Mackinaw City
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Local offices in Mackinaw City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with food, housing, bills, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Utilities · City office
Water and Wastewater Department
102 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Help here
- Water and sewer billingAsk questions about your water or sewer bill and get help with service issues.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mackinawcity.org
Local office · City office
Village Hall
102 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Help here
- Village servicesGet help with village services and find the right local office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mackinawcity.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wawatam Area Seniors
Dan Russell Building, 205 Cedar Street, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Help here
- Senior center meals and activitiesOlder adults can get weekday meals and take part in recreation and other center activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mackinawcity.org
Library · Regional office
Mackinaw Area Public Library
528 W Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with printing and scanning.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mackinawlibrary.org
Village of Mackinaw City website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mackinaw City
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 Emmet County
Mackinaw City is in Emmet County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Emmet/Charlevoix County Department of Health and Human Services
2229 Summit Park Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this office for help with state benefits and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Call 2-1-1
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 for free information and referrals to local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on call-211.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Country Community Mental Health
1420 Plaza Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet mental health and substance use services and support for people in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norcocmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Emmet County Courts
200 Division Street, Suite G12, Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- District court informationContact the district court for court information and assistance with court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emmetcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan
1609 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanm.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Friendship Centers of Emmet County
1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can get meals, rides, activities, and help with services that support living at home.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emmetcoa.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
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