Hillsdale
Ask about Hillsdale
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Hillsdale and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Hillsdale
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, Hillsdale County Office
40 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, and medical assistance through MI Bridges or ask the office for help.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov
Housing help · City office
Hillsdale Housing Commission
45 N. West St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and how to apply for housing assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhillsdale.org
Utilities · City office
Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities
45 Monroe St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Utility service and bill paymentsStart or manage electric, water, or sewer service and pay your utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhillsdale.org
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
97 N. Broad St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- City services and informationAsk about city services, public records, elections, and permits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhillsdale.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Southeast, Hillsdale Service Center
21 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help finding a job, building skills, or accessing employment and training services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mwse.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Hillsdale Branch Office
59 E. St. Joe St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licenses, state ID cards, vehicle titles, and registrations.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · City office
Hillsdale Community Library
11 E. Bacon St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or use public computers and meeting rooms.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hillsdale-library.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hillsdale
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
South Michigan Food Bank
5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Community Action Agency
1214 Greenwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49203-3037
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hillsdale County
Hillsdale is in Hillsdale County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
Central Michigan 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralmichigan211.org
Public health · Regional office
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency WIC, Hillsdale Office
20 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhsj.org
Child support · County office
Hillsdale County Friend of the Court
15 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Child support and parenting mattersGet help with child support payments, custody, and parenting time matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hillsdalecounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, Hillsdale Office
20 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, disease testing, and other public health clinic services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhsj.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Hillsdale County Legal Self-Help Center
Hillsdale County Courthouse, 29 N. Howell St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Help here
- Legal self-help informationUse free tools and get help finding forms and information for simple legal problems.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.org
Older adults · Regional office
WellWise Services, Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
102 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI 49230
Help here
- Aging services and supportContact the regional agency for services and support for older adults in Hillsdale County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on r2aaa.net
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
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