Tawas City

Local offices in Tawas City

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Northeast Michigan

  Help here

  • Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 888-636-4211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org

• Local office · City office

  Tawas City Hall

  550 W. Lake St., Tawas City, MI 48763

  Help here

  • City servicesResidents can visit or contact City Hall for help with city services.
  • Water and sewer billingResidents can pay water and sewer bills at City Hall or find other payment options online.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 989-362-8688DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Tawas City Library

  208 N. North St., Tawas City, MI 48763

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the library to use its books and learning resources.
  Call 989-362-6557DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Tawas City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tawas City

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

Offices for all of Iosco County

Tawas City is in Iosco County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Iosco County Friend of the Court

  420 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support matters handled by the county Friend of the Court.
  Call 989-362-2573DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iosco.net

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Iosco County

  2145 E. Huron Road, East Tawas, MI 48730

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for state food, cash, and health care benefits through MDHHS.Apply online
  Call 989-362-0300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Iosco County Housing Commission

  422 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the commission about housing assistance for low-income county residents.
  Call 989-362-4212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iosco.net

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department No. 2, Iosco County

  420 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, health education, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICAsk the health department about nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 989-362-6183DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd2.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Services

  1199 W. Harris Avenue, Tawas City, MI 48764

  Help here

  • Community mental health servicesContact the agency to ask about community mental health services and appointments.
  Call 844-225-8131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Iosco County Veterans Affairs

  671 E. M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 989-362-6571DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iosco.net

Everything in Iosco 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