Charlevoix County
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Local offices in Charlevoix County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Charlevoix County Office
2229 Summit Park Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesResidents can contact MDHHS for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · City office
Charlevoix Housing Commission
210 W. Garfield St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Public and low-income housingResidents can contact the housing commission about public and low-income housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixmi.gov
Housing help · City office
East Jordan Housing Commission
451 Water St., East Jordan, MI 49727
Help here
- Affordable and public housingResidents can contact the housing commission about affordable and public housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixmi.gov
Public health · Regional office
Health Department of Northwest Michigan
220 W. Garfield Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department for public health information and appointments.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support and benefits for buying approved foods.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Country Community Mental Health
06250 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesEligible residents can contact the access center about mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
- Crisis supportResidents in a mental health crisis can call the 24-hour crisis line for support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norcocmh.org
Older adults · County office
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
13513 Division St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder residents can ask about meals, help at home, wellness services, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan
1609 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationCall for information about services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanm.org
Veterans · County office
Charlevoix County Veterans Affairs
301 State St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans and their families can get help finding and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixcounty.org
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211, Call 2-1-1
Help here
- Local help and referralsResidents can call for free referrals to local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Northwest Michigan Works!
2225 Summit Park Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with resumes, career planning, job searches, and training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixmi.gov
Library · Regional office
Charlevoix Public Library
220 W. Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Library access and resourcesResidents in the library district can get library cards and use books, digital resources, and public programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Charlevoix County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
3963 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686-9164
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Charlevoix 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
Talk to a person
- Michigan 211, Call 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-5253 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988