Hancock
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Local offices in Hancock
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Hancock Housing Commission
1401 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the commission about Lakeview Manor housing and Section 8 assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on houghtonhousing.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
UP Michigan Works! Houghton/Keweenaw County Service Center
400 Quincy Street, 3rd Floor, Hancock, MI 49930
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and career training.
- Unemployment insurance assistanceGet in-person help with unemployment benefit questions and managing an unemployment account.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on upmichiganworks.org
Library · Regional office
Hancock Area District Library
501 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use library resources, and join reading and community programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pldl.org
Local office · City office
City of Hancock City Hall
399 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and offices.Read more
- Utility billing and payment helpPay water, sewer, and garbage bills or call City Hall to ask about a payment arrangement.Read more
- Property tax paymentsPay city property taxes in person at City Hall or ask the treasurer about tax payment options.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhancock.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hancock
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
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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
Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency, Inc
926 Dodge Street, Houghton, MI 49931-1944
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Houghton County
Hancock is in Houghton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Houghton County Office
47420 State Highway M26, Suite 62, Houghton, MI 49931
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with state food, cash, and health care benefits, and ask about family services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Houghton and Keweenaw Office
540 Depot Street, Hancock, MI 49930
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.Read more
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wupdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Copper Country Community Mental Health Services
901 West Memorial Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesContact the agency to ask about mental health and developmental disability services.
- 24-hour crisis supportCall for crisis support at any time of day or night.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cccmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Houghton County Probate and Family Court
401 East Houghton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Houghton, MI 49931
Help here
- Probate and family courtGet information about probate, divorce, custody, parenting time, adoption, and juvenile court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on houghtoncounty.gov
Child support · County office
Houghton County Friend of the Court
Help here
- Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support reviews, custody and parenting time orders, mediation, and supervised visits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on houghtoncounty.gov
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Michigan 211
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