Marquette

Local offices in Marquette

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 Marquette Office

  234 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • State benefits assistanceVisit the local MDHHS office for help with state assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 906-228-9691DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Marquette Housing Commission

  316 Pine St, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and help paying rent through housing assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 906-226-7559DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Marquette Utility Billing

  300 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Utility billing and servicePay a utility bill, ask about charges, or start, stop, or transfer water, sewer, and garbage service.Apply online
  Call 906-228-0420DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  City of Marquette Senior Services

  300 W Spring St, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Senior Center programs and supportOlder adults can get social work help, information, health programs, and recreation activities.
  Call 906-228-0456DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  UP Michigan Works! Marquette County Service Center

  1498 O'Dovero Drive, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, and connecting with employment programs.
  Call 906-228-3075DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Marquette Branch Office

  1250 Wilson St, Suite 103, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and state IDApply for or renew a Michigan driver license or state identification card.Apply online
  • Vehicle registration and titleGet help with vehicle titles, registration, and other Secretary of State services.Apply online
  Call 888-767-6424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Peter White Public Library

  217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, use digital resources, or attend library programs.Apply online
  Call 906-228-9510DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pwpl.info

• Local office · City office

  City of Marquette City Hall

  300 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • City government informationGet information about city services, departments, and public meetings.
  Call 906-228-0435DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Marquette website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Marquette

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

Job help near Marquette

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

  Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Marquette County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.5 miles away

  1498 O`Dovero Dr, Suite 2, Marquette, MI 49855

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Call 906-228-3075DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 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 Marquette County

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Marquette County Office

  234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can contact this office for help with state food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  • Child supportThe office can help parents with child support services and questions.Apply online
  Call 906-228-9691DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 800-338-1119Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Alger-Marquette

  1125 Commerce Drive, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Housing and utility assistanceAsk about housing support and help with energy or utility costs.
  • Community nutritionFind community food and meal programs through the agency.
  Call 906-228-6522DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Marquette County Health Department

  184 US 41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides public health services and health education to county residents.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 906-475-9977DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Pathways Community Mental Health

  200 West Spring Street, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Mental health and developmental disability servicesPathways connects people with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  Call 906-225-1181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Marquette County Legal Self-Help Center

  Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855

  Help here

  • Legal self-helpStaff help visitors find free legal information, forms, and court resources, but cannot give legal advice.
  Call 906-228-9510DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marquette 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