Cass County

Local offices in Cass County

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

• Child support · County office

  Cass County Friend of the Court

  60296 M-62, Suite 3, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Child support and parenting mattersThe office helps with child support orders, payments, custody, and parenting time matters.
  Call 269-445-4436DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Cass County Office

  325 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Benefits and assistanceAsk about applying for state assistance and get help with your benefits case.Apply online
  Call 269-445-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Gryphon Place 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, utility, and other support.Read more
  Call 800-310-5454Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Van Buren/Cass District Health Department, Dowagiac Office

  302 S. Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides community health programs and clinic services for Cass County residents.
  • WICThe health department offers WIC services for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 269-782-0064DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Cass County Legal Self-Help Center Network

  60296 M-62 North, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationThe center helps people find free legal information, forms, and referrals for handling a legal problem without a lawyer.
  Call 269-445-4482DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Cass County Council on Aging

  60525 Decatur Road, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Older adult supportThe Council on Aging offers in-home care, meals, wellness programs, transportation, and activities for older adults.
  Call 269-445-8110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Cass County Department of Veterans Affairs

  120 N Broadway, Suite 100, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpA veterans service officer can explain benefit programs and help eligible veterans apply.
  Call 269-445-4472DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Michigan Works! Cass County Service Center

  120 N. Broadway, 1st Floor, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpStaff can help residents search for jobs, prepare resumes, practice interviews, and find training resources.
  Call 800-285-9675DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Cass District Library

  319 M-62 North, Cassopolis, MI 49031

  Help here

  • Library and legal self-help resourcesResidents can borrow materials, use library resources, and get help finding free legal information and forms.
  Call 866-808-7323DirectionsWebsite

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

Cass County, Michigan website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cass County

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

Cities and towns in Cass County

• Cassopolis
• Dowagiac
• Edwardsburg
• Marcellus
• Vandalianot checked yet

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