Traverse City
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Local offices in Traverse City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Grand Traverse Office
701 South Elmwood Avenue, Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and health benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · City office
Traverse City Housing Commission
150 Pine Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- Public and subsidized housingContact the commission about public and subsidized housing and tenant applications.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tchousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Traverse City Customer Service Department
400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city water and sewer bills, payments, and account questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on traversecitymi.gov
Utilities · City office
Traverse City Light & Power Customer Service Center
1131 Hastings Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- Electric and fiber billsGet help with electric and fiber service, bills, and payments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tclp.org
Local office · City office
City of Traverse City Governmental Center
400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- City government helpContact the city about municipal services, departments, or general questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on traversecitymi.gov
Older adults · County office
Traverse City Senior Center
801 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsFind senior programs, activities, and meal services at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gtcountymi.gov
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Traverse City Office
1759 Barlow Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or update a Michigan driver license or state identification card in person.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Traverse Area District Library Main Library
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, learning resources, public computers, and staff help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tadl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Traverse City
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
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
3963 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686-9164
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grand Traverse County
Traverse City is in Grand Traverse County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Grand Traverse County Office
701 S. Elmwood Street, Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesResidents can contact the local office about state assistance and human services programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · County office
Grand Traverse County Health Department
2600 LaFranier Road, Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- Public health servicesThe Health Department provides health clinics, disease prevention, and environmental health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountymi.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority
105 Hall Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportResidents can contact the authority about mental health and substance use services, including crisis help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northernlakescmh.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Grand Traverse County Legal Self-Help Center
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- Free legal information and self-help resourcesVisitors can use legal information, forms, and referrals, and staff can help them find resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.org
Older adults · County office
Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging
1615 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
Help here
- In-home and community services for older adultsEligible county residents age 60 and older can ask about home care, respite care, transportation, and other support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountymi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan
1609 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696-5946
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and care options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanm.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 844-875-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988