Sandusky

Local offices in Sandusky

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

• Local office · City office

  Sandusky City Hall

  26 W. Speaker Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
  • Utility billingPay a city utility bill or ask City Hall about your account.Apply online
  • Trash and recyclingAsk City Hall about household trash, recycling, and large item pickup.
  Call 810-648-4444DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  GST Michigan Works! Sandusky Service Center

  575 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career training, and finding work.
  Call 810-648-5800DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Sandusky Branch Office

  277 E. Sanilac Road, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licensing and vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Sandusky District Library

  55 E. Sanilac Road, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Library cards and materialsGet a library card and borrow books, movies, and other materials.Read more
  • Public computers and Wi-FiUse public computers and Wi-Fi at the library.Read more
  • Senior delivery serviceAsk the library about weekly book delivery to senior communities.Read more
  Call 810-648-2644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sandusky.lib.mi.us

City of Sandusky website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sandusky

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

Job help near Sandusky

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.

• American Job Center

  GST Michigan Works! Sanilac County Service Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1 mile away

  575 W Sanilac Road, PO Box 147, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 810-648-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 20, 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 Sanilac County

Sandusky is in Sanilac County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Sanilac County Department of Health and Human Services

  515 S. Sandusky Rd., Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact this office about state assistance programs and family services.Apply online
  • Child supportResidents can get help with child support services through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 810-648-4420DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Northeast Michigan

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, bills, and other needs.Read more
  Call 888-636-4211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org

• Public health · County office

  Sanilac County Health Department

  171 Dawson St., Suite 123, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers services such as immunizations, family planning, testing, and disease prevention.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support, food benefits, breastfeeding help, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
  Call 810-648-4098DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanilachealth.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority

  227 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Mental health, developmental disability, and substance use servicesThe authority connects residents with mental health, developmental disability, and substance use care.
  • Crisis servicesResidents can call the authority any time for crisis support and help finding care.
  Call 810-648-0330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region VII Area Agency on Aging

  215 N. Elk St., Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get connected with services that support independence and well-being.
  Call 810-648-4497DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on region7aaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Sanilac County Veterans Affairs

  171 Dawson St., Suite 227, Sandusky, MI 48471

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for local, state, and federal benefits.
  Call 810-648-0212DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sanilac 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