Burlington

Local offices in Burlington

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

• Local office · County office

  Burlington Township Hall

  135 Elm Street, Burlington, MI 49029

  Help here

  • Township office servicesContact the township office about local government services and records; visits are by appointment.
  Call 517-765-2323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtontownshipcalhouncountymi.com

• Library · County office

  Burlington Township Library

  135 Elm Street, Burlington, MI 49029

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its public library services.
  Call 517-765-2702DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on burlingtontownshipcalhouncountymi.com

Burlington Township, Calhoun County website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Burlington

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

Job help near Burlington

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 Burlington. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Michigan Works! Southwest Service Center - Branch

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  398 Marshall St., Coldwater, MI 49036

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur 9am-5pm*; Closed Friday

  Call 517-278-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  Michigan Works! Southwest Service Center - Calhoun

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  200 W. Van Buren Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017

  Hours: 8am -5pm Monday - Friday

  Call 269-660-1412DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center

  Michigan Works! Southeast - Hillsdale Service Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  21 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242

  Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Mon - Fri

  Call 517-437-3381DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 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.

Offices for all of Calhoun County

Burlington is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Calhoun County Office

  190 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49016

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesVisit the local MDHHS office for help with state assistance programs and family services.Apply online
  Call 269-966-1284DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211, Gryphon Place

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall for information about local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 800-250-5628Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · County office

  Calhoun County Public Health Department

  190 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite A-100, Battle Creek, MI 49014

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services, including health clinics and environmental health help.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 269-969-6370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  CareWell Services Southwest

  200 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 102, Battle Creek, MI 49017

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information about local services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 269-966-2450DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Calhoun County Office of Emergency Management

  161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
  Call 269-969-6430DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Michigan Works! Southwest Calhoun County Service Center

  200 W. Van Buren Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017

  Help here

  • Job search and employment helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
  Call 269-660-1412DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Calhoun 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.
• 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