WIC
Lawrence County Health Department

What is WIC?

WIC is the special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods. Pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five who are income eligible and at nutritional risk qualify for the WIC program.

WIC strives to improve the health of participants by providing the following benefits:

  • Nutritious food benefits provided on an EBT card
  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Referrals to other health and social service agencies

Income
Participants must meet USDA income standards. These standards can be viewed here.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT FIRST WIC APPOINTMENT

Upon arrival of your first WIC appointment, a LCHD nurse will assess height, weight and hemoglobin as well as discuss nutrition, tips and health history. This will allow the nurse to provide you with personalized education and WIC food packages. More information on foods provided with WIC can be found here: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=125629

OTHER SERVICES

  • Immunizations - Child immunizations are provided at the LCHD as well as lead screenings.
  • Case Management- A case manager will be assigned to the mother to identify other possible service needs such as: family planning, transportation, postpartum depression counseling and infant development milestone detection.
  • Breastfeeding Education & Counseling - If mother is eligible for Medicaid, a breast pump can be provided. LCHD breastfeeding peer counselor will assist mothers on the set up, cleaning and storage of milk, establish a pumping plan as needed and answer any latching or feeding questions.
  • Behavioral Health - LCHD staff can provide counseling sessions and resources to pregnant and postpartum mothers with depression and anxiety. A mother's mental health is extremely important, and the LCHD staff is here to help!
  • Clients can complete nutrition education courses without a scheduled appointment by visiting the following link: https://www.wichealth.org/ .Once the lesson is completed, a certificate is emailed to the WIC staff.
Lawrence County Health Department

What to Know Before Your Appointment

  • Bring WIC ID card, proof of address and proof of income for the last 30 days of all household members.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled appointment time. The LCHD has the right to reschedule appointments for those individuals who are more than 15 minutes late.
  • Present immunization records.
  • Provide insurance information.
  • Phone and curb side appointments are available. If this is your first WIC appointment, please inform the LCHD staff in order to receive proper WIC paperwork and verification.

Lawrence County Health Department Public Health Clinic

  • P.O. Box 516
    11362 Country Club Rd.
    Lawrenceville, IL 62439

  • (618) 943-3302

  • (618) 943-7589
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Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST