Huron County
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Local offices in Huron County
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Public health · County office
Huron County Health Department
1142 S. Van Dyke Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, health information, and referrals.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hchd.us
Veterans · County office
Huron County Veterans Affairs
250 E. Huron Ave., Room 101-E, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care enrollment, and burial benefits.
- Veterans medical appointment transportationEligible veterans and families can ask about free rides to VA medical appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Emergency help · County office
Huron County 911 and Emergency Management
250 E. Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Emergency management informationContact the county for non-emergency information about emergency preparedness and public safety.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Huron Behavioral Health
1375 R. Dale Wertz Dr., Bad Axe, MI 48413
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- Behavioral health servicesContact Huron Behavioral Health to ask about local mental health and substance use services.
- 24-hour crisis lineCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on huroncmh.org
Child support · County office
Huron County Friend of the Court
250 E. Huron Ave., Room 211, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support orders, payment issues, and support reviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
Courts and legal help · County office
52nd Judicial Circuit Court
250 E. Huron Ave., Room 207, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesFind court forms and legal self-help resources, including information for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.huron.mi.us
State office · State office
Huron County MDHHS Office
1911 Sand Beach Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Public assistance and family servicesContact the office to ask about state assistance programs and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
GST Michigan Works! Bad Axe Service Center
614 N. Port Crescent St., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and other employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gstmiworks.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Human Development Commission, Huron County Office
856 N. Van Dyke Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Community action and human servicesContact HDC to ask about local services for people with low incomes and older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hdc-caro.org
Older adults · Regional office
Region VII Area Agency on Aging, Huron County
856 N. Van Dyke Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and referrals for services that help older adults live independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on region7aaa.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
Huron County, Michigan website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Huron 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 844-875-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988