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General Assistance | Mt. Vernon Township

811 Harrison Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Eligibility

  • May not be eligible for any other public benefit (such as TANF, SSI, Disability income, unemployment insurance, etc.)
  • Must demonstrate extreme need
  • Must fit into one of the seven categories of persons that the IDHS categorizes as "not employable"
  • Must be a Mt. Vernon Township resident

Required documents

Call for information

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(618) 242-1613
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Mount Vernon, IL
Provides cash assistance that pays a monthly benefit to those who qualify.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/03/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands
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General Relief

Providing organization

Mt. Vernon Township

Township of Mt. Vernon, IL.