Buchanan
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Local offices in Buchanan
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Local office · City office
Buchanan City Hall
302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for city records, clerk services, and help finding the right city department.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbuchanan.com
Utilities · City office
Buchanan Water and Sewer Utility Billing
302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help starting or stopping water service and paying water and sewer bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbuchanan.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Redbud City Center
131 S. Oak Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
Help here
- Community room rentalReserve the center for a community meeting, class, or family event.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbuchanan.com
Library · Regional office
Buchanan District Library
128 E. Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books, movies, and other items and take part in library programs.
- Public meeting and study roomsAsk the library about reserving its community room or study space.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on buchananlibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Buchanan Area Senior Center
810 Rynearson Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
Help here
- Senior activities and wellness programsOlder adults can find fitness, recreation, social activities, and other support programs at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thebasc.org
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Berrien County
Buchanan is in Berrien County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Berrien County Health Department
2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet public health services, health information, and help finding care for your family.
- Women, Infants & Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children can get food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Veterans · County office
Berrien County Veteran Services
701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and preparing claims.
- Emergency financial and burial assistanceEligible veterans and families can ask about emergency financial help and county burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Berrien County Self-Help Legal Resource Center
811 Port Street, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Court forms and procedure helpGet court forms and help understanding court procedures when representing yourself.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Berrien County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
919 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and disasters in Berrien County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on berriencountymi.gov
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Berrien County Office
401 Eighth Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49023
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance and get help with family and adult services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren
499 W. Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miworks.org
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
- Michigan 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988