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Local offices in Suttons Bay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with food, housing, bills, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Utilities · City office
Village Utilities Department
1522 Richter Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceGet help with water or sewer service, including meter problems and service issues.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on suttonsbayvillage.org
Local office · City office
Village of Suttons Bay Offices
420 N Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Help here
- Village services and recordsVisit or call the village offices for help with village services, records, and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on suttonsbayvillage.org
Older adults · County office
Leelanau County Senior Services
8527 E Government Center Drive, Suite 106, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Help here
- Senior supportAdults age 60 and older can ask about transportation, in-home help, social activities, and assistance with some household costs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on leelanau.gov
Library · Regional office
Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library
416 Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online research tools, or ask about home delivery.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sbbdl.org
Village of Suttons Bay website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Suttons Bay
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
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Inc
3963 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City, MI 49686-9164
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Suttons Bay
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 Suttons Bay. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Northwest Michigan Works! Traverse City Service Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
16 miles away
1209 South Garfield Avenue, Suite C, Traverse City, MI 49686
Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Northwest Michigan Works! Petoskey Service Center
Also helps young people
45 miles away
2240 Mitchell Park Dr., Suite B, Petoskey, MI 49770
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Otsego Service Center
Also helps young people
48 miles away
2927 D & M Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Thursday 9am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 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 Leelanau County
Suttons Bay is in Leelanau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Grand Traverse-Leelanau County Office
701 S. Elmwood Ave., Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesResidents can get help applying for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Child supportParents can apply for help establishing or managing child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Heart of West Michigan United Way 2-1-1
Help here
- Community help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · Regional office
Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, Leelanau County Health Services
7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Suite 100, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Help here
- Public health and WICResidents can get immunizations, health screenings, and WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bldhd.org
Courts and legal help · County office
86th District Court, Leelanau County
8527 E Government Center Dr., Suite 201, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Help here
- Court procedures and formsResidents can get court forms and general information about court procedures and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountymi.gov
Older adults · County office
Leelanau County Senior Services
8527 E Government Center Dr., Suite 106, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Help here
- Senior supportOlder adults can ask about local services, transportation, meals, and help at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leelanau.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan
1609 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationCall for information about services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanm.org
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
- Michigan 211
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.
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