Walker

Local offices in Walker

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Finance / Treasury

  4243 Remembrance Road NW, Walker, MI 49534

  Help here

  • Water and sewer bill paymentFind ways to pay your Walker water or sewer bill.
  Call 616-791-6861DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on walkermi.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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Walker City Hall

  4243 Remembrance Road NW, Walker, MI 49534

  Help here

  • City information and resident helpContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
  Call 616-453-6311DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on walkermi.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Walker Parks and Recreation

  4243 Remembrance Road NW, Walker, MI 49534

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and facility informationFind city parks, recreation programs, and information about facilities and events.Apply online
  Call 616-735-6118DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on walkermi.gov

City of Walker website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Walker

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

Offices for all of Kent County

Walker is in Kent County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Kent County Friend of the Court

  82 Ionia Avenue NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0351

  Help here

  • Child support and parenting ordersThe office helps enforce child support orders and provides services for custody and parenting time matters.
  Call 616-632-6888DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kentcountymi.gov

• State office · State office

  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Kent County Office

  121 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

  Help here

  • State benefits and assistanceResidents can visit the county office for help with state assistance programs and related services.Apply online
  Call 616-248-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mdhhs.michigan.gov

• Community action · County office

  Kent County Community Action

  121 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

  Help here

  • Basic needs and housing helpAsk about food, utility help, affordable housing, transportation, home repairs, and weatherization.
  Call 616-632-7950DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kentcountymi.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Heart of West Michigan United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.Read more
  Call 800-887-1107Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Kent County Health Department

  700 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesThe health department offers health clinics, immunizations, and WIC services at locations around the county.
  Call 616-632-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kentcountymi.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Network180

  790 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  Help here

  • Behavioral health care and crisis helpAdults, youth, and families can contact Network180 for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
  Call 616-336-3909DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on network180.org

Everything in Kent 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