Gaastra

Local offices in Gaastra

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

• Library · Regional office

  West Iron District Library

  116 Genesee Street, Iron River, MI 49935

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and attend library programs.
  Call 906-265-2831DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Gaastra City Hall

  4 Valley Street, Gaastra, MI 49927

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, meetings, and local information.
  • Utility and property tax billsPay Gaastra utility and property tax bills online or contact the city for billing help.Apply online
  Call 906-265-2141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gaastrami.com

City of Gaastra website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gaastra

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

Job help near Gaastra

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Gaastra. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Iron County American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  3 miles away

  305 West Genesee Street, Iron River, MI 49935

  Hours: W/TH 9-12, 1-4; M/TU by appointment

  Call 906-265-0532DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Dickinson County American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  31 miles away

  127 South Stephenson Avenue, Suite 211, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

  Hours: M/W 9-12, 1-4; TU 1-4; TH by appointment

  Call 906-774-3647DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 27, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Baraga County American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  49 miles away

  2 South Main Street, Suite A, L`Anse, MI 49946

  Hours: TU/TH 9-12,1-4

  Call 906-523-1072DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Offices for all of Iron County

Gaastra is in Iron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Iron County Office

  337 Brady Ave., Caspian, MI 49915

  Help here

  • State benefits and human servicesVisit or contact the state office for help with local human services programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet information about Michigan child support services and case help.Read more
  Call 906-265-9958DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Iron County Housing Commission

  210 N 3rd Street, Crystal Falls, MI 49920

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about public housing and project based voucher housing for eligible residents.
  Call 906-875-6060DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Dickinson-Iron District Health Department, Iron County Office

  1374 Commercial Avenue, Crystal Falls, MI 49920

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the district health department.
  • WICCall the Iron County office to ask about WIC nutrition support and schedule an appointment.Read more
  Call 906-265-9913DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  U.P. Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP Services

  2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceCall UPCAP for information and help finding aging and disability services in Iron County.
  Call 906-786-4701DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Iron County Veterans Service Office

  106 W. Genesee St., Iron River, MI 49935

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the county office for help with veterans services and benefits.
  Call 906-265-3819DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Iron County Emergency Management Office

  2 South 6th Street, Suite 18, Crystal Falls, MI 49920

  Help here

  • Emergency managementContact the county office for local emergency management information.
  Call 906-875-0114DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Iron 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