Ionia

Local offices in Ionia

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

• Housing help · City office

  Ionia Housing Commission

  667 Union Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Income-based housingAsk about income-based housing and applying for an apartment in Ionia.
  Call 616-527-9060DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Ionia Public Utilities

  720 Wells Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingAsk about water and sewer bills, payments, or starting service.Apply online
  Call 616-523-0140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Ionia City Hall

  114 North Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • City services and recordsGet help with city services, records, and questions for the City of Ionia.
  • City taxesGet help filing or paying Ionia city income taxes.Read more
  Call 616-527-4170DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Ionia County Commission on Aging

  115 Hudson Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Senior servicesAsk about meals, transportation, in-home help, and activities for older adults.
  Call 616-527-5365DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  West Michigan Works! Ionia Service Center

  603 West Adams Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, or connecting with local employers.
  Call 616-389-8525DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Ionia Branch Office

  603 West Adams Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, state ID, and vehicle registration services.
  Call 888-767-6424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ionia Community Library

  126 East Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and join library programs.Apply online
  Call 616-527-3680DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ionia Parks and Recreation, Armory Community Center

  439 West Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and community centerAsk about city recreation programs and using the Armory Community Center.
  Call 616-523-1800DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Ionia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ionia

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

Offices for all of Ionia County

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

• Human services · State office

  Ionia County MDHHS Office

  920 E. Lincoln Avenue, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Public assistance and family servicesApply for state benefits and get help with family and protective services.Apply online
  Call 616-527-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of West Michigan United Way 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 800-887-1107Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · County office

  Ionia County Health Department

  175 E. Adams Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet community health information, environmental health services, immunizations, and other personal health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 616-527-5341DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness

  375 Apple Tree Drive, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesFind mental health and substance use support, including crisis help and services for people with developmental disabilities.
  Call 616-527-1790DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Ionia County Central Dispatch

  Help here

  • Emergency and non-emergency callsCall 911 for emergencies or contact dispatch for non-emergency police, fire, and EMS assistance.
  Call 616-522-0911Website

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  West Michigan Works! Ionia Service Center

  603 W. Adams Street, Ionia, MI 48846

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, training, and career planning.Read more
  Call 616-389-8525DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ionia 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