Clinton County
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Local offices in Clinton County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Clinton County
105 W. Tolles Road, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, and other public assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Medicaid and health coverageGet help with Medicaid and other health coverage assistance through MDHHS.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Services Mid Michigan, Clinton County Office
105 W. Tolles Road, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hs-mm.org
Public health · Regional office
Mid-Michigan District Health Department, Clinton County Office
1307 E. Townsend Road, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the health department.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mmdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties
201 W. Railroad Street, Suite A, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Behavioral health accessContact the local counseling center to ask about mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services.
- 24-hour crisis supportCall the crisis line any time for urgent mental health support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ceicmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
65A District Court
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and self-help information for common legal issues.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clinton-county.org
Older adults · Regional office
Tri-County Office on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to services in Clinton County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tcoa.org
Veterans · County office
Ingham/Clinton County Department of Veteran Affairs
100 E. State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get information and help with benefit claims.
- Emergency help for veteransEligible veterans in financial hardship can ask about help with rent, utilities, burial, or food.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clinton-county.org
Emergency help · County office
Clinton County Office of Emergency Management
100 E. State Street, G300, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters in Clinton County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clinton-county.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
St. Johns American Job Center, Capital Area Michigan Works!
1501 Glastonbury Drive, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on camw.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, St. Johns branch
1087 S. U.S. Highway 27, Suite A-19, St. Johns, MI 48879
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Clinton County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clinton 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
Greater Lansing Food Bank
5600 Food Court, Bath, MI 48808
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Capital Area Community Services Incorporated
101 E. Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Clinton 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
Talk to a person
- Central Michigan 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988