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Local offices in Harrisville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Alcona County Office
410 E Main St, Suite 7 & 7A, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with state benefits and family services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov
Utilities · City office
Harrisville Water and Sewer Billing
311 N Lake St, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the city treasurer with questions about your water or sewer bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harrisvillemi.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
311 N Lake St, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- City services and recordsContact the city clerk about city records, elections, and local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harrisvillemi.org
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Harrisville Branch
205 N State St, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsVisit the branch for driver license and state ID services that require an office visit.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · County office
Alcona County Library, Harrisville
312 W Main St, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its learning and information resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.alcona.lib.mi.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harrisville
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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc
2569 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707-4617
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Harrisville
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 Harrisville. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Michigan Works! Iosco County Service Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
27 miles away
1230 East US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Closed 12pm – 1pm for lunch
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026
American Job Center
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium - Alpena County Service Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
29 miles away
315 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707
Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed & Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Thur 9:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Oscoda County Service Center
Also helps young people
41 miles away
1329 S Mount Tom Road, Mio, MI 48647
Hours: Wednesday 9am-4pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Michigan
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Board
20709 State Street, PO Box 711, Onaway, MI 49765
Workforce board
Michigan Workforce Development Board
320 S. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48933
Offices for all of Alcona County
Harrisville is in Alcona County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Alcona County Office
410 E. Main Street, Suite 7 & 7A, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office to ask about state assistance and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · County office
Alcona County Housing Commission
216 Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Home rehabilitation assistanceEligible homeowners with lower or moderate incomes can ask for help repairing their homes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alconacountymi.com
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department No. 2, Alcona County Office
117 E. Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd2.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority
400 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707
Help here
- Community mental health servicesThe authority serves Alcona County and connects residents to community mental health support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Alcona County Legal Self-Help Center
312 W. Main Street, Harrisville, MI 48740
Help here
- Legal self-help resourcesVisitors can use computers and get help finding legal information, forms, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- Michigan 211 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 844-875-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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