Berrien Springs

Local offices in Berrien Springs

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  112 N. Cass St., Berrien Springs, MI 49103

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsGet help with village information, public records requests, property taxes, and utility services.
  • Water, sewer, and rubbish billsAsk questions about your utility bill or pay your water, sewer, and rubbish bill at Village Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 269-473-6921DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofberriensprings.com

• Library · Regional office

  Berrien Springs Community Library

  215 W. Union St., Berrien Springs, MI 49103

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and online resources at the district library serving Berrien Springs and Oronoko Township.
  Call 269-471-7074DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bsclibrary.org

Village of Berrien Springs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Berrien Springs

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Berrien County

Berrien Springs is in Berrien County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Berrien County Office

  401 Eighth Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49023

  Help here

  • Public benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance and get help with family and adult services.Apply online
  Call 269-934-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 2-1-1, Gryphon Place

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 for free information and referrals to local health and human services.Read more
  Call 800-310-5454Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · County office

  Berrien County Health Department

  2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesGet public health services, health information, and help finding care for your family.
  • Women, Infants & Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 269-926-7121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Riverwood Center

  1485 M-139, Building 1, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact Riverwood Center to get help accessing behavioral health and substance use services.
  Call 269-925-0585DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riverwoodcenter.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Berrien County Self-Help Legal Resource Center

  811 Port Street, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph, MI 49085

  Help here

  • Court forms and procedure helpGet court forms and help understanding court procedures when representing yourself.
  Call 269-983-7111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region IV Area Agency on Aging

  2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for information and help finding local services.
  • Home-delivered mealsAdults age 60 and older who cannot attend a meal site may ask about home-delivered meals.
  Call 800-654-2810DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagencyonaging.org

Everything in Berrien County

Michigan programs by kind of help

These are run by Michigan and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026