General Assistance

General Assistance is on-going monthly grant re-determined every 30 days, for residents with very low or no income. 

McHenry Township also offers emergency assistance to their residents. This is available once every twelve months.

McHenry Township is also a satellite for Salvation Army assistance which is given on an as-needed basis.

You can apply for assistance at McHenry Township Main Office, 3703 N. Richmond Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051

In addition to general assistance, emergency and Salvation Army assistance, the staff of the Supervisor’s office will work with residents to connect them to employment and other sources of assistance.

Applications

Applications are available for General Assistance at McHenry Township office or you may print out an application and supporting document here. This application will also be used for emergency assistance

  1. Application Cover Sheet
  2. Resource List
  3. LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
    (Seniors: for LIHEAP information go to Senior Services Associates at 815-344-3555)
  4. Benefit Access Program
  5. Prairie Path Water Company Low Income Pamphlet (To start the application process, call (800) 831-2359, send an email to lowincomerate@prairiepathwater.com, or click here).

Please note the following:

  1. An appointment must be scheduled by calling 815-200-1237.
  2. All documents must be completed and returned to the case worker at the time of the scheduled interview.

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