Chippewa County

Local offices in Chippewa County

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

• Public health · County office

  Chippewa County Health Department WIC

  508 Ashmun Street, Suite 120, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 906-635-1566DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewahd.com

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Chippewa County Office

  463 East 3 Mile Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Help here

  • State assistance programsResidents can contact this state office for help with public assistance and family services.Apply online
  Call 906-635-4100DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 800-338-1119Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Chippewa County Health Department

  508 Ashmun Street, Suite 120, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides public health programs and clinic services for county residents.
  Call 906-635-1566DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chippewahd.com

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Hiawatha Behavioral Health Authority, Sault Ste. Marie Service Area Office

  3865 South Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesThe authority offers counseling, case management, crisis help, and other support for people with mental health or developmental disability needs.
  Call 906-632-2805DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  U.P. Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP

  2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults and caregivers find services that support living in their homes and communities.
  Call 906-217-3021DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Chippewa County Veteran Affairs

  319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps county veterans learn about and access available benefits and services.
  Call 906-635-6370DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Chippewa County 911 Central Dispatch and Emergency Management

  4657 West Industrial Park Drive, Kincheloe, MI 49788

  Help here

  • Emergency dispatchCall 911 for emergencies, or call the non-emergency line for help with non-urgent incidents.
  Call 906-495-7488DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Sault Ste. Marie

  1118 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get help with career planning, resumes, interviews, training, and finding work.Read more
  Call 800-285-9675DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Superior District Library

  110 Dawson Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsResidents can use library materials, online resources, computers, and programs for all ages.
  Call 906-632-9331DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sdl.michlibrary.org

Chippewa County, Michigan website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chippewa County

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

Job help near Chippewa 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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Chippewa County American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  1.8 miles away

  1118 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 906-635-1752DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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 Chippewa County

• De Tour Village
• Sault Ste. Marie

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