Antrim County

Local offices in Antrim County

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

• Human services · State office

  Antrim County Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

  203 E. Cayuga St., Bellaire, MI 49615

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with state benefits and family services.
  Call 231-533-8664DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Antrim County WIC Clinic

  209 Portage Dr., Bellaire, MI 49615

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children.
  Call 800-432-4121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · Regional office

  13th Circuit Friend of the Court

  328 Washington St., Suite 200, Traverse City, MI 49684

  Help here

  • Child support and family court helpThe Friend of the Court helps with child support, custody, and parenting-time matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 13thcircuitcourt.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Antrim County Office

  209 Portage Dr., Bellaire, MI 49615

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with health appointments, immunizations, and environmental health services.
  Call 800-432-4121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of West Michigan United Way 211

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Older adults · County office

  Antrim County Commission on Aging

  308 E. Cayuga St., Bellaire, MI 49615

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information and support for older adults and caregivers in Antrim County.
  Call 231-533-8703DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan

  1609 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationCall for information about services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 800-442-1713DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Antrim County Office of Veterans Affairs

  203 E. Cayuga St., Room 213, Bellaire, MI 49615

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 231-533-8499DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Northwest Michigan Works! Traverse City

  1209 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite C, Traverse City, MI 49686

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, resumes, training, and related support.
  Call 231-922-3700DirectionsWebsite

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

Antrim County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Antrim County

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

Job help near Antrim County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Antrim County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Northwest Michigan Works! Traverse City Service Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  1209 South Garfield Avenue, Suite C, Traverse City, MI 49686

  Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F

  Call 231-922-3700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Otsego Service Center

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  2927 D & M Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Thursday 9am-4:30pm

  Call 989-732-3886DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Crawford Service Center

  Also helps young people

  39 miles away

  4595 Salling Drive, Grayling, MI 49738

  Hours: M, Tu, W, F 8:30am - 4:30pm; Th 9am - 4:30pm

  Call 989-348-8709DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Antrim County

• Bellaire
• Central Lake
• Elk Rapids
• Ellsworth
• Mancelona

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