Mesick

Local offices in Mesick

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Mesick Hall

  119 E Mesick Ave, Mesick, MI 49668

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village or visit the hall for village government information and services.
  • Water and sewer servicesContact the village about its water and sewer systems.Read more
  Call 231-885-1646DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Mesick Public Library

  105 W. Mesick Ave, Mesick, MI 49668

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use online learning resources.
  Call 231-885-1120DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Mesick website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mesick

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

Offices for all of Wexford County

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Wexford County

  10641 W. Watergate Rd., Cadillac, MI 49601

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for state food and cash assistance and get help with other human services programs.Apply online
  Call 231-779-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Cadillac Housing Commission

  111 S. Simons St., Cadillac, MI 49601

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for income-based apartments for eligible individuals and families.
  Call 231-775-9491DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cadillac-mi.net

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211, Wexford County service

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or visit online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
  Call 844-875-9211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department #10, Wexford County

  521 Cobb St., Cadillac, MI 49601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the district health department.
  • WICApply for WIC food benefits and get nutrition support for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 231-775-9942DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, Cadillac office

  527 Cobb St., Cadillac, MI 49601

  Help here

  • Community mental health servicesContact the local office about mental health and related community support services.
  Call 231-775-3463DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Wexford County Administration

  437 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601

  Help here

  • County informationGet contact information and direction to Wexford County departments and services.Read more
  Call 231-779-9453DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wexford 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