Gladwin County
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Local offices in Gladwin County
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Human services · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Gladwin County
675 E. Cedar Ave., Suite 2, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Benefits and family supportVisit or contact the office about state assistance programs and family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the state office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central Michigan District Health Department, Gladwin County
103 N. Bowery, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and preventive health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org
Public health · Regional office
Central Michigan District Health Department WIC
103 N. Bowery, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- WICWIC offers food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmdhd.org
Veterans · County office
Gladwin County Office of Veterans Affairs
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for local, state, and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gladwincounty-mi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gladwin County Emergency Management
555 W. Cedar, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about county emergency planning and disaster preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gladwincounty-mi.gov
Child support · County office
Gladwin County Friend of the Court
401 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Family court ordersThe office helps the court enforce orders about child support, custody, and parenting time.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gladwincounty-mi.gov
Library · Regional office
Gladwin County District Library
402 James Robertson Drive, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Library resourcesUse the library system's books, learning resources, programs, and public facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcdl.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Gladwin Office
675 E. Cedar Ave., Suite 1, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, state ID, and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid Michigan Community Action, Gladwin Community Action Center
1302 Chatterton Street, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about local help with basic needs, housing, utilities, food, and family programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mmcaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Gladwin County Council on Aging
Antler Street, Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the county's aging service provider for help and programs for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on https://www.gladwinc coa.org/contact
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan, Gladwin County Center
655 E. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, MI 48624
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet behavioral health and substance use services for adults, children, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmhcm.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Gladwin 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
- 211 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988