Otter Lake

Local offices in Otter Lake

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

• Utilities · City office

  Department of Public Works

  6161 Payne St, Otter Lake, MI

  Help here

  • Public worksContact the department about village public works services.
  Call 810-793-2245DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  5902 Genesee Ave., Otter Lake, MI

  Help here

  • Village services and sewer or tax questionsContact the Village Office for local government help and questions about sewer or tax information.
  Call 810-793-2665DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Otter Lake Branch, Lapeer District Library

  6361 Detroit Street, Otter Lake, MI 48464

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and take part in its programs.
  Call 810-793-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.lapeer.org

Village of Otter Lake website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Otter Lake

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

Job help near Otter Lake

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 Otter Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  GST Michigan Works! Lapeer County Service Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  550 Lake Drive, PO Box 600, Lapeer, MI 48446

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 810-664-1680DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  GST Michigan Works! - Genesee County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  711 N Saginaw Street, Suite 300, Flint, MI 48503

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 810-233-5974 Ext:154DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  GST Michigan Works! Tuscola County Service Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  1184 Cleaver Road, Caro, MI 48723

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 989-673-8103DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 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 Lapeer County

Otter Lake is in Lapeer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lapeer County Office

  1022 W. Genesee Street, Lapeer, MI 48446

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the local MDHHS office about state assistance and family services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Lapeer County Health Department

  1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer, MI 48446

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe department provides public health and prevention services to county residents.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new mothers, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 810-667-0448DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lapeer County Community Mental Health

  1570 Suncrest Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can call or visit to ask about mental health, substance use, and crisis support.Read more
  Call 810-667-0500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local health and human services resources.Read more
  Call 800-552-1183Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Valley Area Agency on Aging

  225 E. Fifth Street, Suite 200, Flint, MI 48502

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.Read more
  Call 810-239-7671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lapeer County Veteran Services

  287 W. Nepessing St., Suite 2, Lapeer, MI 48446

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and filing claims.
  Call 810-667-0256DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lapeer 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