Fife Lake

Local offices in Fife Lake

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

Nonprofits that serve Fife Lake

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

Offices for all of Grand Traverse County

Fife Lake is in Grand Traverse County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Grand Traverse County Office

  701 S. Elmwood Street, Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684

  Help here

  • Benefits and human servicesResidents can contact the local office about state assistance and human services programs.Apply online
  Call 231-941-3900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Traverse City Housing Commission

  150 Pine Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

  Help here

  • Public and subsidized housingContact the commission about public and subsidized housing and tenant applications.Read more
  Call 231-922-4915DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tchousing.org

• Public health · County office

  Grand Traverse County Health Department

  2600 LaFranier Road, Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49686

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe Health Department provides health clinics, disease prevention, and environmental health services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 231-995-6111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority

  105 Hall Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use supportResidents can contact the authority about mental health and substance use services, including crisis help.Read more
  Call 231-922-4850DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Grand Traverse County Legal Self-Help Center

  610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686

  Help here

  • Free legal information and self-help resourcesVisitors can use legal information, forms, and referrals, and staff can help them find resources.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging

  1615 Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686

  Help here

  • In-home and community services for older adultsEligible county residents age 60 and older can ask about home care, respite care, transportation, and other support.Read more
  Call 231-922-4688DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grand Traverse 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