Benton Harbor
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Local offices in Benton Harbor
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Southwest Michigan 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 for free referrals to local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwsm.org
Housing help · City office
Benton Harbor Housing Commission
721 Nate Wells Sr. Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the commission to ask about public housing and housing voucher programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bhhcommission.org
Utilities · City office
Benton Harbor Water Department
200 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Water service and billingContact the Water Department about city water service, water questions, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bhcity.us
Local office · City office
City of Benton Harbor City Hall
200 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments, forms, and local government information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bhcity.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Service Center
499 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpMeet with staff for help with job searches, training, and work-related services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on miworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Benton Harbor Branch
1960 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and vehicle title or registration services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Benton Harbor Public Library
213 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, public computers, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bentonharborlibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Benton Harbor
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 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
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
185 E Main St Ste 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-4432
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Berrien County
Benton Harbor is in Berrien County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Berrien County Office
401 Eighth Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49023
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance and get help with family and adult services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 2-1-1, Gryphon Place
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 for free information and referrals to local health and human services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Berrien County Health Department
2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet public health services, health information, and help finding care for your family.
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Riverwood Center
1485 M-139, Building 1, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact Riverwood Center to get help accessing behavioral health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riverwoodcenter.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Berrien County Self-Help Legal Resource Center
811 Port Street, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Court forms and procedure helpGet court forms and help understanding court procedures when representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for information and help finding local services.
- Home-delivered mealsAdults age 60 and older who cannot attend a meal site may ask about home-delivered meals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagencyonaging.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
- United Way of Southwest Michigan 211
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