Alcona County

Local offices in Alcona County

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

• Human services · State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Alcona County Office

  410 E. Main Street, Suite 7 & 7A, Harrisville, MI 48740

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office to ask about state assistance and family services.
  Call 989-724-9000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Alcona County Housing Commission

  216 Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740

  Help here

  • Home rehabilitation assistanceEligible homeowners with lower or moderate incomes can ask for help repairing their homes.
  Call 989-724-9515DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alconacountymi.com

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Northeast Michigan

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 888-636-4211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department No. 2, Alcona County Office

  117 E. Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
  Call 989-724-6757DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority

  400 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707

  Help here

  • Community mental health servicesThe authority serves Alcona County and connects residents to community mental health support.
  Call 989-356-2161DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Alcona County Legal Self-Help Center

  312 W. Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740

  Help here

  • Legal self-help resourcesVisitors can use computers and get help finding legal information, forms, and referrals.
  Call 989-724-6796DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Alcona County Friend of the Court

  106 5th Street, Harrisville, MI 48740

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementThe office helps enforce child support orders and provides information about support accounts.
  • Custody and parenting time servicesThe office enforces custody and parenting time orders and may offer mediation when both parents agree.
  Call 989-724-9480DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alconacountymi.com

• Older adults · County office

  Alcona County Commission on Aging

  807 N. Barlow Road, Lincoln, MI 48742

  Help here

  • In-home support for older adultsEligible adults age 60 and older can ask about homemaking, personal care, and caregiver respite.Read more
  • Home-delivered mealsThe commission delivers meals to older residents who need food support at home.Read more
  Call 989-736-8879DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Alcona County Veterans Affairs Office

  220 S. 2nd Street, Lincoln, MI 48742

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims and referrals to other agencies.
  Call 989-724-9510DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alconacountymi.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Alcona County Central Dispatch

  Help here

  • Emergency dispatchCall or text 911 for emergency police, fire, or medical help in Alcona County.
  Call 989-724-0911Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alconacountymi.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium, Lincoln Service Center

  807 N. Barlow Road, Lincoln, MI 48742

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and support to keep a job.
  Call 989-356-3339DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Alcona County Library

  312 W. Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library offers residents books, information, and learning resources through its county library system.
  Call 989-724-6796DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alcona.lib.mi.us

Alcona County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alcona County

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

Cities and towns in Alcona County

• Harrisvillenot checked yet
• Lincolnnot checked yet

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