Kalkaska County

Local offices in Kalkaska County

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

• Human services · State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Kalkaska County

  503 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for state benefits and family services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 231-258-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of West Michigan United Way 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 800-887-1107Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department #10, Kalkaska County

  625 Courthouse Drive, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, dental and sexual health services, and other public health care.
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.
  Call 231-258-8669DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  North Country Community Mental Health

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesCall for mental health or developmental disability services and support.
  Call 877-470-7130Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  Kalkaska County Commission on Aging

  303 S. Coral Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Senior servicesGet information about services and support for older adults in Kalkaska County.
  Call 231-258-5030DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalkaskacounty.net

• Veterans · County office

  Kalkaska County Veterans Affairs

  890 Island Lake Road, Room 8, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 231-258-3370DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalkaskacounty.net

• Emergency help · County office

  Kalkaska County Emergency Management

  890 Island Lake Road NW, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
  Call 231-258-3334DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalkaskacounty.net

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Northwest Michigan Works! Kalkaska Service Center

  103 Third Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, career planning, and training opportunities.
  Call 800-442-1074DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Kalkaska County Library

  247 S. Cedar Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, information, and community resources.
  Call 231-258-9411DirectionsWebsite

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

Kalkaska County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kalkaska County

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

Cities and towns in Kalkaska County

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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