Parma

Local offices in Parma

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
  Call 844-875-9211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org

• Library · Regional office

  Parma Branch Library

  102 Church Street, Parma, MI 49269

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the branch to use library services and find books and other learning resources.
  Call 517-531-4908DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myjclibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  117 W. Main Street, Parma, MI 49269

  Help here

  • Village services and paymentsVisit or call the office for village questions, permits, utility billing, and help arranging utility bill payment plans.
  Call 517-531-4785DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofparma.org

Village of Parma website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Parma

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

Offices for all of Jackson County

Parma is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Jackson County Health Department

  1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202

  Help here

  • Public health and preventive careGet vaccines, health screenings, sexual health services, and help with communicable diseases.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 517-788-4420DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mijackson.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  LifeWays

  1200 N. West Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesAsk about mental health and substance use services for people in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
  • Crisis supportCall the 24-hour crisis line for urgent mental health support.Read more
  Call 517-789-1209DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lifewaysmi.org

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Jackson County Legal Self-Help Center Network

  244 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201

  Help here

  • Legal self-help informationLibrary staff can help visitors find legal information and instructions for common court matters.
  Call 517-788-4087DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michiganlegalhelp.org

• Older adults · County office

  Jackson County Department on Aging

  1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesAdults age 60 and older can ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver support, and Medicare or Medicaid information.
  Call 517-768-8678DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mijackson.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging

  107 Chicago Street, Brooklyn, MI 49230

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can ask for referrals and help connecting to services.
  Call 800-335-7881DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wellwiseservices.org

• Veterans · County office

  Jackson County Veterans Affairs

  1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans, dependents, and surviving spouses can get help filing claims and applying for benefits.
  Call 517-788-4425DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mijackson.org

Everything in Jackson 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