East Tawas
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Local offices in East Tawas
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
East Tawas Housing Commission
304 West Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the commission about affordable housing for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on easttawas.com
Local office · City office
East Tawas City Hall
760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the city about water and sewer bills, payments, or starting and stopping service.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on easttawas.com
State office · State office
East Tawas Secretary of State Branch Office
1712 E. Huron Road, East Tawas, MI 48730
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, state ID, vehicle title, and registration services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
East Tawas Library
760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for library services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ioscoarenaclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
East Tawas Community Center
760 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730
Help here
- Community centerContact the city about using the community center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on easttawas.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Tawas
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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc
2569 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707-4617
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Iosco County
East Tawas is in Iosco County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Iosco County Friend of the Court
420 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support matters handled by the county Friend of the Court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iosco.net
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Iosco County
2145 E. Huron Road, East Tawas, MI 48730
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for state food, cash, and health care benefits through MDHHS.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing authority · County office
Iosco County Housing Commission
422 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the commission about housing assistance for low-income county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iosco.net
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department No. 2, Iosco County
420 W. Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, health education, and other public health services.Read more
- WICAsk the health department about nutrition help for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd2.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Services
1199 W. Harris Avenue, Tawas City, MI 48764
Help here
- Community mental health servicesContact the agency to ask about community mental health services and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on avcmh.org
Veterans · County office
Iosco County Veterans Affairs
671 E. M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iosco.net
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988