Energy assistance, or LIHEAP, assists with heating bills, prevention of disconnection of utility service, and re-connection of utility service. Weatherization assists the homeowner or renter with improvements which help insulate the home or apartment. Use this link to view the current eligibility guidelines. Use this link to find LIHEAP agencies elsewhere in Illinois.

Energy Assistance & Weatherization
State-wide Phone: 1.800.252.8643

Crosswalk Community Action Agency
1000 Factory Outlet Dr., Suite 111
West Frankfort: 618.937.3581
Service Area: Franklin County.
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8195 Express Dr.
Marion: 618.998.9023
Service Area: Williamson County.
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333 Potomac Blvd., Suite E
Mt. Vernon: limited service days, call 618.937.3581 for information
Service Area: Jefferson County.

Shawnee Development Council
530 W. Washington St.
Karnak: 618.634.2201
Service Area: Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union counties.

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI)
14 Veterans Dr.
Shawneetown: 618.269.3486
Harrisburg: 618.252.2680
Service Area: Gallatin and Saline counties.

Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council
342 B North St.
Murphysboro: 618.684.3341 (central office: 618.965.3458)
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Carbondale: 618.351.1021
Service Area: Jackson County.
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310 E. South St.
Du Quoin: 618.542.4656
Service Area: Perry County.

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