Onaway
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Local offices in Onaway
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Older adults · County office
Onaway Senior Center, Presque Isle County Council on Aging
4203 S. Lynn Street, Onaway, MI 49765
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, rides, and support services at the Onaway center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on piccoa.org
Library · Regional office
Onaway Branch, Presque Isle District Library
20774 State Street, Onaway, MI 49765
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library resources, join programs, or get notary services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pidl.org
Local office · City office
Onaway City Hall
20774 State Street, Onaway, MI 49765
Help here
- City services and clerkContact the city clerk or manager for help with city services and local records.
- Water and sewer billingPay your city water bill online or ask City Hall about utility fees.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on onawaymi.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Onaway
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc
2569 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707-4617
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Presque Isle County
Onaway is in Presque Isle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Presque Isle County Office
164 N. Fourth Street, Rogers City, MI 49779
Help here
- State assistance and family servicesContact the office about state assistance and family services available to Presque Isle County residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department No. 4, Rogers City Office
106 E. Huron Street, Suite A, Rogers City, MI 49779
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health information, and other public health services.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Get nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd4.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority, Presque Isle Office
156 N. Fourth Street, Rogers City, MI 49779
Help here
- Mental health and developmental disability servicesGet mental health care, support coordination, and employment services for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nemcmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Presque Isle County Friend of the Court
151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779
Help here
- Family court supportGet help with child support, custody, parenting time, and enforcement of court orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.org
Older adults · County office
Presque Isle County Council on Aging
6520 Darga Highway, Posen, MI 49776
Help here
- Senior support and transportationOlder adults can get meals, in-home support, Medicare counseling, and transportation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on piccoa.org
Veterans · County office
Presque Isle County Veterans Affairs
151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing for veterans benefits, including compensation, pensions, burial benefits, education, and health care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on presqueislecounty.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