Branch County
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Local offices in Branch County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Branch County Department of Health and Human Services
388 Keith Wilhelm Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, health care, and cash assistance, and ask about adult or child protective services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency WIC Clinic
570 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhsj.org
Child support · County office
Branch County Friend of the Court
31 S. Division Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, custody, parenting time, and related family court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on branchcounty.gov
Housing authority · City office
Coldwater Housing Commission
60 South Clay Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Housing and homelessness helpContact the housing resource specialist for help if you are homeless or at risk of losing your housing.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coldwater.org
Local office · Regional office
Gryphon Place 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs such as food, housing, work, and childcare.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gryphon.org
Public health · Regional office
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, Coldwater Office
570 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, family health services, and public health information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhsj.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pines Behavioral Health Services
200 Vista Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Community mental healthContact Pines for community mental health services and support in Branch County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pinebhs.org
Older adults · Regional office
Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging (Region IIIC)
570 N. Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information about meals, transportation, home care, and support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhsj.org
Veterans · County office
Branch County Veterans Affairs
570 Marshall Street, Suite F, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care enrollment, emergency aid, and rides to some medical appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on branchcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Branch County Emergency Management
141 E. Chicago Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about emergency preparedness, community alerts, and disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on branchcounty.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Southwest Branch County Service Center
398 Marshall Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, resumes, career coaching, and job training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michiganworkssouthwest.org
Library · Regional office
Branch District Library
10 E. Chicago Street, Coldwater, MI 49036
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, internet access, printing, and programs for residents of Branch County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on branchdistrictlibrary.org
Branch County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Branch County
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
South Michigan Food Bank
5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, The
175 Main St, Battle Creek, MI 49014-4153
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Branch 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
Talk to a person
- Gryphon Place 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-250-5628 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988