River Rouge
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Local offices in River Rouge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
River Rouge Housing Commission
180 Visger Road, River Rouge, MI 48218
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the commission about its housing programs and current application status.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riverrougehousing.com
Utilities · City office
River Rouge Water and Sewer Department
10600 W. Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, MI 48218
Help here
- Water and sewer billing and serviceAsk about water bills, payments, service turn-ons or shutoffs, and sewer problems.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofriverrouge.com
Local office · City office
River Rouge City Hall
10600 W. Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, MI 48218
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall about city departments, records, and local government services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofriverrouge.net
Older adults · City office
River Rouge Seniors Activity Center
10625 W. Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, MI 48218
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder residents can visit for weekday lunch, activities, field trips, and senior services.
- Senior tax helpEligible seniors can ask the center about free tax services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofriverrouge.net
Library · City office
River Rouge Public Library
221 Burke Street, River Rouge, MI 48218
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit for library materials, information, and programs for people of all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on river-rouge.lib.mi.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve River Rouge
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
Forgotten Harvest
15000 W. Eight Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
21405 Trolley Industrial Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
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
Lakeshore Legal Aid
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
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wayne County
River Rouge is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Wayne County WIC Clinic
33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition support and food benefits.
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
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
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Wayne County offices
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesUse the state office locator to find the MDHHS office serving your address and ask about benefits and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Human services · County office
Wayne County Health, Human & Veterans Services
33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184
Help here
- 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
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