Ontonagon County
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Local offices in Ontonagon County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Ontonagon County Office
408 Copper St., Suite B, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceAsk about state food and cash assistance programs or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about a child support case.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Ontonagon Office
408 Copper St., Ontonagon, MI 49953
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, family planning, health screenings, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wupdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Copper Country Community Mental Health Services
901 West Memorial Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the agency to ask about mental health and developmental disability services.
- 24-hour crisis supportCall for crisis support at any time of day or night.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cccmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Ontonagon County Friend of the Court
725 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Help here
- Child support and parenting-time servicesGet information about child support, custody, and parenting-time matters handled by the court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontonagoncounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
U.P. Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP
2501 14th Ave. S, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about services and support that help older adults live independently in their communities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Veterans · County office
Ontonagon County Veterans Service Office
725 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontonagoncounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Ontonagon County Emergency Services
35932 Airport Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency planning and community preparedness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ontonagoncounty.org
Library · Regional office
Ontonagon Township Library
311 North Steel Street, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital resources, and take part in library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ontonagonlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ontonagon 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 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
Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action
100 S Mill St, Bessemer, MI 49938
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ontonagon 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
- UPCAP 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-338-1119 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988