Oakland County
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Local offices in Oakland County
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Public health · County office
Oakland County WIC, Pontiac
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Public health · County office
Oakland County WIC, Southfield
27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children can get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Pontiac Office
51111 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesContact the state office for help with benefits and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing authority · County office
Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Development
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Home Improvement ProgramEligible homeowners can apply for an interest-free loan for needed home repairs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Oakland County Health Division
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations and other public health services at the county health centers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Oakland Community Health Network Access
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 32 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Behavioral health access screeningAsk for a screening to find mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oaklandchn.org
Child support · County office
Oakland County Friend of the Court
230 Elizabeth Lake Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, custody, parenting time, and court orders involving children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Older adults · Regional office
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services
31700 Middlebelt Road, Suite 140, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding local services and support across the region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ageways.org
Veterans · County office
Oakland County Veterans' Services
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 26 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help filing claims or appealing benefit decisions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Emergency help · County office
Oakland County Emergency Management
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 47 West, Pontiac, MI 48341
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and stay informed during a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Jobs and training · County office
Oakland County Michigan Works!, Novi
31186 Beck Road, Novi, MI 48377
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Jobs and training · County office
Oakland County Michigan Works!, Oak Park
22180 Parklawn Street, Room 111, Oak Park, MI 48237
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Jobs and training · County office
Oakland County Michigan Works!, Pontiac
1850 North Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48340
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Jobs and training · County office
Oakland County Michigan Works!, Southfield
21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 116, Southfield, MI 48076
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Jobs and training · County office
Oakland County Michigan Works!, Troy
550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
Jobs and training · County office
Oakland County Michigan Works!, Waterford
7500 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and exploring training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oakgov.com
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Pontiac Branch
1270 Pontiac Road, Suite 120, Pontiac, MI 48340
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for state driver license, state ID, and vehicle transactions that require an office visit.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Southfield Branch
25263 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for state driver license, state ID, and vehicle transactions that require an office visit.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Oakland County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oakland 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
Forgotten Harvest
15000 W. Eight Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
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
Lakeshore Legal Aid
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
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, PO Box 430598, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Oakland County
- Auburn Hills
- Berkley
- Beverly Hills
- Bingham Farms
- Birmingham
- Bloomfield Hills
- Clawson
- Farmington
- Farmington Hills
- Ferndale
- Franklin
- Hazel Park
- Holly
- Huntington Woods
- Keego Harbor
- Lake Angelusnot checked yet
- Lake Orion
- Lathrup Village
- Leonardnot checked yet
- Madison Heights
- Milford
- Northville
- Novi
- Oak Park
- Orchard Lake Village
- Ortonville
- Oxford
- Pleasant Ridge
- Pontiac
- Rochester
- Rochester Hills
- Royal Oak
- South Lyon
- Southfield
- Sylvan Lake
- Troy
- Village of Clarkston
- Walled Lake
- Wixom
- Wolverine Lake
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 844-875-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988