Oak Park
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Local offices in Oak Park
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing and Collections
14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- Water bill payment and account helpGet help with your city water bill, billing account, or water meter questions.Apply online
- Utility bill assistance referralsFind organizations the city lists for help paying utility bills and contact them to ask about eligibility.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakparkmi.gov
Older adults · City office
Oak Park Senior Programs
14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- 50 Up Club programsJoin senior activities and drop-in programs at the Community Center.
- Meals on Wheels informationCall to ask about home-delivered meals available in Oak Park.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakparkmi.gov
State office
Oak Park Secretary of State Branch Office
13401 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for Michigan driver and vehicle services, including state identification and license transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · City office
Oak Park Public Library
14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- Library materials and public programsGet library materials, information, and programs for learning and recreation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakparkmi.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall and Community Resource Center
14000 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- City information and resident requestsCall or send a request to reach the city department that can help with your question.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakparkmi.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Oak Park Recreation Department
14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city classes, activities, events, and programs for residents of all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakparkmi.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oak Park
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
Forgotten Harvest
15000 W. Eight Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
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
Lakeshore Legal Aid
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
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, PO Box 430598, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Oakland County
Oak Park is in Oakland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Oakland County WIC, Pontiac
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Public health · County office
Oakland County WIC, Southfield
27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Pontiac Office
51111 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesContact the state office for help with benefits and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · County office
Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Development
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Home Improvement ProgramEligible homeowners can apply for an interest-free loan for needed home repairs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Oakland County Health Division
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations and other public health services at the county health centers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.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
- United Way for Southeastern Michigan 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