Plainwell
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Local offices in Plainwell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Local office · City office
Plainwell City Hall
211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI 49080
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions.
- Water bill paymentPay a city water bill online or contact City Hall for billing help.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plainwell.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
West Michigan Works! Allegan Service Center
3255 122nd Ave., Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet in-person or virtual help with finding work and planning your career.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westmiworks.org
Library · Regional office
Ransom District Library
180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080
Help here
- Library resourcesGet a library card and borrow books, media, and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ransomlibrary.org
City of Plainwell, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Plainwell
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
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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
Allegan County Resource Development Committee Inc
323 Water St, Allegan, MI 49010-1325
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Allegan County
Plainwell is in Allegan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Allegan County Friend of the Court
113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Child support and parenting timeGet help with child support orders, payments, enforcement, and parenting time matters.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allegancounty.org
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Allegan County Office
3255 122nd Ave., Suite 300, Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for state assistance programs and get help with your benefits case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · County office
Allegan County Health Department
3255 122nd Ave., Suite 200, Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and other public health services.
- WICContact the health department to ask about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allegancounty.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Allegan County Community Mental Health Services (OnPoint)
540 Jenner St., Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesContact OnPoint to ask about mental health, substance use, and crisis services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on onpointallegan.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Allegan County Legal Assistance Center
113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help using Michigan Legal Help and finding court forms and instructions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allegancounty.org
Older adults · County office
Allegan County Senior Services
3255 122nd Ave., Suite 200, Allegan, MI 49010
Help here
- Services for older adultsAsk about home delivered meals, in-home support, adult day services, and transportation for older adults.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allegancounty.org
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
- Michigan 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988