Vanderbilt

Local offices in Vanderbilt

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Vanderbilt Hall

  606 Garfield St, Vanderbilt, MI 49795

  Help here

  • Village servicesVisit or call the village office for help with village business, meetings, and local information.
  Call 989-983-4244DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Vanderbilt Branch, Otsego County Library

  170 Mill Street, Vanderbilt, MI 49795

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use local library services.
  Call 989-983-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Vanderbilt website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Vanderbilt

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

Offices for all of Otsego County

Vanderbilt is in Otsego County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Otsego County Prosecuting Attorney Family Support Division

  800 Livingston Boulevard, Suite 3-D, Gaylord, MI 49735

  Help here

  • Paternity and child support establishmentGet help establishing paternity or setting up a child support order.
  Call 989-731-7439DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Otsego County office

  931 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for food, cash, health, child care, and emergency relief benefits through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 989-732-1702DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Otsego County Housing Committee

  225 West Main Street, Room 213, Gaylord, MI 49735

  Help here

  • Home repair assistanceAsk about low-interest or deferred loans for home repairs and emergency housing repairs.
  Call 989-731-7570DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Otsego County office

  95 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI 49735

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and appointments.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-432-4121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Otsego County Commission on Aging

  1165 ElkView Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsContact the county office for help and information about services for older adults.
  Call 989-732-1122DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Otsego County Veterans Affairs

  225 W Main Street, Room 213, Gaylord, MI 49735

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits or appealing a benefits decision.Read more
  Call 989-731-7575DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Otsego 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