Berrien County
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Local offices in Berrien County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Berrien County Office
401 Eighth Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49023
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance and get help with family and adult services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 2-1-1, Gryphon Place
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 for free information and referrals to local health and human services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Berrien County Health Department
2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet public health services, health information, and help finding care for your family.
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Riverwood Center
1485 M-139, Building 1, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact Riverwood Center to get help accessing behavioral health and substance use services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on riverwoodcenter.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Berrien County Self-Help Legal Resource Center
811 Port Street, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Court forms and procedure helpGet court forms and help understanding court procedures when representing yourself.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for information and help finding local services.
- Home-delivered mealsAdults age 60 and older who cannot attend a meal site may ask about home-delivered meals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagencyonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Berrien County Veteran Services
701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and preparing claims.
- Emergency financial and burial assistanceEligible veterans and families can ask about emergency financial help and county burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Berrien County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
919 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and disasters in Berrien County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren
499 W. Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miworks.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State Benton Harbor Branch
1960 Mall Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and vehicle title or registration services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Niles Branch
110 E. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for eligible driver, identification, and vehicle transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Berrien County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Berrien 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 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
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
185 E Main St Ste 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-4432
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Berrien 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.
- 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
- Michigan 2-1-1, Gryphon Place
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-310-5454 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988