Pentwater
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Local offices in Pentwater
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Pentwater Utility Billing
65 S. Hancock Street, Pentwater, MI 49449
Help here
- Water and sewer utility billsAsk about utility bills and water or sewer service forms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pentwatervillage.org
Utilities · City office
Pentwater Township Hall
500 N. Hancock Street, Pentwater, MI 49449
Help here
- Township sewer billingContact the township about sewer service and sewer bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pentwatertownshipmi.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Pentwater Hall
65 S. Hancock Street, Pentwater, MI 49449
Help here
- Village services and recordsGet help with village services, property taxes, public records, and other questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pentwatervillage.org
Local office · Regional office
Pentwater Friendship Center
Help here
- Senior and community activitiesTake part in senior activities, community programs, and social events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pentwatervillage.org
Library · Regional office
Pentwater Township Library
402 E. Park Street, Pentwater, MI 49449
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pentwaterlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pentwater
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
Offices for all of Oceana County
Pentwater is in Oceana County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Hart branch
4081 W Polk Rd, Hart, MI 49420
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for state assistance with food, health care, and other basic needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department #10 WIC, Oceana County
3986 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org
Local office · Regional office
C.A.L.L. 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free referrals to local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on call-211.org
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department #10, Oceana County
3986 N. Oceana Drive, Hart, MI 49420
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, sexual health care, and health screenings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org
Child support · County office
Oceana County Friend of the Court
100 S. State Street, Suite M-10, Hart, MI 49420
Help here
- Child support and parenting timeGet help with child support and parenting time matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oceana.mi.us
Older adults · County office
Oceana County Council on Aging
4250 W Tyler Rd, Hart, MI 49420
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oceanacoa.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Heart of West Michigan United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-5253 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988