Muskegon County
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Local offices in Muskegon County
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Public health · County office
Muskegon County WIC
1903 Marquette Ave, Door 29, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.muskegon.mi.us
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Muskegon County Office
2700 Baker St, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and health care benefits or submit documents for an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Muskegon Housing Commission
1080 Terrace St, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program when applications are open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskegonhousing.org
Public health · County office
Public Health - Muskegon County
1903 Marquette Ave, Suite S101, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, STI testing, health screenings, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.muskegon.mi.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
HealthWest
376 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet mental health, substance use, and psychiatric services, including crisis help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthwest.net
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Muskegon County Legal Self-Help Center
990 Terrace St, 3rd and 6th Floors, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- Legal self-help informationGet help finding court forms, instructions, and legal information for simple legal problems.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Resources of West Michigan
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding care options, aging services, and Medicare counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorresourceswmi.org
Veterans · County office
Muskegon County Veterans Affairs
1903 Marquette Ave, Suite A101, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- Veterans benefits and emergency assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and emergency support for eligible veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.muskegon.mi.us
Emergency help · County office
Muskegon County Emergency Management
1903 Marquette Ave, Suite J101, Muskegon, MI 49442
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.muskegon.mi.us
Local office · Regional office
Call 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsContact 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
West Michigan Works! Muskegon Service Center
316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, writing a resume, practicing interviews, and accessing training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westmiworks.org
Library · Regional office
Muskegon Area District Library
4845 Airline Rd, Unit 5, Muskegon, MI 49444
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, public programs, and learning resources across the district library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Muskegon 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
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
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
1574 E Washington Rd, PO Box 768, Farwell, MI 48622-9437
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Muskegon 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
- Call 2-1-1
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