Hartford
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Local offices in Hartford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Hartford City Hall
19 W Main St, Hartford, MI 49057
Help here
- City services and billsContact City Hall for city services, water and sewer service, and help with utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhartfordmi.org
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Vanderlyn Community Center
501 W Main St, Hartford, MI 49057
Help here
- Senior services and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and help connecting with services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorservices-vbc.org
Library · Regional office
Hartford Public Library
12 Church St, Hartford, MI 49057
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hartfordpl.michlibrary.org
City of Hartford, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hartford
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 Van Buren County
Hartford is in Van Buren County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Van Buren County Friend of the Court
203 S Niles Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support payments, orders, and case questions.
- Custody and parenting timeParents can get information and help with custody and parenting time matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Van Buren County
57150 County Road 681, Hartford, MI 49057
Help here
- Public assistanceResidents can visit the county office for help with state public assistance programs.
- Child supportResidents can contact MDHHS about state child support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Human services · County office
Van Buren County Community Services
219 E Paw Paw Street, Suite 201, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Home repair fundingThe county can connect eligible homeowners with help paying for major home repairs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov
Local office · Regional office
Gryphon Place 2-1-1
Help here
- Information and referralResidents can call 2-1-1 any time to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gryphon.org
Public health · Regional office
Van Buren / Cass District Health Department, Lawrence Office
260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department for local health services and resources.
- WICContact the health department to ask about WIC services for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vbcassdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority
801 Hazen Street, Suite C, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Mental health servicesResidents can contact the authority for mental health services and support.
- Crisis supportResidents can call the 24-hour crisis line for urgent behavioral health support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vbcmh.com
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988