Bessemer
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Local offices in Bessemer
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Housing help · City office
Bessemer Housing Commission
709 W. Iron St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- Public housingContact the commission to ask about affordable housing for eligible residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Local office · City office
Bessemer City Hall
411 S. Sophie St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact the city about local services, public works, roads, or city government.
- Water and sewer billingContact City Hall about city water, sewer, and utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbessemermi.gov
State office
Michigan Secretary of State branch office
206 E. Mary St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- Driver licensing and state IDVisit this office for driver license and state ID services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · City office
Bessemer Public Library
411 S. Sophie St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books, eBooks, and audiobooks.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbessemermi.gov
City of Bessemer, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bessemer
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
Offices for all of Gogebic County
Bessemer is in Gogebic County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Western Upper Peninsula Health Department WIC Clinic, Gogebic County
210 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wupdhd.org
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gogebic County Office
301 E. Lead St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this office for help with state assistance and family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through Michigan MDHHS.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Human services · Regional office
UPCAP 2-1-1
Help here
- Community help referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to local health and human services help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Public health · Regional office
Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Gogebic Office
210 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wupdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Gogebic Community Mental Health Authority
103 W. US 2, Wakefield, MI 49968
Help here
- Community mental health servicesContact the authority for mental health and substance use services in Gogebic County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gccmh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Peninsula Area Agency on Aging
2501 14th Ave. S, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Aging and disability resource informationCall for information about services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
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