St. Joseph County
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Local offices in St. Joseph County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
St. Joseph County WIC Clinic, Three Rivers
1110 Hill Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food, nutrition education, and support for breastfeeding.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, St. Joseph County Office
692 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, and health benefits and get help with child and adult services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, St. Joseph County Office
1110 Hill Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, health education, disease prevention, and environmental health help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhsj.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pivotal
677 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportResidents can get mental health and substance use services, including crisis support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pivotalstjoe.org
Courts and legal help · County office
45th Circuit Court
125 W. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032
Help here
- Court forms and case helpFind court forms and information for civil, criminal, family, and personal protection order cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stjosephcountymi.gov
Older adults · County office
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging
1200 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Help here
- Older adult servicesAdults age 60 and older can get help with in-home support, meals, Medicare counseling, and activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sjccoa.com
Veterans · County office
St. Joseph County Department of Veterans’ Affairs
125 W. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for disability, pension, health care, education, and burial benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stjosephcountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
St. Joseph County 911 Central Dispatch
620 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032
Help here
- Emergency dispatchCall 911 for emergencies or this number for non-emergency dispatch help in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stjosephcountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
St. Joseph County Emergency Services and Homeland Security
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for local emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stjosephcountymi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Southwest St. Joseph County Service Center
16587 Enterprise Drive, Suite 5, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit for help registering for work or finding employment and training services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michiganworkssouthwest.org
St. Joseph County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Joseph 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
South Michigan Food Bank
5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
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
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, The
175 Main St, Battle Creek, MI 49014-4153
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in St. Joseph 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
- Michigan 2-1-1
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