruptcy?

What is the minimum wage in Illinois?

How do I file for divorce in Illinois?

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Children

How do I become a foster parent?

How do I apply for school fee waiver and free lunch for my child?

Who can help with child abduction or kidnapping?

How do I get parental responsibilities or custody of a child?

How do I give up my child for adoption?

How can I adopt a child?

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Health

Personal health assistance. Does NOT include health insurance.

Where can I get STD testing?

Who can help me if I am pregnant?

How do I apply for a medical marijuana card?

Who can help with dental needs?

How do I report elder abuse or abuse of people with disabilities?

How do I report suspected child abuse or neglect?

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Education & Scholarships

How do I enroll a student in school?

How can I apply for WIRC's college or vocational scholarships?

Utilities

How can I get help paying my power bill?

How do I access community solar?

Does my home have high levels of radon?

Where can I find help with my well water?

How can I get help paying for my monthly phone bill?

What are some low-cost ways to save money on my power bill?

Survivor Services

I'm grieving a loved one. Where can I find help?

Who can help with cyberbullying?

What help is available for survivors of domestic violence?

What help is available for survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or rape?

Job Readiness & Employment

What job seeking and interviewing tips should I know?

Where can I get help finding a job?

Basic Needs

How do I file for social security disability benefits?

Where can I find a homeless shelter?

How do I get a new social security card and/or birth certificate?

How do I apply for naturalization?

What is naturalization?

How do I file for social security survivor's benefits?

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