Custer

Local offices in Custer

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Custer

  454 S Main St, Custer, MI 49405

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village clerk about village records and local government matters.
  Call 231-757-3962DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masoncounty.net

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Custer

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

Offices for all of Mason County

Custer is in Mason County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Ludington Office

  915 Diana Street, Ludington, MI 49431

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for food, cash, health, child care, and emergency assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 844-464-3447DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department #10, Mason County

  916 Diana Street, Ludington, MI 49431

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for public health services available in Mason County.
  • WICCall the WIC line for information about nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 231-845-7381DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  West Michigan Community Mental Health, Mason County

  920 Diana Street, Ludington, MI 49431

  Help here

  • Community mental health servicesContact the community mental health system about services for Mason County residents.
  • 24-hour crisis lineCall the crisis line for mental health crisis support at any time.Read more
  Call 231-845-6294DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Mason County Friend of the Court

  304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431

  Help here

  • Child support and family court assistanceGet information about child support, custody, parenting time, forms, and court processes.
  Call 231-843-4791DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

  3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportFind services that help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers live independently.
  Call 888-456-5664DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Mason County Veterans Service Office

  920 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their families.
  Call 231-583-2028DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mason 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