Shiawassee County
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Local offices in Shiawassee County
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Human services · Regional office
Central Michigan 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centralmichigan211.org
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Shiawassee County Office
1720 E. Main St., Suite 1, Owosso, MI 48867
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the local office for state assistance and family services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Housing authority · County office
Shiawassee County Community Development, Housing Rehabilitation
201 N. Shiawassee St., 3rd Floor, Corunna, MI 48817
Help here
- Housing rehabilitationEligible homeowners can seek help with emergency repairs that affect health or safety.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shiawassee.net
Public health · County office
Shiawassee County Health Department
149 E. Corunna Ave., Corunna, MI 48817
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shiawasseechd.net
Mental health and recovery · County office
Shiawassee County CMH Authority dba Shiawassee Health & Wellness
1555 Industrial Drive, Owosso, MI 48867
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesResidents can contact the county mental health authority for behavioral health services and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shiabewell.org
Child support · County office
Shiawassee County Friend of the Court
Circuit Courthouse, 208 N. Shiawassee St., 1st Floor, Corunna, MI 48817
Help here
- Child support and family court assistanceGet help with child support, custody, parenting time, and support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shiawassee.net
Older adults · Regional office
Valley Area Agency on Aging
225 E. Fifth Street, Suite 200, Flint, MI 48502
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on valleyareaaging.org
Veterans · County office
Shiawassee County Veterans Affairs
1042 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI 48817
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shiawassee.net
Jobs and training · Regional office
GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center
1975 West M-21, 2nd Floor, Owosso, MI 48867
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with career planning, job searches, resumes, and training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gstmiworks.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State, Owosso Branch
1720 E. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver license, state ID, and vehicle registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Emergency help · County office
Shiawassee County Emergency Services / Homeland Security
James P. Capitan Center, 149 E. Corunna Ave., Corunna, MI 48817
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shiawassee.net
Library · Regional office
Shiawassee District Library
502 W. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, programs, and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mysdl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shiawassee County
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
Greater Lansing Food Bank
5600 Food Court, Bath, MI 48808
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
Michigan Advocacy Program
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
Capital Area Community Services Incorporated
101 E. Willow Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Shiawassee 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
- Central Michigan 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-561-2500 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988