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Help in Jacksonville
10 service locations
Family and youth
Just For Kids
Child care and early childhood education
400 W State St, Jacksonville · 217-479-8272
Head Start early childhood program — 36 funded slots; operated by Springfield Urban League, Inc..
Family and youth
1626 IL-78, Jacksonville · 217-544-0548
Boys & Girls Club
Family and youth
524 S Kosciusko St, Jacksonville · 217-544-0548
Boys & Girls Club
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
345 West State Street, Jacksonville · 217-243-9404
LIHEAP intake office serving Cass, Morgan, Scott Counties
Food assistance
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Meal program
658 E State St, Jacksonville · (217) 479-4400
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Dept of Human Services.
Health care
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville
Community health centersliding-scale fees
425 E State St, Jacksonville · 217-245-5111
Housing and shelter
Morgan County Housing Authority
Housing assistance
211 S Fayette St, Jacksonville · 217-243-3338
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Older adult services
Older adult servicesFamily support servicesFood pantryEmergency shelter
1124 Wall Street, Jacksonville · 217-245-7124
Salvation Army community center
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1300 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville · 217-243-8849
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
425 East State Street, Jacksonville · 217-757-8137
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
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