St. Louis
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Local offices in St. Louis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gratiot Community Senior Center
1329 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MI 48880
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can visit for programs, activities, and weekday lunch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stlouismi.com
Library · City office
T.A. Cutler Memorial Library
312 Michigan Ave, St. Louis, MI 48880
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and access digital collections.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stlouismi.com
Local office · City office
St. Louis City Hall
300 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city departments, public records, and local government questions.
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with city utility accounts and pay utility bills at the City Hall service counter.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stlouismi.com
City of St. Louis, Michigan website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Louis
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
Greater Lansing Food Bank
5600 Food Court, Bath, MI 48808
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
EightCAP Inc
5827 Orleans Rd, Orleans, MI 48865-8603
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gratiot County
St. Louis is in Gratiot County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gratiot County Office
201 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI 48847
Help here
- Public assistanceResidents can apply for state assistance programs and get help with their benefits.Apply online
- Child supportParents can get help with child support services through the state office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Mid-Michigan District Health Department Alma WIC Clinic
605 East Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can apply for food and nutrition support through the WIC clinic.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mmdhd.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org
Public health · Regional office
Mid-Michigan District Health Department, Gratiot Branch
151 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI 48847
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get local public health and environmental health services through the Gratiot branch.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mmdhd.org
Older adults · County office
Gratiot County Commission on Aging
515 S Pine River Street, Ithaca, MI 48847
Help here
- Meals and aging supportOlder residents can get meal programs, Medicare and Medicaid counseling, and referrals to local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gratiotmi.com
Veterans · County office
Gratiot County Department of Veterans Affairs
214 E Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help finding and applying for federal, state, and county benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gratiotmi.com
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 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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