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Local offices in Onekama
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Onekama Office
5283 Main Street, Onekama, MI 49675
Help here
- Village services and billsContact the village office about sewer bills, village taxes, and other village services.
- Farr Center hallAsk the village clerk about using the Farr Center hall for a community event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on onekama.info
Jobs and training · Regional office
Northwest Michigan Works! Manistee American Job Center
50 Filer Street, Suite F, Manistee, MI 49660
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with résumés, interviews, and online job searches.
- Adult educationGet help with high school completion, GED preparation, basic skills, computers, and English lessons.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on networksnorthwest.org
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · County office
Onekama Branch Library
5283 Main Street, Onekama, MI 49675
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow materials, use library resources, and get help with your library account.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on manisteelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Onekama
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
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
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
FiveCAP Inc
302 N. Main Street, PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454-0037
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Onekama
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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Onekama. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Northwest Michigan Works! Service Center - Manistee
Also helps young people
10 miles away
400 River Street, Manistee, MI 49660
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026
American Job Center
Michigan Works! West Central Mason County Workforce Service Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
30 miles away
920 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, MI 49431
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
American Job Center
Michigan Works! West Central Lake County Workforce Service Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
36 miles away
5252 M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304
Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Michigan
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board
600 East Front Street, Suite 205, PO Box 506 - 49685, Traverse City, MI 49685
Workforce board
Michigan Workforce Development Board
320 S. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48933
Offices for all of Manistee County
Onekama 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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on manisteecountymi.gov
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
- CALL 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-5253 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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