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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Macoupin County WIC Department

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Macoupin County WIC Department

Welcome to our WIC page! To get in touch with our breastfeeding peer counselor, please call our WIC office at #217-854-7272.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
MONDAYS: 8:30am - 4:30pm
TUESDAYS: MOBILE UNIT
WEDNESDAYS: 8:30am - 4:30pm
First & Third Wednesday of the month
8:30am - 6pm
THURSDAYS: 8:30am - 4:30pm
FRIDAYS: 8:30am - 4:30pm WIC is a health and nutrition program that helps pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children (up to age five) eat well and stay healthy. You may be eligible for WIC benefits if you:
- Live in Macoupin County or surrounding areas AND
- Meet the income guidelines and/or receive SNAP/TANF/Medicaid benefits AND
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum mother OR
- Are caring for Infants and Children under 5 years old (including foster children)

WIC services available for qualifying participants include:
- Assessment of nutritional needs
- Nutrition counseling and a variety of learning opportunities
- An EBT card with monthly WIC Approved benefits (Benefits vary depending on certification category)
- Breastfeeding promotion and support
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Immunization services
- Access to Blood Lead Testing and Lead Poisoning Education for eligible participants
- Referral to Car Seat Check Ups by certified car seat technicians
- Referral to Healthy Families Illinois Program which is a home visiting program designed for first time moms.
- Linkage to other important programs
- Referrals to other health and social service agencies such as Maple Street Clinic, Morgan Street Clinic, and Oakland Avenue Clinic
- Access to fluoride varnish treatments for eligible participants

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Our breastfeeding peer counselor is available to help with any of your breastfeeding needs. Our breastfeeding peer counselor offers in-person client time, office and home infant weight checks, guidance via call or text, breast pump assistance, and is available 24/7.

12/23/2025

11/05/2025

Find Food IL is a community food map from University of Illinois Extension that you can use to find food pantries, WIC offices, and more resources close to you. To learn more and search for resources in your area, visit: FindFoodIL.org.

10/29/2025

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✅ Affordable options
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✅ Coverage that starts as early as January 1st
📅 Don’t wait—Open Enrollment ends January 15th!
📍 Need help? Contact your local navigator
📞 Call: (217) 930-2298 or (217) 291-4788
📧 Email: CMSnavigator@mcphd.net

10/13/2025

All Macoupin County Public Health Department offices are closed today, Monday, October 13th, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day. All MCPHD offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.

~ Maple Street Clinic | Gillespie
~ Macoupin County Public Transportation | Gillespie
~ Morgan Street Clinic | Carlinville
~ Oakland Avenue Clinic | Carlinville
~ St. Francis Way Clinic | Litchfield
~ Columbian Boulevard Dental Clinic | Litchfield

10/11/2025

WIC Services are available in Mt. Olive twice each month! Come see us in our Mobile Unit at the library. We can't wait to see you. Want to learn more about our Mobile Clinic? Give us a call at 217-854-7272.

10/09/2025

Do you live in the Bunker Hill area? We are excited to bring our Mobile WIC Services to you twice per month! Give us a call to learn more, or stop in to see us.

10/04/2025

Hey, Northern Macoupin County! Did you know we bring WIC Services to Virden twice each month on our Mobile Unit? Give us a call to schedule an appointment, or stop in to see us! We are here to help!

10/02/2025

We are excited to add Gillespie to our Mobile WIC rotation! Our first day in Gillespie is October 7th. Give us a call to set up an appointment, or drop in and see us!

09/27/2025

Did you know that WIC Services are available on our Mobile Unit? We are excited to be adding a stop in Gillespie starting in October. Call us at 217-854-7272 to schedule an appointment today!

Address

1115 Morgan Street
Carlinville, IL
62626

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12178547272

Website

http://mcphd.net/, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30513

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