Manistee

Local offices in Manistee

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, Manistee County Office

  1475 US 31 South, Suite A, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state benefit programs and case documents.Apply online
  Call 231-723-8375DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Manistee Housing Commission

  273 Sixth Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the Housing Commission for information about local public housing.
  Call 231-723-6201DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Manistee Utility Billing

  70 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsCall or visit to ask about city water and sewer bills and payments.Apply online
  Call 231-723-2559DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Manistee City Hall

  70 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help from the City Manager, Clerk, and Treasurer departments.
  Call 231-723-2558DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Manistee County Council on Aging Senior Center

  260 St. Mary's Parkway, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Senior programs and mealsAdults over 60 can join programs and activities and get weekday meals at the senior center.
  Call 231-723-6477DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on manisteecountycoa.com

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Manistee Branch Office

  1475 US-31, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and state IDVisit the branch for driver license and state identification services.Apply online
  Call 888-767-6424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Manistee County Library, Manistee Branch

  95 Maple Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and media, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and find learning resources and events.Read more
  Call 231-723-2519DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Manistee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Manistee

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

Job help near Manistee

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Northwest Michigan Works! Service Center - Manistee

  Also helps young people

  0.3 miles away

  400 River Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 231-723-2535DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Manistee County

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

• Human services · State office

  MDHHS Manistee County Office

  1475 US 31 South, Suite A, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • State assistance programsResidents can visit the office for help with state assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 231-723-8375DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.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
  Call 877-211-5253Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on call-211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department #10, Manistee County

  385 3rd Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, dental health services, and other local public health help.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families with food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people and young children.Read more
  Call 231-723-3595DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Centra Wellness Network, Manistee Wellness Center

  2198 US 31 South, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesPeople can get mental health and developmental disability services, including crisis help.
  Call 877-398-2013DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  19th Judicial Circuit Court self-help resources

  415 Third Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Self-help legal resourcesPeople can find court information and links to legal help for representing themselves.
  Call 231-723-6664DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Manistee County Friend of the Court

  Manistee County Courthouse, 415 3rd Street, Manistee, MI 49660

  Help here

  • Child support and family court helpParents can get help with child support, custody, parenting time, and court forms.Apply online
  Call 231-723-7242DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Manistee 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