Westland

Local offices in Westland

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing and Community Development

  32150 Dorsey, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramResidents can contact the department for information about rental assistance and housing vouchers.Read more
  • Homebuyer and home rehabilitation assistanceIncome-qualified residents can ask about homebuyer assistance and home rehabilitation programs.
  Call 734-595-0288DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Westland Housing Commission

  32150 Dorsey, Westland, MI 48186

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VouchersThe Housing Commission manages rental assistance vouchers for eligible residents.
  Call 734-595-0288DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water Billing

  36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • Water bill assistance informationResidents can ask the city about water bill assistance and program enrollment.
  • Water bill payments and billing questionsResidents can contact Water Billing about their city water bill.
  Call 734-467-3175DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 844-875-9211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Older adults · City office

  Senior Resources

  1119 N Newburgh Road, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportOlder residents can ask about senior programs, services, and local resources.
  • Meals on WheelsEligible residents can contact the center to enroll in Meals on Wheels.
  Call 734-722-7628DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Michigan Secretary of State Westland branch

  6090 N. Wayne Road, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and state IDResidents can visit the branch for driver license and state ID services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  William P. Faust Public Library of Westland

  6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can use library materials, get help finding information, and attend programs for all ages.
  Call 734-326-6123DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Westland

  36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceContact the city for general questions, information, and help finding the right department.Read more
  Call 734-713-3888DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation

  36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can ask about city parks, recreation programs, events, and facility reservations.
  Call 734-722-7620DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Westland website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Westland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Food 4 U

  Redford Brightmoor Initiative

  8.1 miles from the center of Westland

  12065 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48223

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 9:30 AM (last of the month). Last Saturday of the month

  Who can come: All are welcome.

  What to bring: No registration required.

  Call 313-326-4947DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on rbidetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Christine's Food Pantry

  St. Christine Christian Services

  8.3 miles from the center of Westland

  22303 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 2:30 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 48223 and 48219.

  What to bring: Bring ID showing your ZIP code, a green client service card, and a bag or cart to carry groceries.

  Call 313-543-1527DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  St. Christine Christian Services Soup Kitchen

  St. Christine Christian Services

  8.3 miles from the center of Westland

  22261 Fenkell, Detroit, MI 48223

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 2 PM. Until meals run out
  Call 313-255-0312DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sccsdetroit.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry

  9.4 miles from the center of Westland

  20740 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48219

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 6 PM. Closed first Monday of the month
  • Tue2 PM to 7 PM. Closed last week of the month
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM. Closed last week of the month

  What to bring: Appointment required. Closed the first Monday of the month and the last week of the month.

  Call 313-740-7688DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on brightmoorconnection.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  All Saints Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

  13 miles from the center of Westland

  6945 Wagner, Detroit, MI 48210

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: People living in ZIP code 48209 or 48210, with low income at or below 130% of Area Median Income for household size.

  What to bring: Appointment required. Bring identification and a Client Service Card; new clients can get a card after an assessment.

  Call 855-882-2736DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ccsem.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  All Saints Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

  13 miles from the center of Westland

  6945 Wagner, Detroit, MI 48210

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome.

  What to bring: No appointment, ID, proof of residency, or income is required.

  Call 855-882-2736DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ccsem.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Westland

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

Job help near Westland

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 Westland. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2.8 miles away

  35731 West Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI 48184

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

  Call 734-858-4284DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  SEMCA Michigan Works! Livonia American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4 miles away

  30246 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 734-513-4900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 27, 2025

• American Job Center

  SEMCA Michigan Works! Dearborn American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  6451 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, MI 48126

  Hours: 9-5 M-F

  Call 313-203-1891DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 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 Wayne County

Westland is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County WIC Clinic

  33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 734-727-7156DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Wayne County Senior Services

  3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184

  Help here

  • Senior meals and referralsAdults 60 and older in western Wayne County and downriver communities can ask about meal programs and referrals.
  Call 734-326-5202DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Wayne County Friend of the Court

  645 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226

  Help here

  • Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, parenting time, custody, and support orders.Read more
  Call 844-785-7593DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 3rdcc.org

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Wayne County offices

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesUse the state office locator to find the MDHHS office serving your address and ask about benefits and family services.Apply online
  Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall to find local help with food, housing, bills, transportation, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Human services · County office

  Wayne County Health, Human & Veterans Services

  33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, disease control, and environmental health support.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  • Emergency preparednessGet information and support to prepare for public health emergencies.Read more
  Call 734-727-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wayne 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