Flint

Local offices in Flint

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

• State office

  Genesee County MDHHS Union Street District Office

  125 E. Union St., Flint, MI 48501

  Help here

  • State benefit applicationsApply for state assistance and submit documents to your local MDHHS office.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Flint Housing Commission

  3820 Richfield Road, Flint, MI 48506

  Help here

  • Public housingLearn about public housing and how to apply for housing assistance.
  • Housing Choice VoucherGet information about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  Call 810-736-3050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Flint Customer Service

  1101 S. Saginaw St., 1st Floor, Flint, MI 48502

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billing helpAsk questions about your water or sewer bill and discuss payment options with a city representative.
  Call 810-766-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofflint.com

• Public health · City office

  City of Flint Office of Public Health

  Help here

  • Public health navigationGet help finding current programs, completing applications, and connecting with local services.
  Call 810-766-7346Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofflint.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  GST Michigan Works! Flint Service Center

  711 N. Saginaw St., Lower Level, Flint, MI 48503

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, preparing applications, and exploring training options.
  Call 810-233-5974DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Flint Branch Offices

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesFind a branch and schedule an in-person visit for driver and vehicle services.
  Call 888-767-6424Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Gloria Coles Flint Public Library

  1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit or contact the library for its collections, learning resources, and public programs.Read more
  Call 810-232-7111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fpl.info

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Flint Parks & Recreation

  1101 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind city park information, recreation locations, and ways to take part in park activities.
  • Senior centersContact a city senior center about its programs and services for older adults.
  Call 810-766-7426DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofflint.com

City of Flint website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Flint

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

Offices for all of Genesee County

Flint is in Genesee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · Regional office

  Central Michigan 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 866-561-2500Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralmichigan211.org

• Community action · County office

  Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD)

  1101 Beach St., Suite 285, Flint, MI 48502

  Help here

  • Community servicesGCCARD connects residents with programs that help address basic needs and poverty.
  Call 810-232-2185DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Genesee County Health Department WIC

  324 S. Saginaw St., Suite 5, Flint, MI 48502

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people and families with young children get healthy food, nutrition support, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 810-237-4537DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Genesee County Offices

  125 E. Union St., Flint, MI 48501

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesResidents can get help with state benefit programs and family services at local MDHHS offices.Apply online
  Call 810-760-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Flint Housing Commission

  3820 Richfield Rd., Flint, MI 48506

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers and rental assistance.Apply online
  Call 810-736-3050DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Genesee County Health Department

  324 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, screenings, immunizations, and other health services.
  Call 810-257-3612DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Genesee 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