Crawford County
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Local offices in Crawford County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department #10 WIC, Crawford County
501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Crawford County
2450 S. I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, health care, cash, child care, and utility assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportContact the state office for help with child support services and payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department #10, Crawford County
501 Norway Street, Suite 1, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, screenings, sexual health services, and help with other health needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, Crawford County
204 Meadows Drive, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesGet help accessing mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northernlakescmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Crawford County Courts
200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Court and family case informationContact the court for help with district, probate, family, and circuit court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordco.org
Older adults · County office
Crawford County Commission on Aging
4388 West M-72 Highway, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Senior meals and aging supportOlder adults can get meals and information about services for seniors in Crawford County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordcoa.org
Veterans · County office
Crawford County Veterans Services
501 Norway Street, Crawford County Building, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, education and medical benefits, and veterans grants.
- VA medical appointment transportationAsk about transportation to and from VA medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordco.org
Emergency help · County office
Crawford County Emergency Management
200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and learn about local hazards and disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crawfordco.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium, Grayling
4595 Salling Drive, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miworksne.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Grayling Branch
2384C I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for state driver and vehicle services, including licensing and identification needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Crawford County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Crawford 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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc
2569 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707-4617
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Crawford 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
- 211 Northeast Michigan
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