Sault Ste. Marie
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Local offices in Sault Ste. Marie
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Sault Ste. Marie Housing Commission
608 Pine Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher through the local housing commission.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saulthousing.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Office
225 E. Portage Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer accounts, payments, and payment plans during financial hardship.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saultcity.com
Local office · Nonprofit
UPCAP 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local health and human services, including help with basic needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
225 E. Portage Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- City government helpContact the city about municipal services and city business.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saultcity.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Sault Ste. Marie Service Center
1118 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Job and unemployment supportGet in-person help with job services and unemployment insurance resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upmichiganworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Sault Ste. Marie Branch
2700 Davitt St., Suite 2, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Bayliss Public Library
541 Library Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for public library services and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sdlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Pullar Community Center
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Help here
- Community recreationVisit the city's indoor community facility for skating and public events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on saultcity.com
City of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sault Ste. Marie
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 Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
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
Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency
524 Ashmun St, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-1908
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chippewa County
Sault Ste. Marie is in Chippewa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Chippewa County Health Department WIC
508 Ashmun Street, Suite 120, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewahd.com
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Chippewa County Office
463 East 3 Mile Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- State assistance programsResidents can contact this state office for help with public assistance and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · County office
Chippewa County Health Department
508 Ashmun Street, Suite 120, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides public health programs and clinic services for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewahd.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Hiawatha Behavioral Health Authority, Sault Ste. Marie Service Area Office
3865 South Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesThe authority offers counseling, case management, crisis help, and other support for people with mental health or developmental disability needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountymi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
U.P. Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP
2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults and caregivers find services that support living in their homes and communities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Veterans · County office
Chippewa County Veteran Affairs
319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps county veterans learn about and access available benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewacountymi.gov
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
- UPCAP 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-338-1119 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988