Dansville

Local offices in Dansville

We have not checked Dansville on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Dansville

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

Offices for all of Ingham County

Dansville is in Ingham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing authority · County office

  Ingham County Housing Commission

  3882 Dobie Road, Okemos, MI 48864

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about low-income apartments for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 517-349-1643DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on docs.ingham.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Public health · County office

  Ingham County Health Department

  5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet county public health information and services, including maternal and child health and community health clinics.
  • WICGet nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 517-887-4311DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on docs.ingham.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties

  812 E. Jolly Road, Lansing, MI 48910

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportGet mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services for residents of the tri-county area.
  Call 517-346-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Ingham County Friend of the Court

  313 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48933

  Help here

  • Child support and family court helpGet information and forms about child support, custody, and parenting time cases.Apply online
  Call 517-483-6103DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fc.ingham.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Tri-County Office on Aging

  5303 S. Cedar Street, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48911

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding care, meals, caregiver support, and benefits for older adults and adults with disabilities.
  Call 517-887-1440DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ingham 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