Calumet

Local offices in Calumet

We have not checked Calumet on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Calumet

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

Offices for all of Houghton County

Calumet is in Houghton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Houghton County Office

  47420 State Highway M26, Suite 62, Houghton, MI 49931

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with state food, cash, and health care benefits, and ask about family services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 906-482-0500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Houghton and Keweenaw Office

  540 Depot Street, Hancock, MI 49930

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 906-482-7382DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Copper Country Community Mental Health Services

  901 West Memorial Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the agency to ask about mental health and developmental disability services.
  • 24-hour crisis supportCall for crisis support at any time of day or night.Read more
  Call 906-482-9400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Houghton County Probate and Family Court

  401 East Houghton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Houghton, MI 49931

  Help here

  • Probate and family courtGet information about probate, divorce, custody, parenting time, adoption, and juvenile court matters.
  Call 906-482-3120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Houghton County Friend of the Court

  Help here

  • Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support reviews, custody and parenting time orders, mediation, and supervised visits.
  Call 906-482-2102Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  U.P. Area Agency on Aging

  2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Aging and long-term care informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting with aging services.
  Call 906-786-4701DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Houghton 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