Delta County

Local offices in Delta County

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Delta County WIC Clinic

  2920 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 906-786-4112DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Delta County Office

  305 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this state office for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
  • Child support servicesGet information and help with child support services through the state office.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall to find local help with food, housing, bills, transportation, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health, Delta and Menominee Counties

  2920 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services, health information, and referrals.
  Call 906-786-4111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pathways Community Mental Health, Delta County Office

  2500 7th Avenue South, Suite 100, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Community mental health servicesContact Pathways for mental health and developmental disability services in Delta County.
  Call 906-786-6441DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  U.P. Area Agency on Aging

  2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Aging and long-term care informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting with aging services.
  Call 906-786-4701DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Delta County Veteran Services

  2840 College Avenue, Suite 2, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits and assistanceGet help with veterans benefits claims and emergency relief for eligible veterans and their dependents.
  Call 906-786-7228DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Delta County Emergency Management

  2800 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the county coordinator for information about emergency preparedness and local response.
  Call 906-789-5121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  UP Michigan Works!, Delta County

  2950 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
  Call 906-789-9732DirectionsWebsite

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

Delta County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Delta County

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

Job help near Delta 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! - Delta County American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  2 miles away

  2950 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Hours: M-F 8-5

  Call 906-789-9732DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 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 Delta County

• Escanaba
• Garden
• Gladstone

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