Delta County
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Local offices in Delta County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Regional office
Delta County WIC Clinic
2920 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phdm.org
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Delta County Office
305 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this state office for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet information and help with child support services through the state office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
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
Public health · Regional office
Public Health, Delta and Menominee Counties
2920 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, health information, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phdm.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Pathways Community Mental Health, Delta County Office
2500 7th Avenue South, Suite 100, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Community mental health servicesContact Pathways for mental health and developmental disability services in Delta County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pathwaysup.org
Older adults · Regional office
U.P. Area Agency on Aging
2501 14th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Aging and long-term care informationOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help connecting with aging services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on upcap.org
Veterans · County office
Delta County Veteran Services
2840 College Avenue, Suite 2, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Veteran benefits and assistanceGet help with veterans benefits claims and emergency relief for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Delta County Emergency Management
2800 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationContact the county coordinator for information about emergency preparedness and local response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountymi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
UP Michigan Works!, Delta County
2950 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on upmichiganworks.org
Delta County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Delta 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
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
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
Human Resources Authority Inc
507 First Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829-3998
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Delta 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
- 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