Mackinac County

Local offices in Mackinac County

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

• State office

  Mackinac County MDHHS Office

  199 Ferry Lane, St. Ignace, MI 49781

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and health care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
  • Emergency assistanceAsk about emergency help with home repairs, heat, utility bills, or relocation.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 906-643-9550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Nonprofit

  Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency Housing Assessment and Resource Agency

  368 Regan Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781

  Help here

  • Housing and homelessness helpContact the agency for help finding housing resources if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.
  Call 906-643-8595DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Luce-Mackinac-Alger-Schoolcraft District Health Department, Mackinac County

  749 Hombach Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and family health programs.Read more
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 906-643-1100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Hiawatha Behavioral Health, Mackinac County

  114 Elliot Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the local office about behavioral health and community mental health services.Read more
  Call 906-643-8616DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  UPCAP 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, bills, and other needs.
  Call 844-875-9211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  U.P. Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP

  2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
  Call 906-786-4701DirectionsWebsite

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

Mackinac County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mackinac County

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

Cities and towns in Mackinac County

• Mackinac Islandnot checked yet
• St. Ignace

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