Farwell
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Local offices in Farwell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village Office
109 S. Hall Street, Farwell, MI 48622
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageoffarwellmi.gov
Library · Regional office
Surrey Township Public Library
105 E. Michigan Street, Farwell, MI 48622
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stpl.org
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
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clare County
Farwell is in Clare County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Clare County Office
725 Richard Drive, Harrison, MI 48625
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this office for help with state benefit and family service programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central Michigan District Health Department, Clare County Office
815 N. Clare Avenue, Suite B, Harrison, MI 48625
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the health department.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org
Public health · Regional office
Central Michigan District Health Department, Clare County WIC Office
815 N. Clare Avenue, Suite B, Harrison, MI 48625
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org
Older adults · County office
Clare County Senior Services
225 W. Main Street, Harrison, MI 48625
Help here
- Senior and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, in-home help, and other local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on clarecoseniors-coa.net
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Clare County Office
1574 E. Washington Road, Farwell, MI 48622
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency to ask about help with food, housing, utilities, and other family needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mmcaa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Clare County Service Center
402 N. First Street, Harrison, MI 48625
Help here
- Job search and trainingJob seekers can get help with career planning, resumes, interviews, and training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michworks4u.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