Dowagiac
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Local offices in Dowagiac
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Housing help · City office
Dowagiac Housing Commission
100 Chestnut Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible households.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdowagiac.com
Utilities · City office
City of Dowagiac Utility Billing
241 S. Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with your city utility bill or pay it online.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdowagiac.com
Local office · City office
Dowagiac City Hall
241 S. Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall to reach city staff, ask about city services, or request public records.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdowagiac.com
Older adults · County office
Cass County Council on Aging, Front Street Crossing
227 S. Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesOlder adults can visit for fitness classes, social activities, and other programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on casscoa.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Dowagiac Branch Office
601-C N. Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch to apply for or renew a driver license or state ID and handle vehicle titles and registration.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Dowagiac District Library
211 Commercial Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dowagiacdl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dowagiac
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 Aid of Western Michigan
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
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
185 E Main St Ste 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-4432
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cass County
Dowagiac is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on casscoa.org
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
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988