Kalamazoo County
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Local offices in Kalamazoo County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Kalamazoo County Friend of the Court
1536 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Help here
- Child supportThe Friend of the Court helps with child support matters and enforcement.
- In-person child support paymentsResidents can make child support payments in person at the county courthouse.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalcounty.gov
Local office · Regional office
Gryphon Place 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to get free referrals to local food, housing, health, and other community help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Housing help · County office
Kalamazoo County Housing Department
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Help here
- Housing resourcesThe department connects residents with county housing resources and support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services
311 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides local health services and works to prevent disease and protect residents.
- WICWIC offers eligible families nutrition help, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalcounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
440 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Help here
- Behavioral health and crisis supportThe center offers mental health and substance use services, including 24-hour urgent support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iskzoo.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Raymond W. Fox Law Library at Kalamazoo Public Library
315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Help here
- Legal information and self-help resourcesLibrary staff help visitors find legal information, forms, and referrals but do not give legal advice.
- Legal clinicsThe library offers scheduled legal clinics for eligible visitors with volunteer attorneys.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kpl.gov
Older adults · County office
Kalamazoo County Area Agency on Aging Region 3A
311 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Help here
- Information and help for older adults and caregiversA social worker helps older adults and caregivers find services that support living safely at home.
- Medicare counselingTrained counselors help residents understand Medicare and find programs that may lower costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office
311 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans access and apply for benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Suite 304, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery resourcesThe office provides residents with preparedness information and connects local responders during emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalcounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Southwest Kalamazoo County Service Center
1601 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Help here
- Employment and workforce servicesThe center helps residents connect with job search, training, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganworkssouthwest.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Kalamazoo Branch
3298 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the branch for driver licensing and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kalamazoo 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
South Michigan Food Bank
5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
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
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, The
175 Main St, Battle Creek, MI 49014-4153
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Kalamazoo 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
- Gryphon Place 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-563-5432 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988