Herrin & Williamson County Assistance Programs
A list of Herrin & Williamson County Assistance Programs for low income and seniors. Email us at herrincitylibrary@gmail.com if you would like to add a resource to our list. A permanent link to these and additional resources may be found under Resources –> Herrin & Williamson County Assistance Programs.
112 N 14th Street, Herrin: 942-8500
Monday-Friday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Soup Kitchen: Dine-In meals M-F
Food Pantry: 3rd week of each month
Thrift Store: 6 items free every 90 days
Website: http://herrinhouseofhope.org/
509 N. 17th Street, Herrin: 942-2080
Tuesday: 9:00 am – Noon & Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00
Food Pantry
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/herrincommunitypantry
410 W Main Street, West Frankfort: 937-3581
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Food Pantry
Home Repair & Rehab
Emergency Assistance
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
Website: https://crosswalkcaa.com/
509 S University Ave # 100, Carbondale: 457-7800
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Free Legal Aid to families and individuals in need throughout central and southern Illinois. Our team handles certain kinds of civil cases from telephone advice and brief service to representation in court or at administrative hearings.
Website: https://lincolnlegal.org/
300 Hickory, Carterville: 985-2422
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Housing Assistance
Website: https://ilwcha.com/
Website: assurancewireless.com
Free Phones for low income
1201 Weaver Rd, Herrin : 988-1585
Services for Seniors
Resources for people age 60 and older & their caregivers, people raising the children of their relatives, people with disabilities, volunteers, and veterans.
Helping People in Southern Illinois Remain Independent Since 1978. A non-profit agency, serving the Illinois counties of Alexander, Franklin, Hardin, Gallatin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson.
Services Offered:
Adult Day Care
Assistance
Chore/Housekeeping
Congregate Meals
Counseling
Employment Assistance
Health Promotion
Home Delivered Meals
Information & Assistance
Legal Assistance
Options Counseling
Residential Repair & Renovation
Respite
Senior Center
SHAP
Supplemental Services
Transportation
Illinois Department on Aging: Additional Resources and Information from the Illinois Department on Aging.
Website: https://www.ridesmtd.com/
Medical Care – Urgent Care Providers
SIH Logan Primary Care Herrin Walk-In
Address: South Entrance, 405 Rushing Dr, Herrin, IL 62948
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Phone: 618-993-3300
SIH Herrin Hospital
· Address: 201 S. 14th Street, Herrin, IL 62948
· Hours: 24/7
· Phone: 618-942-2171
Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Crisis Services
Cornerstone Crisis Hotline – 800-681-7444
· Available 24 Hours
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741
· National text line
· Text a trained counselor
· Free, confidential, and 24/7
Path Crisis Center – Dial 2-1-1 or 888-865-9903
· Speak with a trained counselor
· Free, confidential, and 24/7
Emergency & Transitional Housing
Lighthouse Shelter – Marion
· Emergency shelter and case management
· Address: 1101 N Madison St, Marion, IL 62959
· Phone: 618-993-8180
· Hours: 24/7
Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless – Marion
· Address: 1009 W Cherry St, Marion, IL 62959
· Phone: 618-993-0094
· M-TH: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Carbondale Warming Center – Carbondale
· Address: 608 E. College Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
· Phone: 314-312-2539
· Emergency homeless shelter with supportive services
Good Samaritan House – Carbondale
· Address: 701 S. Marion Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
· Phone: 618-457-5794
· Emergency shelter, transitional housing program, soup kitchen, food pantry, and emergency assistance program
Survivor Empowerment Center (Women’s Center) – Carbondale
· Address: 610 S. Thompson Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
· Phone: 618-549-4807
· Shelter, counseling and additional services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Shawnee Village – Marion
· Address: 1304 West Boulevard Street, Marion, IL 62959
· Phone: 618-993-0004
· Income based housing assistance for seniors & low income.
Social Security Administration
Address: 1005 Factory Outlet Blvd, West Frankfort, IL 62896
Phone: 888-223-8869
Herrin Police Department
Address: 321N 14th St, Herrin, IL 62948
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 618-942-4132
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