Isabella County
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Local offices in Isabella County
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Human services · State office
Isabella County Department of Health and Human Services
1919 Parkland Drive, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Apply for state benefitsGet help applying for food, cash, and health care benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central Michigan District Health Department, Isabella Office
2012 E. Preston St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org
Housing help · City office
Mount Pleasant Housing Commission
1 W. Mosher St., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and housing voucher programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mt-pleasant.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
CMH for Central Michigan
301 S. Crapo St., Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact the local community mental health agency about mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Isabella County Trial Court
300 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Court information and servicesContact the county court for information about civil, criminal, and family court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on isabellacounty.org
Older adults · County office
Isabella County Commission on Aging
2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Aging and in-home supportGet meals, in-home help, caregiver support, and help with Medicare and Medicaid questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on isabellacounty.org
Veterans · County office
Isabella County Veterans Affairs
2200 S. Lincoln Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help filing for county, state, and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on isabellacounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Isabella County Office of Emergency Management
2008 E. Preston St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsFind local emergency information and sign up for alerts about hazards and emergencies.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on isabellacounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Service Center, Mt. Pleasant
5889 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Job seeker and workforce servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with career services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganworks.com
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Mount Pleasant Office
2305 Hawthorn Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, state ID, vehicle title, and registration services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Chippewa River District Library System
301 S. University Ave., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and media, use computers, or get help with research and technology.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crdl.org
Isabella County Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Isabella County
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
Legal Services of Eastern 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
EightCAP Inc
5827 Orleans Rd, Orleans, MI 48865-8603
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Isabella 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
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