Van Buren County
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Local offices in Van Buren County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Van Buren County Friend of the Court
203 S Niles Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support payments, orders, and case questions.
- Custody and parenting timeParents can get information and help with custody and parenting time matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov
State office · State office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Van Buren County
57150 County Road 681, Hartford, MI 49057
Help here
- Public assistanceResidents can visit the county office for help with state public assistance programs.
- Child supportResidents can contact MDHHS about state child support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Human services · County office
Van Buren County Community Services
219 E Paw Paw Street, Suite 201, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Home repair fundingThe county can connect eligible homeowners with help paying for major home repairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov
Local office · Regional office
Gryphon Place 2-1-1
Help here
- Information and referralResidents can call 2-1-1 any time to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gryphon.org
Public health · Regional office
Van Buren / Cass District Health Department, Lawrence Office
260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department for local health services and resources.
- WICContact the health department to ask about WIC services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vbcassdhd.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority
801 Hazen Street, Suite C, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Mental health servicesResidents can contact the authority for mental health services and support.
- Crisis supportResidents can call the 24-hour crisis line for urgent behavioral health support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vbcmh.com
Older adults · Regional office
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults and people with disabilities can call for information and help finding local services.
- Home-delivered mealsAdults age 60 and older who cannot attend a meal site may ask about home-delivered meals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagencyonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Van Buren County Veterans Services
226 E Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for VA benefits.
- Emergency relief for veteransEligible veterans can ask the office about emergency relief funds.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Van Buren County Office of Domestic Preparedness
205 S Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Emergency managementThe office helps coordinate countywide preparation, response, and recovery for major emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vanburencountymi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Van Buren County Service Center
32849 E Red Arrow Highway, Suite 100, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can visit for help finding work and using workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on miworks.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State Paw Paw Branch
32849 Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit a branch to handle driver license, state ID, and vehicle transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
Van Buren District Library
200 N Phelps Street, Decatur, MI 49045
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers, and join programs at the library system’s branches.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vbdl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Van Buren 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
Feeding America West Michigan
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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 Aid of Western Michigan
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
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
185 E Main St Ste 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-4432
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Van Buren 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
- Gryphon Place 2-1-1
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