Breckenridge

Local offices in Breckenridge

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  104 E. Saginaw St., Breckenridge, MI 48615

  Help here

  • Village government servicesVisit the office for village records, voter registration, elections, and other village government services.
  • Water and sewer billsContact the village office for help with village water and sewer payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 989-842-3109DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Howe Memorial Library

  128 E. Saginaw St., Breckenridge, MI 48615

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use a public computer, or get help with research and printing.
  Call 989-842-3202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howemempl.michlibrary.org

Village of Breckenridge website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Breckenridge

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

Offices for all of Gratiot County

Breckenridge is in Gratiot County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gratiot County Office

  201 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI 48847

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can apply for state assistance programs and get help with their benefits.Apply online
  • Child supportParents can get help with child support services through the state office.Read more
  Call 989-875-5181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Mid-Michigan District Health Department Alma WIC Clinic

  605 East Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can apply for food and nutrition support through the WIC clinic.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 989-875-3681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Northeast Michigan

  Help here

  • Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 888-636-4211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Mid-Michigan District Health Department, Gratiot Branch

  151 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI 48847

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get local public health and environmental health services through the Gratiot branch.
  Call 989-875-3681DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Gratiot County Commission on Aging

  515 S Pine River Street, Ithaca, MI 48847

  Help here

  • Meals and aging supportOlder residents can get meal programs, Medicare and Medicaid counseling, and referrals to local services.
  Call 989-875-5246DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Gratiot County Department of Veterans Affairs

  214 E Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help finding and applying for federal, state, and county benefits.
  Call 989-875-5258DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Gratiot 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