Springport
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Local offices in Springport
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Utilities · City office
Village Office
137 E. Main St., Springport, MI 49284
Help here
- Village services and utility billsContact the Village Office for village services, water bills, and help with payments.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on springportmi.gov
Library · Regional office
Springport Branch, Jackson District Library
116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI 49284
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on myjdl.com
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Springport 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mijackson.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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mijackson.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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mijackson.org
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for disasters and how county agencies coordinate during emergencies.Read more
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lifewaysmi.org
Library · Regional office
Jackson District Library
244 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, research resources, and learning programs across the county library system.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myjdl.com
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