Saginaw
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Local offices in Saginaw
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Saginaw Office
515 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 100, Saginaw, MI 48607
Help here
- Unemployment insurance claimsGet in-person help with an unemployment insurance claim.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing help · City office
Saginaw Housing Commission
1803 Norman Street, Saginaw, MI 48601
Help here
- Public housing assistanceResidents can apply for the housing programs offered by the Saginaw Housing Commission.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginawhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Water Billing and Customer Accounting
1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 105, Saginaw, MI 48601
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk about your city water or sewer bill, account, or payment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginaw-mi.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Service Center-Saginaw
312 E. Genesee Street, Saginaw, MI 48607
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganworks.com
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Saginaw-Bay Road
4404 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
Help here
- Driver and state identification servicesVisit for driver license and state identification services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
State office
Michigan Secretary of State Saginaw-Dixie Highway
4212 Dixie Highway, Saginaw, MI 48601
Help here
- Driver and state identification servicesVisit for driver license and state identification services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Public Libraries of Saginaw
505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its learning and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginawlibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Saginaw City Hall
1315 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601
Help here
- City services and department informationContact City Hall to find the city department or service you need.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginaw-mi.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Facilities
1435 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601
Help here
- City parks and facilitiesContact the city about its parks, facilities, and recreation spaces.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginaw-mi.com
City of Saginaw, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Saginaw
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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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 Eastern Michigan
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
Saginaw County Community Action Committee
2824 Perkins St, Saginaw, MI 48601-1505
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Saginaw County
Saginaw is in Saginaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Saginaw County WIC
1600 North Michigan Avenue, Room 502, Saginaw, MI 48602
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under age five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginawcountypublichealth.gov
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Saginaw County Office
411 East Genesee, Saginaw, MI 48607
Help here
- State benefits and human servicesResidents can contact the office about state assistance programs and human services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Saginaw County Health Department
1600 North Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, clinic care, and referrals to local health resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginawcountypublichealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
500 Hancock Street, Saginaw, MI 48602
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesResidents can contact the authority to ask about mental health and developmental disability services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccmha.org
Child support · County office
Saginaw County Friend of the Court
111 South Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602
Help here
- Child support and family order helpThe office helps with child support, custody, parenting time, and enforcement of court orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saginawcountymi.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
- 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
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.
Call 988Text 988