Kalkaska
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Local offices in Kalkaska
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, Kalkaska County Office
503 N. Birch St, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- State benefits and human servicesVisit or call the local MDHHS office for help with state benefit programs and human services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Kalkaska Office
200 Hyde St, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Village services and utility billsVisit or call the village office for local government services and questions about utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kalkaskavillagemi.gov
Older adults · County office
Kalkaska County Commission on Aging / Senior Center
303 S. Coral St, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Senior services and supportOlder adults and families can ask about meals, transportation, activities, and in-home support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kalkaskacoa.org
Library · County office
Kalkaska County Library
247 S. Cedar St, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use the internet, and get help from library staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kalkaskalibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kalkaska
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
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
3963 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686-9164
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kalkaska County
Kalkaska is in Kalkaska County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Kalkaska County
503 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for state benefits and family services.Apply onlineRead more
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department #10, Kalkaska County
625 Courthouse Drive, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, dental and sexual health services, and other public health care.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, parents, and young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Country Community Mental Health
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesCall for mental health or developmental disability services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Older adults · County office
Kalkaska County Commission on Aging
303 S. Coral Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Senior servicesGet information about services and support for older adults in Kalkaska County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalkaskacounty.net
Veterans · County office
Kalkaska County Veterans Affairs
890 Island Lake Road, Room 8, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kalkaskacounty.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
- Heart of West Michigan United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-5253 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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