West Branch

Local offices in West Branch

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

• Local office · City office

  West Branch City Hall

  121 N. 4th St., West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and questions about local government.
  Call 989-345-0500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Ogemaw Commission on Aging

  1528 S. M-33, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Senior center and aging servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and information about in-home support.Read more
  Call 989-345-3010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Michigan Works! Region 7B Service Center

  2389 S. M-76, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpVisit the service center for help with job searches, career guidance, and training resources.
  Call 989-345-1090DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on michworks4u.org

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State West Branch Branch Office

  2394 W. M-55, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and vehicle services.
  Call 888-767-6424DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  West Branch District Library

  119 N. Fourth Street, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, and get help with library resources.
  Call 989-345-2235DirectionsWebsite

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

City of West Branch website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve West Branch

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

Job help near West Branch

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

  Michigan Works! Ogemaw County Service Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  3.1 miles away

  2389 South M-76, West Branch, MI 48661

  Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm, closed 12pm-1pm for lunch

  Call 989-345-1090DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 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 Ogemaw County

West Branch is in Ogemaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing help · County office

  Ogemaw County Home Improvement Program

  806 W. Houghton Avenue, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Home improvement assistanceAsk about county housing help and apply for the Home Improvement Program.Apply online
  Call 989-345-5390DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Northeast Michigan

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department No. 2, Ogemaw County

  630 Progress Street, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services, including immunizations and other health programs.
  • WICGet information about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 989-345-5020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd2.org

• Veterans · County office

  Ogemaw County Office of Veterans Affairs

  205 S. Eighth Street, Room 111, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help filing veterans, survivor, and dependent claims and finding related services.
  Call 989-345-5170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us

• Child support · County office

  Ogemaw County Friend of the Court

  806 W. Houghton Avenue, Suite 106, West Branch, MI 48661

  Help here

  • Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, custody, parenting time, and support order enforcement.
  Call 989-345-5520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Ogemaw County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county information about emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation.
  Call 989-701-5126Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us

Everything in Ogemaw 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