Gobles

Local offices in Gobles

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Gobles Senior Center

  210 Exchange Street, Gobles, MI 49055

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can meet for a meal and activities on the first Monday of each month.
  Call 866-627-8904DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorservices-vbc.org

• Library · Regional office

  Gobles Branch Library

  105 East Main Street, Gobles, MI 49055

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
  Call 269-628-4537DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Gobles

  105 E Main Street, Gobles, MI 49055

  Help here

  • City services and local governmentContact the city clerk or treasurer about city government matters and local services.
  Call 269-628-2246DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov

City of Gobles website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gobles

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

Offices for all of Van Buren County

Gobles is in Van Buren County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Van Buren County Friend of the Court

  203 S Niles Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support payments, orders, and case questions.
  • Custody and parenting timeParents can get information and help with custody and parenting time matters.
  Call 269-657-7734DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Van Buren County

  57150 County Road 681, Hartford, MI 49057

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can visit the county office for help with state public assistance programs.
  • Child supportResidents can contact MDHHS about state child support services.Read more
  Call 269-621-2800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Van Buren County Community Services

  219 E Paw Paw Street, Suite 201, Paw Paw, MI 49079

  Help here

  • Home repair fundingThe county can connect eligible homeowners with help paying for major home repairs.
  Call 269-657-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Gryphon Place 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Information and referralResidents can call 2-1-1 any time to find local help with basic needs and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Van Buren / Cass District Health Department, Lawrence Office

  260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department for local health services and resources.
  • WICContact the health department to ask about WIC services for eligible families.
  Call 269-621-3143DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority

  801 Hazen Street, Suite C, Paw Paw, MI 49079

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesResidents can contact the authority for mental health services and support.
  • Crisis supportResidents can call the 24-hour crisis line for urgent behavioral health support.
  Call 269-657-5574DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Van Buren 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