Lapeer County
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Local offices in Lapeer County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lapeer County Office
1022 W. Genesee Street, Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the local MDHHS office about state assistance and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Lapeer County Health Department
1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health and prevention services to county residents.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new mothers, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lapeercountymi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lapeer County Community Mental Health
1570 Suncrest Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can call or visit to ask about mental health, substance use, and crisis support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lapeercmh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Valley Area Agency on Aging
225 E. Fifth Street, Suite 200, Flint, MI 48502
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valleyareaaging.org
Veterans · County office
Lapeer County Veteran Services
287 W. Nepessing St., Suite 2, Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and filing claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lapeercountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lapeer County Emergency Management
255 Clay St., Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Emergency preparednessResidents can find local alerts and guidance for preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lapeercountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lapeer County E9-1-1 Central Dispatch
Help here
- Emergency communications informationResidents can learn how to contact 911 and request special medical alert information for responders.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lapeercounty911.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
GST Michigan Works! Lapeer Service Center
550 Lake Dr., Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and job training resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gstmiworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Lapeer branch
301 W. Genesee St., Suite 105, Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver license, state ID, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Lapeer District Library
201 Village West Dr. S, Lapeer, MI 48446
Help here
- Library resourcesResidents can get a library card and use books, computers, Wi-Fi, and learning resources across the system.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on library.lapeer.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lapeer 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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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 Eastern 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
Human Development Commission Inc
429 Montague Ave, Caro, MI 48723-1921
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lapeer 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
- United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-552-1183 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988