Charlotte
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Local offices in Charlotte
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
111 E. Lawrence Avenue, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with your water or sewer bill, make a payment, or start or stop service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlottemi.gov
Local office · City office
City of Charlotte
111 E. Lawrence Avenue, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city for help with city services, questions, and concerns.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlottemi.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Eaton Area Senior Center
804 S. Cochran Avenue, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesOlder adults can take part in social, educational, and recreational programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eascmi.org
Library · Regional office
Charlotte Community Library
226 S. Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital media, use library resources, and join programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlottelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Charlotte
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
Greater Lansing Food Bank
5600 Food Court, Bath, MI 48808
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Capital Area Community Services Incorporated
101 E. Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Eaton County
Charlotte is in Eaton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Barry-Eaton District Health Department WIC, Eaton County
1033 Health Care Dr, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers eligible families healthy food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barryeatonhealth.org
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Eaton County Office
1050 Independence Blvd, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- State assistance benefitsApply for state assistance programs, including food and health benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Housing Services Mid Michigan, Eaton County Office
319 S Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- Housing and homelessness assistanceGet screened for housing help if you are homeless or at risk of losing your housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hs-mm.org
Local office · Regional office
Central Michigan 211
Help here
- Community help and referralsCall 211 for free information and referrals to local help, including food, housing, health, and utility resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · Regional office
Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Eaton County Office
1033 Health Care Dr, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health programs, health information, and community health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barryeatonhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties, Eaton County Counseling Center
551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte, MI 48813
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesCall or visit to ask about mental health and substance use services for Eaton County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ceicmh.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.
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