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Local offices in Boyne City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Boyne City Housing Commission
829 South Park Street, Boyne City, MI 49712
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for housing and rental assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boynecityhc.org
Local office · City office
Boyne City Hall
319 N. Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or contact City Hall for city services and help with water and sewer bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boynecity.gov
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org
Library · Regional office
Boyne District Library
201 East Main Street, Boyne City, MI 49712
Help here
- Library resources and programsBorrow books and other items, use library resources, or join a program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boynelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Boyne City
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
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
3963 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686-9164
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Boyne City
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 Boyne City. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Northwest Michigan Works! Petoskey Service Center
Also helps young people
12 miles away
2240 Mitchell Park Dr., Suite B, Petoskey, MI 49770
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Otsego Service Center
Also helps young people
22 miles away
2927 D & M Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Thursday 9am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium - Cheboygan Service Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
38 miles away
11153 N Straits Hwy, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed-Fri 8:30-4:30pm, Thur 9:00-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Michigan
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board
600 East Front Street, Suite 205, PO Box 506 - 49685, Traverse City, MI 49685
Workforce board
Michigan Workforce Development Board
320 S. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48933
Offices for all of Charlevoix County
Boyne City is in Charlevoix County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Charlevoix County Office
2229 Summit Park Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesResidents can contact MDHHS for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · City office
Charlevoix Housing Commission
210 W. Garfield St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Public and low-income housingResidents can contact the housing commission about public and low-income housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixmi.gov
Housing help · City office
East Jordan Housing Commission
451 Water St., East Jordan, MI 49727
Help here
- Affordable and public housingResidents can contact the housing commission about affordable and public housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixmi.gov
Public health · Regional office
Health Department of Northwest Michigan
220 W. Garfield Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department for public health information and appointments.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support and benefits for buying approved foods.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Country Community Mental Health
06250 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesEligible residents can contact the access center about mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
- Crisis supportResidents in a mental health crisis can call the 24-hour crisis line for support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norcocmh.org
Older adults · County office
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
13513 Division St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder residents can ask about meals, help at home, wellness services, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlevoixcounty.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
- 211 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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