Monroe County
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Local offices in Monroe County
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Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Monroe Office
903 S Telegraph Road, Suite A, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, and other assistance programs or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
- Medicaid and health coverageApply for Medicaid and get help with health coverage programs.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · County office
Monroe County WIC Clinic
2353 S Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.mi.us
Housing help · City office
Monroe Housing Commission
20 N Roessler Street, Monroe, MI 48162
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing in the City of Monroe.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroehousing.org
Public health · County office
Monroe County Health Department
2353 S Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Personal and public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, family health services, and help with health concerns in the community.
- Environmental healthGet information about food safety, water quality, sewage, and other environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.mi.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Monroe Community Mental Health Authority
1001 S Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Mental health servicesGet help finding mental health services for children, families, and adults.
- Substance use servicesGet information about treatment, counseling, and detox services for substance use.
- Behavioral health urgent careGet immediate support for an urgent behavioral health need and help connecting with ongoing care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecmha.org
Courts and legal help · Nonprofit
Monroe County Legal Self-Help Center
1140 S Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Legal information and court formsGet free help finding legal information, court forms, instructions, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.org
Older adults · Regional office
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services
14930 LaPlaisance Road, Suite 130, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and understanding Medicare.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageways.org
Veterans · County office
Monroe County Department of Veterans Affairs
965 S Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48166
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for eligible county, state, and federal veterans benefits.
- Emergency aid and burial benefitsAsk about emergency financial help and county burial benefits for eligible veterans and survivors.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.mi.us
Child support · County office
Monroe County Friend of the Court
106 E First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Child support orders and enforcementGet help with child support orders, payments, enforcement, and applications for services.Apply online
- Custody and parenting time ordersGet information about enforcing or changing a court order for custody or parenting time.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.mi.us
Emergency help · County office
Monroe County Emergency Management
987 S Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local hazards and how to prepare for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monroe.mi.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
SEMCA Michigan Works! Monroe American Job Center
1531 N Telegraph Road, Suite D, Monroe, MI 48162
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, resumes, interviews, and job training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on semcamiworks.org
State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Monroe Branch
1107 S Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit by appointment for driver license, state ID, vehicle title, and registration services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Monroe County Library System
840 S Roessler Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, reference help, and services for readers across the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mymcls.com
Monroe County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Monroe County, closest to the center of Monroe first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
All Saints Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
32 miles from the center of Monroe6945 Wagner, Detroit, MI 48210
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People living in ZIP code 48209 or 48210, with low income at or below 130% of Area Median Income for household size.
What to bring: Appointment required. Bring identification and a Client Service Card; new clients can get a card after an assessment.
Listed on ccsem.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
All Saints Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
32 miles from the center of Monroe6945 Wagner, Detroit, MI 48210
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
Who can come: Everyone is welcome.
What to bring: No appointment, ID, proof of residency, or income is required.
Listed on ccsem.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Manna Community Meal
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Detroit
33 miles from the center of Monroe1950 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 10 AM
- Tue8 AM to 10 AM
- Wed8 AM to 10 AM
- Fri8 AM to 10 AM
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM
Listed on stpetersdetroit.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Food 4 U
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
33 miles from the center of Monroe12065 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 9:30 AM (last of the month). Last Saturday of the month
Who can come: All are welcome.
What to bring: No registration required.
Listed on rbidetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Free Community Meals at Christ Church
Christ Church Detroit
34 miles from the center of Monroe960 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Each Sunday, starting at 12:30 p.m., while supplies last. The page does not state an end time.
Who can come: All are welcome.
Listed on christcd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Christine's Food Pantry
St. Christine Christian Services
34 miles from the center of Monroe22303 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 2:30 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 48223 and 48219.
What to bring: Bring ID showing your ZIP code, a green client service card, and a bag or cart to carry groceries.
Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monroe County
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
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Monroe County Opportunity Program, Inc
1140 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161-4006
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Monroe 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
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.
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