Role: behavioral-health assessment, counseling, and community-service information | geography: Belleville and St. Clair County; verify the nearest service location | cost/eligibility: CBHC reports a sliding-fee schedule based on family size and income; confirm payer, intake, and fees | emergency limit: scheduled care is not emergency response
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center — ongoing services
CBHC describes counseling, group and family therapy, case management, and related services. Call to ask about current intake, clinical fit, location, insurance, and any income-based fee; a web listing does not establish an appointment or diagnosis.
Role: digital peer support for people affected by hoarding and their supporters | geography: online | cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any cost | emergency limit: peer support, not therapy or emergency support
Unburied
Unburied offers a digital peer-support pathway and tools for people directly affected and friends or family. It is not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support; check current features and access before relying on it.
Role: community-resource navigation and referral search | geography: Illinois and the St. Louis metro area; confirm the correct 211 system for your address | cost/eligibility: search/referral access is generally no-cost; provider rules vary | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch
Illinois 2-1-1 / local resource search
Use the resource search or call 211 to look for current food, housing, utility, transportation, and support services. Confirm service boundaries, hours, eligibility, and openings with the organization before traveling.
Role: means-tested emergency assistance and community-service intake | geography: St. Clair County | cost/eligibility: county assessment, income at or below published guidelines, hardship, documents, and funding apply | emergency limit: not same-day crisis or shelter dispatch
St. Clair County Community Services Block Grant
The county lists possible rent or mortgage, dental, prescription, repair, scholarship, and food assistance for eligible households facing specified hardship. Call for current screening and documents; the page describes program categories, not guaranteed awards.
Role: income-qualified utility and home-energy benefit information | geography: St. Clair County households | cost/eligibility: household income, priority group, utility status, documents, appointment, and funding rules apply | emergency limit: not an immediate utility restoration guarantee
St. Clair County LIHEAP energy assistance
The county's current 2026 notice says applications began October 1 for specified priority households and are scheduled to open November 2 for other income-eligible households. Recheck the page or call for current dates, crisis criteria, documents, and funds before applying.
Role: state application portal for SNAP, medical, and cash benefits | geography: Illinois residents | cost/eligibility: state program and household rules apply; documentation and review are required | emergency limit: an application is not immediate food, medical, or cash assistance
Illinois ABE benefits application
Illinois DHS says residents can apply online for SNAP, medical, and cash benefits through ABE or use a paper application. Confirm the current process, documents, eligibility, and case status with the State.
Role: food pantry and basic-supply assistance | geography: listed Belleville, Swansea, Scott Air Force Base, and portions of Shiloh; verify ZIP eligibility | cost/eligibility: income and service-area rules, photo ID, and residency documentation apply; no fee listed | emergency limit: food assistance is not shelter or emergency response
Community Interfaith Food Pantry
The pantry lists weekly food assistance, current distribution hours, and service-area and document rules. Check the current income guideline, holidays, household rules, and what is available before traveling; bring the documents the pantry requests.
Role: public library information and community access | geography: Belleville; confirm card eligibility by residence | cost/eligibility: borrowing-card fees may apply to some nonresidents; confirm access to computers, internet, and printing | emergency limit: not a cooling shelter or emergency service unless the City confirms a current designation
Belleville city library
The City links to library information and two local branches. Check current hours, residency/card rules, and available computer or internet access before visiting; services and hours can change.
Role: county public-health program information and referrals | geography: St. Clair County | cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility, appointment, and fees must be confirmed | emergency limit: routine public-health office, not a general medical emergency service
St. Clair County Health Department
The department lists health-promotion and communicable-disease services at its Belleville office. Call about a specific program and eligibility; do not send personal health information through a general website form.
Role: nutrition and breastfeeding support through WIC and related programs | geography: St. Clair County | cost/eligibility: category, income, and program qualification rules apply; confirm appointment and documents | emergency limit: not urgent medical care
St. Clair County WIC
The County Health Department lists WIC and related nutrition and maternal-child programs. Contact the department to confirm current eligibility, enrollment steps, appointment availability, and what to bring.
Role: on-demand shared-ride public transportation | geography: published Belleville zone; confirm pickup and destination are inside the boundary | cost/eligibility: posted fares vary by trip; no cash accepted; confirm current fare and booking | emergency limit: scheduled transit, not emergency transport
SCCTD Flyer in Belleville
The Transit District publishes a Belleville service zone and describes connections to Belleville Transit Center, MetroLink, and MetroBus. Confirm zone coverage, app or ticket method, current service hours, and ride availability before depending on a trip.
Role: public transit fare and pass information | geography: St. Clair County Transit District fixed routes | cost/eligibility: fare and reduced-fare rules vary by rider and route; confirm current payment options | emergency limit: not emergency transport
SCCTD fixed-route fares and passes
Review current fixed-route fares, passes, transfer policies, and any reduced-fare qualifications with the Transit District before planning a journey.
Role: curb-to-curb transportation information for ADA-certified riders and some older adults | geography: specified county areas; confirm the address and route | cost/eligibility: certification, advance scheduling, and fare rules apply | emergency limit: not emergency transport
SCCTD paratransit and call-a-ride
The Transit District describes service through ATS for people certified as ADA-eligible and for people age 60 or older in some areas. Ask ATS about eligibility, application timing, service area, fares, and reservation availability.
Role: older-adult and caregiver resource navigation, support, and program information | geography: St. Clair County and regional programs | cost/eligibility: varies by service and age; ask about eligibility, fees, and appointments | emergency limit: not crisis or emergency response
Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP)
PSOP describes resource navigation, short-term counseling for eligible older adults or caregivers, support groups, and other programs. Call to check current service fit, age or residency rules, and appointment availability.
Role: older-adult and caregiver resource navigation and referrals | geography: Illinois | cost/eligibility: information line is available to older adults and caregivers; confirm the particular program's rules | emergency limit: not crisis response; use APS or 911 as appropriate
Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine
The State's Senior HelpLine can connect adults age 60 and older and caregivers with local care coordination, transportation, nutrition, and other services. Call during listed weekday hours; suspected abuse or self-neglect uses the separate 24-hour APS hotline.
Role: veterans-benefit and assistance information | geography: St. Clair County veterans | cost/eligibility: service, discharge, income, and benefit rules apply; confirm appointment and documents | emergency limit: not emergency housing or crisis response
St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission
The City and County list the Veterans Assistance Commission at 19 Public Square. Contact the office to ask what benefits or local help may fit and what proof or appointment is needed.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and referral | geography: central and southern Illinois, including St. Clair County; confirm matter coverage | cost/eligibility: income, age, issue, and case-acceptance screening apply | emergency limit: not emergency response; not a substitute for legal advice from an attorney on a specific matter
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Land of Lincoln says it provides civil legal services to eligible low-income and senior residents in its service area. Ask about current intake, case types, eligibility, and whether the organization can assist; this guide is not legal advice.
Role: county department contact and service navigation | geography: St. Clair County | cost/eligibility: varies by department and program; confirm current information | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger
St. Clair County resource and phone directory
The County directory lists contacts for community services, LIHEAP, housing counseling, health, veterans assistance, and non-emergency departments. Confirm the current office, hours, and eligibility with the listed program.
Role: City-curated links to food, safety, aging, veteran, and community assistance | geography: Belleville and nearby communities; provider service limits vary | cost/eligibility: confirm directly with each organization | emergency limit: a directory is not emergency response
Belleville regional community resources
The City maintains a regional resource page linking to local food, safety, aging, and assistance providers. Treat it as a starting point and confirm current intake, cost, hours, and fit with each organization.
Role: municipal household-trash and yard-waste rules and pickup information | geography: eligible Belleville city addresses | cost/eligibility: service territory, billing, container, timing, bulky-item, and material rules apply; confirm current fees | emergency limit: not a whole-home cleanout or hauling service
City of Belleville Public Works — sanitation
The City publishes collection rules and says residents should call to verify pickup day and ask about billing or large items. Check current requirements before setting anything out; do not assume all household contents, construction debris, or yard waste are accepted.
Role: local basic-needs and community-assistance referral information | geography: Belleville area; ask whether your address qualifies | cost/eligibility: programs, appointments, and donated supplies vary; confirm current intake | emergency limit: not shelter or emergency dispatch
Community Assistance Network and Project Compassion
The City resource page lists local organizations that may offer food, basic-needs help, or referrals. Contact the specific provider to verify its current schedule, service area, documents, and whether it can help with your request.
Role: county-funded behavioral-health and community-service directory | geography: providers serving St. Clair County; verify location and catchment | cost/eligibility: each provider sets its own intake, payer, and program rules | emergency limit: directory is not an emergency response service
St. Clair County Mental Health Board funded services
The County lists funded programs and provider contacts, including counseling, recovery supports, mobile crisis, and homelessness-transition services. Use it to identify a possible contact, then verify directly whether the service is active and fits your needs.
Role: county homelessness-system contact and referral information | geography: St. Clair County | cost/eligibility: confirm current intake, eligibility, and service availability | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger; this number is not a guaranteed placement
St. Clair County 24-hour homelessness contact
County-published contact information has listed a 24-hour homelessness hotline. Verify that the number is still active and ask about current coordinated-entry options; the Housing Resource Center can also explain its intake route.