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Local offices in Grosse Pointe
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Local office · City office
City Hall
17147 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and questions for city departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grossepointecity.org
Utilities · City office
Finance and Assessing
17147 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with your city water bill and pay it online or in person at City Hall.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grossepointecity.org
Library · Regional office
Grosse Pointe Public Library
10 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card, borrow materials, and ask staff for help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grossepointelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
17147 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind city recreation programs and get information about resident park access.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grossepointecity.org
Older adults · City office
Active Adult Commission
17147 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
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- Activities for older adultsContact the city about activities and services for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on grossepointecity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wayne County
Grosse Pointe is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wayne County Health, Human & Veterans Services
33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184
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- Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, disease control, and environmental health support.Read more
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
- Emergency preparednessGet information and support to prepare for public health emergencies.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountymi.gov
Veterans · County office
Wayne County Veterans Services
400 Monroe Street, Suite 405, Detroit, MI 48226
Help here
- Veterans assistanceEligible veterans can ask for help with financial hardship, funeral expenses, and basic needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountymi.gov
Older adults · County office
Wayne County Senior Services
3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184
Help here
- Senior meals and referralsAdults 60 and older in western Wayne County and downriver communities can ask about meal programs and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountymi.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
707 West Milwaukee Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dwihn.org
Child support · County office
Wayne County Friend of the Court
645 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Help here
- Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, parenting time, custody, and support orders.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 3rdcc.org
Emergency help · County office
Wayne County Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind guidance to prepare for emergencies and disasters affecting Wayne County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecounty.com
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
- MI 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