Escanaba
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Local offices in Escanaba
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Escanaba Housing Commission
110 South 5th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Commission for information about its public housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escanaba.org
Utilities · City office
City of Escanaba Utility Billing
410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpGet help with electric, water, sewer, and garbage bills, accounts, payment plans, and service questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escanaba.org
Local office · Nonprofit
UPCAP 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local health and human services, including help with basic needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Escanaba Service Center
2950 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help with job searches, career training, and support to find or keep work.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michiganworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Escanaba Office
305 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Driver licensing and state IDVisit the Secretary of State office for driver license and state ID services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · City office
Escanaba Public Library
410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library's books, digital materials, public internet, and programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escanabalibrary.org
Local office · City office
Escanaba City Hall
410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- City information and servicesContact City Hall for help finding city departments, services, and staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on escanaba.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Escanaba
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
Human Resources Authority Inc
507 First Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829-3998
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Delta County
Escanaba is in Delta County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Delta County WIC Clinic
2920 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phdm.org
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Delta County Office
305 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this state office for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet information and help with child support services through the state office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · Regional office
Public Health, Delta and Menominee Counties
2920 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, health information, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phdm.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pathways Community Mental Health, Delta County Office
2500 7th Avenue South, Suite 100, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Community mental health servicesContact Pathways for mental health and developmental disability services in Delta County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pathwaysup.org
Older adults · Regional office
U.P. Area Agency on Aging
2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Aging and long-term care informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting with aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.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
- UPCAP 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-338-1119 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988