Resources

300+ Constituent Cases Solved

Our office is here to help. Below, we have listed a variety of resources available in the area. If you have trouble finding one that fits your needs, please reach out and we will be happy to help. We have helped people with issues from passport delays to professional licensing issues to FOID cards. Please do not be hesitant to reach out if you have a problem you need resolved. Either call us at 815-254-0000 or email at info@repharrybenton.com

Important Phone Numbers

Resource	Phone Number
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline	988 - Call or Text!
Domestic Violence Hotline	1-800-799-7233
Child Protective Services	1-800-25-ABUSE (22873), or in non-emergencies visit https://childabuse.illinois.gov
Adult Protective Services	1-866-800-1409, or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
Senior HelpLine	1-800-252-8966, or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
Substance Use HelpLine	Call 1-833-234-6343 or text "Help" to 833234
Nicor Gas Emergency	1-888-642-6748
Illinois Department of Employment Security	Call 1 -800-244-5631 for Unemployment Insurance or ILogin questions

Online Resources

Museum Pass

One-day access for four people to Chicago-area museums. Fill out the form below!

https://forms.gle/M4B9ysjTWNVyN5Za8

Voter Registration

Make your voice heard and register to vote!

ova.elections.il.gov

IDHS Mental Health

Resources including crisis numbers, housing, and school-based mental health.

www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29735

Senior Health Insurance Program

Free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers

www2.illinois.gov/aging/ship/Pages/default.aspx

Age Guide

Provides a wide variety of services, resources, and advocacy for seniors

ageguide.org

K9s for Veterans

Apply for a Service Dog to help with PTSD, or donate so they can continue their mission of providing veterans with dogs at no cost to them,

K9SD.org

Certificate of Recognition

Request a certificate of recognition from Rep. Harry Benton for a member of the community

forms.gle/7FhKmwZd4MZmKhdi6

Early Intervention

This website has a wealth of information about the early intervention process, including parent information, community resources, and other materials

www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31183

FAFSA Application

Apply for federal financial aid for higher education, as well as be automatically applied for a MAP grant from Illinois

studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Benefit Access Program

Offers discounts on license plate fees as well as free rides on fixed-route transit systems. Eligibility is determined by income, residency, age, and/or disability

www2.illinois.gov/aging/BenefitsAccess

ISP - FOID

Apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, check it's status, and more. If you are struggling with the application, please contact our office.

isp.illinois.gov/Foid/Foid

Will County Health Department

Provides a variety of healthcare services to Will County residents - including a community health center, behavioral health, and an emergency preparedness program

www.willcountyhealth.org