Baldwin

Local offices in Baldwin

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Baldwin Office

  620 Washington Street, Baldwin, MI 49304

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billsContact the village office for local government services and to pay water, sewer, or property tax bills.Read more
  Call 231-745-3587DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbaldwin.org

• Library · Regional office

  Pathfinder Community Library

  812 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library information resources.
  Call 231-745-4010DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pathfinderlibrary.org

Village of Baldwin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Baldwin

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

Offices for all of Lake County

Baldwin is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department #10 WIC Clinic, Lake County

  5681 S. M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition support, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 231-745-4831DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org

• State office · State office

  MDHHS Lake County Office

  5653 S. M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304

  Help here

  • State assistance programsVisit or contact the office for information about state assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet information about child support services through the local MDHHS office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 231-745-8159DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Michigan 211, Heart of West Michigan United Way

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free help finding local housing, food, health, and other community resources.Read more
  Call 800-887-1107Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · Regional office

  District Health Department #10, Lake County

  5681 S. M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services, including immunizations and health information.Read more
  Call 231-745-4663DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd10.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  West Michigan Community Mental Health, Lake County

  1090 N. Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the local office about mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services.Read more
  Call 231-745-4659DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wmcmhs.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

  3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet guidance on in-home care, meals, transportation, benefits, and caregiver support.Read more
  Call 616-456-5664DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaawm.org

Everything in Lake 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.
• 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