Roscommon County

Local offices in Roscommon County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Roscommon County Office

  715 S. Loxley Rd., Houghton Lake, MI 48629

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with state food, cash, medical, and family support programs.Apply online
  Call 989-366-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Central Michigan District Health Department WIC, Roscommon Office

  200 Grand Ave., Suite A, Prudenville, MI 48651

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Apply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.
  Call 989-366-9166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org

• Child support · County office

  Roscommon County Friend of the Court

  500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653

  Help here

  • Child support and parenting mattersGet help with child support, parenting time, and related family court matters.
  Call 989-275-3121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roscommoncounty.net

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Northeast Michigan

  Help here

  • Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 888-636-4211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Central Michigan District Health Department, Roscommon Office

  200 Grand Ave., Suite A, Prudenville, MI 48651

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health care, health education, and help with environmental health concerns.Read more
  Call 989-366-9166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  82nd District Court

  500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653

  Help here

  • Court forms and civil case informationFind forms and information about small claims, landlord-tenant cases, traffic matters, and other district court cases.
  Call 989-275-5312DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roscommoncounty.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

  P.O. Box 333, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults stay safe and independent.
  Call 989-345-1975DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemcsa.org

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Roscommon County Commission on Aging

  1015 Short Drive, Suite A, Prudenville, MI 48651

  Help here

  • Senior meals and in-home supportGet information about meals, in-home help, respite care, and activities for older adults.
  Call 989-366-0205DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rccoa.net

• Veterans · County office

  Roscommon County Veterans Affairs Office

  500 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, service records, education support, and transportation to VA facilities.
  Call 989-275-6047DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roscommoncounty.net

• Emergency help · County office

  Roscommon County Emergency Management

  500 Lake St., Roscommon, MI 48653

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for local safety alerts.Apply online
  Call 989-275-8740DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roscommoncounty.net

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Michigan Works! Roscommon County Service Center

  1015 Short Dr., Suite 2, Prudenville, MI 48651

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help looking for work, building job skills, and planning your next career step.
  Call 989-366-8660DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michworks4u.org

• Library · Regional office

  Roscommon Area District Library

  106 Lake Street, Roscommon, MI 48653

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 989-281-1305DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roscommonlibrary.org

Roscommon County, Michigan website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Roscommon County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Roscommon County

• Roscommon

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