West Branch
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Local offices in West Branch
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
West Branch City Hall
121 N. 4th St., West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westbranch.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Ogemaw Commission on Aging
1528 S. M-33, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Senior center and aging servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and information about in-home support.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ogemawcoa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Michigan Works! Region 7B Service Center
2389 S. M-76, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Job search and training helpVisit the service center for help with job searches, career guidance, and training resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michworks4u.org
State office · State office
Michigan Secretary of State West Branch Branch Office
2394 W. M-55, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license, state ID, and vehicle services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Library · Regional office
West Branch District Library
119 N. Fourth Street, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, and get help with library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westbranchlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Branch
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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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 Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
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
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc
2569 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707-4617
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ogemaw County
West Branch is in Ogemaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing authority · County office
Ogemaw County Home Improvement Program
806 W. Houghton Avenue, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Home improvement assistanceAsk about county housing help and apply for the Home Improvement Program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us
Local office · Regional office
211 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211nemichigan.org
Public health · Regional office
District Health Department No. 2, Ogemaw County
630 Progress Street, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services, including immunizations and other health programs.
- WICGet information about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhd2.org
Veterans · County office
Ogemaw County Office of Veterans Affairs
205 S. Eighth Street, Room 111, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing veterans, survivor, and dependent claims and finding related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us
Child support · County office
Ogemaw County Friend of the Court
806 W. Houghton Avenue, Suite 106, West Branch, MI 48661
Help here
- Child support and family court servicesGet help with child support, custody, parenting time, and support order enforcement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us
Emergency help · County office
Ogemaw County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county information about emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ocmi.us
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
- 211 Northeast Michigan
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 888-636-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988