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Local offices in L'Anse
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
UPCAP 2-1-1
Help here
- Community help referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to local health and human services help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Local office · City office
Village of L'Anse Offices
101 N Main Street, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Village servicesContact the village office for help with village services and public information.
- Electric utility billingPay your Village of L'Anse Electric Utility bill and manage your account online.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoflanse.org
Jobs and training · State office
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! L'Anse Service Center
2 South Main Street, Suite A, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help finding a job, building skills, and connecting with employment and training programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upmichiganworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State L'Anse Branch Office
115 N Front Street, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDApply for or renew a Michigan driver license or state ID in person.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
L'Anse Public-School Library
201 N 4th Street, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Public library servicesBorrow books, use computers, and find information for learning and recreation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lanseschools.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve L'Anse
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 Baraga County
L'Anse is in Baraga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Baraga County
108 Main Street, Baraga, MI 49908
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with state assistance and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community WIC Clinic
102 Superior Avenue, Baraga, MI 49908
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Baraga County Office
303 Baraga Avenue, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations, family planning, and testing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wupdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Copper Country Community Mental Health Services, Baraga County Center
56938 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesRequest behavioral health care and support for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cccmh.org
Older adults · Regional office
U.P. Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP
2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Veterans · County office
Baraga County Veterans' Affairs Office
2 S. Main Street, L'Anse, MI 49946
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, health coverage, pensions, and state assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baragacounty.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
- UPCAP 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-338-1119 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988