Our Community Organizations
Pine Ave. Drop-In Center, Inc.
Located at 340 Pine Ave. Alma, MI 48801 (989) 463-1588 Hours are 9.00am--4.30pm
Mon-Fri The Drop-In is a free service to all adults with a mental illness or emotional
problem. People we serve do NOT have to go to Community Mental Health, have insurance,
be in therapy or on medications to "drop-in." (We do not provide therapists or med
services.)
ACE MEDICAL SUPPLY
(989) 330-2937 525 N. State St., Suite #5, Alma,
MI 48801
ADDICTION SOLUTIONS COUNSELING CENTER
(ASCC) (989) 968-4048 Hours: Monday through
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Substance Abuse counseling,
abuse and trauma therapy, outpatient therapy, family/marital therapy, EMDR therapy,
gambling treatment. Medicaid accepted. Payment assistance is available for substance
abuse therapy. 218 Washington, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
ADDICTION SOLUTIONS COUNSELING CENTER
(989) 779-9449 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00
am-9:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am-5:00pm. This program accepts most insurance. Outpatient
Mental Health Substance Abuse Counseling as well as outpatient psychiatric care
are provided. Offer group, family, couple, individual and adolescent counseling.
Republic School 300 Republic Ave., Alma, MI 48801
ADULT AND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
(989) 463-2488 Adult high school completion, alternative
education, English as a Second Language, free tutoring, GED preparation and testing,
adult literacy and tutoring, computer assisted learning, sports program, work based
study program.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
(AA) (989) 463-4971 Call Community Mental Health for local
listings or (800) 821-3014 Provides local listings for educational services for
persons with alcohol, drug, or other related concerns. Services are also offered
to families and friends of chemically dependent persons.
ALMA COLLEGE
(989) 463-7111 614 West Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801 www.alma.edu/
ALMA COLLEGE HEAD START
(989) 463-2797 614 West Superior, Alma, MI 48801 Best time
to call is 8:00 am-8:30 am and 3:30 pm -4:30 pm.
ALMA HEAD START
(989) 463-2635 1010 West VanBuren Road, Alma, MI 48801 Best time
to call is 8:00am-8:30 am and 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
ALMA HOUSING COMMISSION
(989) 463-4200 400 E. Warwick Drive, Alma, MI 48801 Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (closed 12:00 pm-1:30 pm) Safe, affordable 2, 3 and
4 bedroom apartments for low-income persons. One and two bedroom units are available
to senior/ disabled individuals. Assistance is also available to rent from private
landlords. Also Section 8 program.
ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
(989) 463-3966 351 North Court Street, Alma, MI 48801 Hours:
Monday & Friday 12:00 pm-9:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:30 am-9:00 pm;
& Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(989) 463-3111 1500 North Pine Avenue, Alma, MI 48801 ALTERNATIVE
COUNSELING CENTER (989) 831-9111 129 E. Main, Stanton, MI 48888 Offer services for
abuse: child/adult, adult education, child services, counseling services, parenting,
substance abuse, career counseling.
AMAZING GRACE OUTREACH
(989) 842-5813 8389 N. Wheeler Road, Wheeler, MI 48662 Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am-2:00 pm Free food (can use up to 4 times per year)
and clothing at reasonable prices. Must furnish picture ID with current address.
AMERICAN RED CROSS (989) 463-3209 525 N. State St. Suite # 3, Alma, MI 48801 www.gratiotredcross.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Armed Forces Emergency Services.
Baby Pantry on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each
month from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Used clothing, formula, diapers, jar food, personal
care items and car seats available by appointment. Blood drives held year-round.
Visit www.gratiotredcross.org for complete list. Disaster Services- provides immediate,
disaster-related needs to people facing emergency situations such as a home fire.
Health and Safety Services-Certifications available from trained Red Cross instructors
for Adult, Child and Infant CPR, standard first aid, babysitter training, water
safety, lifeguarding.
Ashley: East Washington Church United Brethren Church
(989) 838-2314 (989) 847-3495
8051 S Crapo Rd., Ashley, MI 48806
Mt. Pleasant: Central Michigan Christian Church
(989) 773-1800 3433 South Lincoln
Rd., Mt Pleasant, MI
Shepherd: Destiny Christian Ministries
(989) 773-1499 Blanchard Rd., Shepherd, MI
48883
St. Louis: St. Louis Church of the Nazarene
(989) 681-3467 (989)763-4959 1001 W.
Washington St. St Louis, MI 48880
ASHLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
(989) 847-2102 104 New Street, P.O. Box 6, Ashley, MI 48806
ASHLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
(989) 847-4283 x 1007 104 New Street, Ashley, MI 48806 School
Year Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 7:30 am-11:00 am, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. Summer Hours: Tuesday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am-12:00 noon,12:30 pm-3:00 pm.
BABY PANTRY
(989) 463-3209 Located at American Red Cross 525 N. State St., Suite
# Alma, MI 48801 Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Diapers, clothing
and formula when available.
BABY PANTRY
(989) 224-2636 Located at First Congregational Church 100 Maple Avenue,
St. Johns, MI 48879 Hours: Tuesdays (except fifth Tuesday of the month) 11:00 am-5:00
pm Food, clothing and special items for infants and toddlers in need, as available.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
(989) 463-3434 227 E. Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801 Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm and other times by appointment. Establishing and supporting
one-on-one mentoring relationships with at risk youth in our community. Serving
youth from 5 to 14 and offering parental support as well as mentor training.
BRECKENRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
(989) 842-3182 700 Wright Street, Breckenridge, MI
48615
BUILDING BLOCKS III EARLY HEAD START
(989) 875-4445 125 S. Maple Street, Ithaca,
MI 48847 An Early Head Start Center. Best time to call is 8:00am -4:30 pm.
BUILDING BLOCKS IV EARLY HEAD START- CLINTON COUNTY
(989) 224-1368 4179 S. US 27,
St. Johns, MI 48879 An Early Head Start Center serving Clinton County Residents.
Best time to call is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
CAREER CLOSET
(989) 968-4068 226 N. State St., Alma, MI 48801 Hours: Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
pm, Thursdays Noon-1:00 pm. Offering gently worn, professional clothing at no cost
to women interested in entering the job market or in advancing their careers.
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
(989) 773-9328 210 Court St. Suite A, Mt. Pleasant ,MI
48858 Fees are based on a sliding scale. This program participates with most insurance.
Counseling services for children and adults, couples, and families, as well as parenting
groups, bereavement groups, substance abuse assessments and counseling are provided.
CENTER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE
(800) 724-7441 Free legal assistance to low-income persons
if the problem affects a number of low-income persons. Deals with problems with
Michigan's welfare system, health, childcare, work, nutrition and subsidized housing
programs. The attorneys will provide workshops and trainings on many topics to clients
and agencies. The center also helps clients understand and speak out on legislative
and policy issues that affect them. Check our website atwww.ccj-mi.org. For poverty
law and public benefits log on to www.mplp.org. To determine whether you are eligible
for food stamps, log on to www.foodstampshelp.org.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC
(989) 774-3904 Speech- Complete
evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for all speech and language disorders. Summer
outpatient camp for children at Carls Center. Hearing- Complete hearing assessment,
speech reading, general listening skills training, and determination of need for
an orientation to hearing aids. ABR testing for newborns and children. E&G testing.
Fall and Balance clinic for prevention assessment for older adults. Psychology Clinic-Psychological
training and consultation center, violence reduction training program, trauma and
anxiety disorders clinic, parent-child interaction therapy, psychological assessment
clinic.
CHILD ADVOCACY OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN
(989) 463-1422 525 N. State Street, Suite# 4,
Alma, MI 48801 or (800) 552-4489 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am–4:00 pm Services available:
training of childcare providers and DHS relative/ aides in Gratiot, Isabella and
Clare counties; Happiest Baby on the Block training; parenting classes and child
abuse and neglect (CAN) prevention education in Gratiot County.
COMMISSION ON AGING
(989) 875-5246 515 South Pine River Street, Ithaca, MI 48847
Assistance for seniors 60 and over including case management, personal care, respite
care, homemaking, home chore service, minor home repair, home-delivered meals, Senior
Gratiot Newspaper, Food With Friends Program, Medicare-Medicaid Assistance Program,
and referrals, help for prescriptions and utilities (when fund are available). Volunteer
services available for transportation to appointments. Caregiver training. For information
on the Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs call the Isabella County Commission
on Aging at (989) 772-0748.
COMMUNITY CAFÉ
(989) 463-2940 First Presbyterian Church 495 Charles Avenue. Alma,
MI 48801 Hours: Thursday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm A free well-balanced meal to help people
experiencing hard times. Kids Café is often an activity time from 4:15pm-5:15 pm
for children before the meal, where they can make crafts and play games together.
COMMUNITY HOPE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
6728 Vining Rd., Greenville,
MI 48838 (616) 225-8220 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm. Some insurances accepted.
Counseling services for abuse: child/spouse, substance abuse.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF GRATIOT COUNTY
(989) 463-4971 320 Warwick, P.O.
Box 69, Alma, MI 48801 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (evenings by appointment)
Participates with Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances; sliding fee determined
by ability to pay. After hours & weekends (989) 463-1101 or 1-800-622-5583 24 hour
mental health emergency services; family support and respite care; counseling and
support groups; psychiatric services; mental health hospital care; infant mental
health; outreach services for children, adults and geriatrics; case management or
support coordination; Club House program; vocational/employment services; and community
living support and skill building for developmentally disabled adults.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES INFORMATION & REFERRAL 1-888-636-4211 Provides callers with
information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and in times
of crisis. Can also call 211
- Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance,
utility assistance
- Physical and Mental Health Resources:
- Employment Supports:
- Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities:
- Support for Children, Youth and Families:
- Volunteer Opportunities and Donations.
COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
(989) 875-2149 939 N. Pine River, Ithaca,
MI 48847 Hours: Tuesday 8:00 am-12:00 pm Clothing, bedding, and layettes available
to Gratiot County residents, based on need. Agency referrals preferred.
COUNSEL ADVOCACY LAW LINE
(CALL) (888) 783-8190 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Wednesday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. An attorney-staffed telephone
advice, brief service, pro se and referral system serving low income and senior
people throughout much of Michigan. You may have a long hold but you will be able
to speak to an attorney.
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
(989) 463-8922 1500 Pine Avenue, Alma, MI 48801 www.davenport.edu/
Davenport University provides educational opportunities in higher education. The
institution offers diplomas, associate, bachelor and masters programs in business,
health and technology.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
(DHS) (989) 875-5181 201 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI
48847 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:00 pm New intakes will not be taken on Wednesdays
Food assistance program (FAP), medical assistance, FIP (Family independence program),
child day care funding, State Emergency Relief for shelter and utilities, crisis
prevention services, delinquency services, child foster home licensing, foster care
placement, employment services, adult services and volunteer services. Protective
Services deal with child/adult abuse and neglect. Toys for Tots applications may
be filled out in the office in November.
DIAL-A-RIDE
(989) 463-6016 1105 Willow Run Drive, Alma, MI 48801 Dial-A-Ride and
Bus Depot www.ci.alma.mi.us Local public transportation and intercity public transportation.
Hours:
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm
- Service Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:30 am-8:00 pm
- St. Louis Service Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and
Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am, 3:00 pm
Fares
- Alma City Limits: Adults $2.00 and children $1.75; Seniors and disabled persons
$1.00
- St. Louis: Children and adults $4:00 to $5.00, Seniors $2:00 to $2.50, depending
on corridor.
- To Gratiot County Airport: $4.00 to $2.00.
- After 5:30 pm-all fares are doubled
- Preschool children-ride free when accompanied by an adult
- All rates are one way.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP
(See Women's Aid Service) EARLY ON (989) 772-0110
310 W. Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (800) 699-5437 Coordination of services
for children 0-3 years of age with special needs, and developmental delays. Services
include in-home evaluations, referring families for specialized care, and acting
as a service coordinator. There are no income restrictions for eligibility. Local
playgroups are available to eligible children. Call for more information. EAST MONTCALM
BABY PANTRY (989) 831-8817 Located at Ferris Church of Christ 3443 Crystal Road,
Vestaburg, MI 48891 (989) 268-5551 Hours of distribution: Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00
pm You must live within the following boundaries: Gratiot County – West of Warner
Rd. and Montcalm County – East of Stevenson and Wyman Rd. Serving children newborn
to age 5. As this is a supplemental pantry, each family will be restricted as to
the number of items they may take each week. Items available free of charge to infants,
toddlers and preschoolers through age 5 in need: baby food, formula, diapers, clothing
(up to size 7), blankets, furniture (when available), and miscellaneous items.
EIGHTCAP, INC.
(989) 463-5693 525 N. State St. Street, Suite #2, Alma, MI 48801
or (989) 463-1325 www.eightcap.org Administrative Office (616) 754-9315 904 Oak
Drive-Turk Lake, Greenville, MI 48838 or (866) 754-9315 Community Services (989)
463-5693 Coordinator: Roni Perez
- Heat/utility assistance when funding is available
- Home Weatherization
- USDA commodity cards and distribution
- Mid-Michigan Community Action distribution cards
- Referrals to food banks, legal services, etc.
- Income tax preparation of basic forms and rebates
- Certified Michigan Enrolls counselor
- Medicaid and DHS assistance applications available
- Other services available but not mentioned here
To apply for the above services you will be asked to bring the following:
- Birth dates for everyone in the home
- Social Security numbers for everyone in the home
- Proof of income for the last 30 days for the entire household
- A decision notice from DHS for shelter, utility and heat assistance
Additional documentation may be needed depending on the service you need below:
- Heat/utility assistance
- Decision notice from DHSM
- Turn off notice or below 20% deliverable fuel
- Copy of Home Heat credit or explanation of why you didn’t apply
- Weatherization
- Free program that will help lower your fuel costs and make your home more energy
efficient
- Services offered: water heater insulation blanket, low-flow shower head, wall, ceiling
and floor insulation/ventilation, caulking, glass replacement, door sweeps, and
weather stripping
- Proof of income for the last 3 months for entire household
- Call for an application
If you have any questions about the documentation needed for any of the above
programs, please call. Early Head Start (989) 463-1325 Serving pregnant women, infants,
and toddlers ages 0-3 in Gratiot, Isabella, Montcalm, and Ionia counties with home
visits, center based services, and family support. Head Start (989) 463-1325 A federally
funded free preschool program for children in Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, and Montcalm
counties. Head Start provides children with a safe environment, nutritious meals,
health care, and the skills that help prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
Threshold Academy (616) 761-2296 5827 Orleans Road, Orleans, MI 48865 The academy
is a free public elementary school chartered through Central Michigan University
and serves children grades K-6.
ELSIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
(989) 862-5500 Elsie American Legion 220
South Ovid Street, Elsie, MI 48831 Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am-9:00 am. One
sack a month.
EMERGENCY HOUSING COMMISSION
(989) 466-0709 P.O. Box 611, Alma, MI
48801 Provides assistance with emergency housing situations to low income families
including repairs, rent, security deposits, shut off notices, and propane, lending
up to $300 in a no interest loan.
ERA CENTRAL REAL ESTATE, INC.
(888) 293-3300 925 South Mission, Mt. Pleasant, MI
48858 or (989)773-6000 Helps process loan information for FHA/MSHDA mortgages.
FARMWORKER LEGAL SERVICES
(800) 968-4046 3030 S. 9th Street, Suite 1A, Kalamazoo,
MI 49009 Farmworker Legal Services is a division of Legal Services of South Central
Michigan, providing free civil legal assistance to low-income persons, including
migrant and seasonal farmworkers. FLS represents and assists migrant and seasonal
farmworkers with legal problems in the areas of employment, benefits, housing, education
and immigration.
FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) - FREE APPLICATION
(866) 514-5948 www.fafsa.ed.gov
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
(989) 463-2940 495 Charles Avenue, Alma, MI
48801 Hours: Tuesday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Servicing Alma, Riverdale, Elm Hall and
Elwell. You may receive food every other month, six times a year. Bring a picture
ID.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
(989) 875-4437 218 East Newark Street, Ithaca,
MI 48847 Hours: Wednesday 9:30-11:30 am. 2nd Wednesday of month 6:30-7:30 pm. Gratiot
County residents only, south of Tyler Rd. You may receive food once every 2 months.
Bring one form of identification.
FRIEND OF THE COURT
(989) 875-5226 214 East Center, Ithaca, MI 48847 Caseworkers
available: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am -12:00, & 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-11:45am,
& 1:15 pm-3:00 pm
FULTON ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
(989) 236-5130 8060 S. Ely Highway, Middleton, MI 48856
Adult education classes offered in Middleton, St. Louis, and Shepherd. Providing
Opportunities for students 16 and over to earn their High School diplomas.
FULTON SCHOOLS
(989) 236-7300 8060 S. Ely Highway, Middleton, MI 48856
GIRESD/HSD/MAISD
(616) 225-6260 621 New St. PO 367, Stanton, MI 48888 Working with
the students, families and schools to provide support, safety and success to students
and their families experiencing homelessness. Working with agencies, churches and
organizations to accomplish stability and school success for these students. “Leading,
collaborating and serving to create education without Boundaries.” GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN CHURCH (989) 463-3056 7400 Begole Rd., Alma, MI 48801 Food pantry. Monday
through Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
GRATIOT COUNTY CLERK
(989) 875-5215 214 E. Center Street P.O. Box 437, Ithaca, MI
48847 Obtain birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, passports.
To order an out-of-county Michigan birth certificate visit, www.michigan.gov/mdch
GRATIOT COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM
(989) 875-5261 214 East Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847
Repairs and improvement for homeowners who live in Gratiot County. To qualify homeowners
must have owned their home for at least 1 year, have home owners insurance and taxes
must be paid up-to-date. Mobile home owners must be on their own land and home must
not be over 10 years old. Homeowners must have matching funds available up to 25%
GRATIOT ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT (G/I RESD)
8240 South Genuine,
Shepherd, MI 48883 (989) 828-6077 1131 E. Center Street, P.O. Box 310, Ithaca, MI
48847 (989) 875-5101 Early Childhood serves children birth to 5 years old. Includes
Special Education, Speech and Language therapy, Occupational and Physical Therapy
and Special Education preschool programs.
GRATIOT COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
(989) 875-4128
GREAT START COLLABORATIVE OF GRATIOT/ISABELLA COUNTIES
1131 E. Center St. Ithaca,
MI 48847 www.greatstartgi.org (989) 875-5101 ext 292 A partnership of community
leaders, health and human services, education and parents created to maintain an
early childhood system to coordinate service for children 0-5 years.
GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM
(800) 227-2437 Offers preschool programs for four-year-old
children who may be “at risk” of school failure as well as family involvement/parent
education components. Call this number or your local elementary school to request
a preschool registration.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (HFH)
(989) 463-2244 525 N. State St., Suite #8, MI 48880 www.gratiothfh.org
(989) 875-0615 To provide decent, affordable housing for needy families who are
willing to partner with Habitat by contributing sweat equity hours toward building
the house and are able to repay a 20 year interest free mortgage. They must have
had a one year residency in Gratiot County.
HOWE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
(989) 842-3202 128 East Saginaw Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615
Hours: Monday 12:00pm-7:00 pm - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11:00 am-
5:30 pm. No Saturday hours. Reference information, faxing, copying, computer use,
adult reading group, DVD rentals.
HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF
(989) 681-4289 232 N. Mill, P.O. Box 2, St. Louis, MI
48880 Hours :Monday- Friday 9:00 am-12:30 pm Provide food to those in need in Gratiot
County. Provides clothing and furniture (when available) for a donation.
ISABELLA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
(989) 772-0748 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant,
MI 48858 www.isabellacounty.org In-Home Services; Congregate Nutrition; home delivered
meals; Volunteer opportunities; FGP/SCP; activity center; caregiver training and
support. Nutrition program covers Isabella and Gratiot Counties. Most programs are
for age 60+. Most programs on donation basis.
ITHACA HEAD START
(989) 875-4441 125 S. Maple St. Street, Ithaca, MI 48847 Best
time to call is 8:00 am – 8:30 am and 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
ITHACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(989) 875-3700 710 North Union Street, Ithaca, MI 48847 ithacaschools.net
LA LECHE LEAGUE (989) 463-3681 1042 West Center, Alma, MI 48801 Hours: 24 hours,
7 days a week Counseling and information for breastfeeding mothers.
LEGAL HOTLINE FOR MICHIGAN SENIORS
(800) 347-5297 A hotline number for questions
regarding common legal issues for senior citizens. Free legal advice and information
by appointment for any Michigan resident 60 years or older. To access the Michigan
Pension Rights Project, call the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors and specify
that you have a pension-related question. You may also sign up for the Medicare
Drug Program. Serving Gratiot and Isabella counties. Closed Fridays.
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MICHIGAN
(800) 322-9142 148 East Main Street, 2nd floor,
Suite 207, Midland, MI 48640 Hours: Monday 9:00 am-7:00 pm & Tuesday-Friday 9:00
am-5:00 pm A non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance and advice
in civil matters to eligible low-income persons: such as housing, DHS and SSA denials,
consumer, family law, bankruptcy, garnishment and more. Representation in not guaranteed.
We also provide divorce kits, and clinics are available.
LION’S CLUB
St. Louis/Alma (989) 681-3875 Ashley (989) 847-2803 Ithaca (989) 875-4262
Maple Rapids (989) 236-5372 Perrinton (989) 236-7663 Furnishes glasses for anyone
in need, repairs hearing aids, diabetes program and free camp for sight impaired
children. Provides funding for various community projects.
MEN OVERCOMING VIOLENT EXPERIENCES (M.O.V.E.)
(989) 773-0078 Sponsored by Women’s
Aid Service, Inc. Group counseling program to provide education and alternatives
for men to halt abusive/violent patterns. Fee is based on a sliding scale.
MICHIGAN ENROLLS
(888) 367-6557 EightCAP, Inc. Michigan Enrolls Counselor (989)
463-5693 Beneficiary Help Line for non-enrollment issues (800) 642-3195 Call to
apply for a managed care health plan.
MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(517) 373-8370 PO Box 30044,
Lansing, MI 48909 Income based/low cost rental assistance. Gratiot contact: 1-866-748-8024.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE
(989) 875-5233 214 East Center Street,
Ithaca, MI 48847 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Services offered: family resource
management, food and nutrition planning, parenting education, 4-H, and budgeting
skills. Provides information concerning agriculture.
MICHIGAN WORKS
(989) 466-4832 GTEC Building or (888) 811-4832 327 East Center Street,
Alma, MI 48801 www.camwc.org Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Service
Area: Gratiot County Eligible populations: The Michigan Works Service Center employment
services are open to everyone. Specialized services may be available to dislocated
workers, displaced homemakers, unemployed or underemployed adults and youth. Services
available: job search preparation and skills, resume writing, applications, interviewing,
labor market information, Michigan Talent Bank, career assessment, occupational
training and employment related support services.
MICHILD/HEALTHY KIDS
(888) 988-6300 Provides health insurance for uninsured children
of Michigan’s working families. Covers regular check-ups, shots, emergency dental
care, pharmacy, hospital care, prenatal care and delivery, vision, hearing, mental
health and substance abuse services for a $10.00 monthly fee. Call for an application.
You can also call the Mid-Michigan District Health Department.
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM
(989) 386-3805
1574 E. Washington Rd., PO Box 768, Farwell, MI 48622-0768 A monthly commodity food
program for income eligible households with children under 6 years of age or prenatal
or postpartum mothers who are not receiving WIC, and senior citizens. Contact Mid
Michigan Community Action Agency
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(989) 773-6622 5805 East Pickard, Mt. Pleasant, MI
48858 www.midmich.cc.mi.us/
MID-MICHIGAN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(989) 831-5237 151 Commerce Drive, Ithaca,
MI 48847http://www.mmdhd.org Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm (Closed 12:00
pm–1:00 pm) Conducts a comprehensive public health and preventative medical program.
Administrative Office (989) 831-5237 615 North State Road, Stanton, MI 48888 Community
Health and Education Division (CHED) Provides a variety of preventive health services
to individuals and families in the community. The Division offers the following
programs:
- Health Education - providing screening, prevention and wellness education, data
tracking, and assessment for community planning. Among them are Mid-Michigan Health
Plan and its Prescription Discounts Program, MIChild or the Healthy Kids program,
Maternity Outpatient Medical Services (M.O.M.S.), and Children’s Special Health
Care Services (CSHCS). To learn more about those programs or to see if you qualify
for any of them, please contact us.
- Maternal and Child Health Programs - giving financial, social, nutritional, and
medical support to qualified families so as to reduce infant mortality, ensuring
healthy births and maintain infant and child health.
- Chronic Disease Control Programs - focusing on early detection of and referral to
specific chronic diseases;
- Communicable Disease Control Programs - offering testing, education, prevention
and treatment services to control communicable diseases within the community. Environmental
Health Division (EH)
Enforces environment-related laws to protect the health of residents within the
Health District's jurisdiction. The division's programs include the following:
- Food Service Program-assuring a safe, clean food inspection and education
- Wastewater Management-assuring the proper disposal of human wastewater to prevent
the spread of disease and viral infection
- Environmental Quality-assuring a good quality of life where we live and play
- Surface and Groundwater Control-protecting our lakes, streams and the water we drink.
Family Planning Provides confidential care to men and women in need of contraception,
health and pregnancy services. Charges for services and supplies are based on income.
For more information or clinics schedule, please contact us or visit the website.
Immunization Clinics Immunizations will be available for children eight weeks of
age through adulthood. Please call your local health department to make an appointment.
Hearing and Vision Screening Clinic Conducts free hearing and vision screening for
children age 3 up to age 21. Please call the following numbers to make an appointment.
At the same time, technicians provide screening for preschool and school-age children.
Referrals are made to health care providers if needed. For more information, please
call (989) 875-1004. Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance Programs for Children and
Pregnant Women The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers applications and
enrollment assistance for the MIChild, Healthy Kids, & MOMs insurance programs.
For more information, please contact (989) 875-3681 ext. 1004. Women, Infants and
Children (WIC) Services by appointment. For pregnant women, children under five
and breast-feeding mothers. Clients must meet certain income guidelines, and be
considered at nutritional risk. If eligible, the client will receive coupons (an
electronic WIC benefit card for purchasing specific foods at local stores) for specific
food redeemable at local stores. For an appointment or more information call (989)
831-5237 (#5).
MID-MICHIGAN HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
(989) 466-3214 175 E. Warwick Drive, Alma, MI
48801 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Post-mastectomy and post-lumpectomy bras
and prostheses, medical equipment, life line, oxygen, Hospice, private duty and
home care.
MID-MICHIGAN LITERACY COUNCIL
(989) 463-0130 525 N. State St., Suite #7, Alma, Michigan
48801 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm. (Fridays and evenings by appointment)
Provides free personalized tutoring to residents in Mid Michigan to improve their
literacy skills, including: reading, writing, spelling, math, and English as a Second
Language.
MID MICHIGAN MIGRANT EDUCATION
(616) 794-4753 Woodview Elementary School 450 Orchard
Street, Belding, MI 48809 Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; closed three weeks in August
Program provides identification and language assessment for limited English proficient
and migrant students; written translations of school documents and classroom communications
(English-Spanish); spoken translations for parent-teacher conference, IEPC’s and
the MEAP; professional support for regular education staff; limited direct tutorial
assistance for students.
MID SOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMISSION
(517)337-4406 2875 North Wind Drive, Suite
#215, East Lansing, MI 48823. Website mssac.com Coordinating agency for nine county
region of Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Lenawee and
Newaygo for substance abuse services.
MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(989) 466-4832 GTEC-Gratiot Technical Education Center
www.montcalm.edu 327 East Center, Alma, MI 48801 Offers associate degrees and certificates
in Liberal Arts and Occupational Programs, job training programs, educational opportunities
via credit and noncredit classes, both online and in a traditional classroom setting.
On-site workforce training is also available.
MONTCALM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(989) 831-7590 659 N. State, Stanton, MI 48888
montcalm.org M-46
TABERNACLE FOOD PANTRY
(989) 833-7625 11098 Howard City-Edmore
Road, Riverdale, MI 48877 Hours: Tuesday 10:30 am. Family size requested
MT. PLEASANT COMMUNITY COUNSELING ASSOCIATES
(989) 773-0222 500 South Main St. Ste
B, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Outpatient mental health counseling services to individuals,
couples, families, children, teens and adults. Accept most insurances, but we also
have a sliding scale based on income. Starts at $45.00.
MT. PLEASANT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
(989) 775-2370 1651 S. Bamber Rd. Mt. Pleasant,
MI 48858 www.mpce.org High School completion, GED preparation and testing, ABE,
VISION, community alternatives, Great Start School Readiness, Girls on the Run.
Call for more information.
PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY CLINIC
(989) 774-3904 Central Michigan University,
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 or (989) 774-6639 Please call for payment information; no
family will be refused services due to inability to pay. Assessments and therapy
for children who exhibit behavior problems that are beyond what is considered normal
for their developmental age. The program teaches parents how to improve discipline
techniques. It also helps to enhance the quality of parent-child relationships.
PINE REST
1-800-678-5500 300 68TH St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 www.pineresr.org
Inpatient mental health services for child, adolescent, adult, older adult. Sub-acute
detox services-adult, older adult. Substance abuse-intensive outpatient program.
Residential substance abuse-male, female.
PLAID DOOR
(989) 463-1914 220 East Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801 Hours: Monday-Friday
10:30 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm Consignment shop selling high-end, low
priced, used clothing.
POISON CONTROL CENTER
(800) 222-1222 Helen Devos Children’s Hospital with Spectrum
Health Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Call for any possible poisoning
concerns.
POTTER’S HOUSE
(989) 772-5681 5346 E. Deerfield Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 We offer
a food pantry the 3rd Friday of each month from 11:30 am. - 1:30 pm.
PREGNANCY SERVICES OF GRATIOT COUNTY
(989) 466-2295 303 West Superior, P.O. Box
74, Alma, MI 48801 or 24 hour helpline (800) 395-4357 Office hours Monday-Thursday
10:00 am-4:00 pm Services available: free pregnancy tests, abstinence information,
adoption information, H.E.A.R.T. (Healing Effects of Abortion Related Trauma), sexual
health, parenting classes, playgroups, book clubs for teenage girls concerning relationships,
marriage and premarital relationship strengthening sessions, speakers, and referrals.
Help with maternity, baby clothing, and baby equipment is also available.
PROJECT FIND (GIRESD)
(989) 779-9434 Mary McGuire Elementary, 4883 East Crosslanes,
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (800) 699-5437 Provides information about special education
programs and services. Helps to arrange free evaluation to find out if a child is
eligible for free extra help from Michigan public schools.
RIVER’S EDGE DROP-IN
(616) 522-9773 302 E. Main St. Ste 2, Ionia, MI 48846 River’s
Edge Drop-In Center provides a safe, friendly, warm welcome and many different activities
and opportunities for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Must be
18 years old or older and currently or previously involved with a Mental Health
Organization. We are all on the journey of recovery. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00
am-4:00pm. Friday 3:00pm-9:00pm. May open on Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm very soon.
SALVATION ARMY
(989) 463-2864 425 Republic Avenue, Alma, MI 48801 Hours: Monday-Thursday
9:00 am-4:00 pm (closed 12:00 pm-1:00 pm) & Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Shelter, utilities
and discretionary fund for prescription assistance (when available funds), Christmas
assistance, food pantry, and distribution of commodities. Building is available
for use by the community.
ST. LOUIS CHURCH OF CHRIST
(989) 681-2524 1075 W. Monroe rd., St. Louis, MI 48880
Fourth Thursday of the month only.
ST. LOUIS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
(989) 681-3223 120 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MI 48880
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Other times by appointment.
ST. LOUIS HEAD START
(989) 681-5492 121 I & K Street, Room 107, St. Louis, MI 4888
Best time to call is 8:00am -8:30 am and 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
ST. LOUIS HOUSING COMMISSION
(989) 681-5100 308 South Delaware, St. Louis, MI 48880
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm (closed 11:30 am-1:00 pm) Income based rental
programs (Section 8 voucher and low rent units).
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(989) 681-2545 113 East Saginaw Street, St. Louis, MI 48880
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY
(989) 828-5720 205 Maple Street, Shepherd, MI 48883
Hours: Call Monday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm for Tuesday pick-up. Call Wednesday 1:00 pm-3:00
pm for Thursday pick-up. By appointment only. Available for North Gratiot County.
Need to provide drivers license and Social Security cards for all members of household.
2 sacks of groceries available per family once every 2 months. Bring 8CAP commodity
card.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH OF ALMA
(989) 463-4512 3067 W. Monroe Road, Alma, MI
48801 Food pantry. Fourth Monday of the month 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Will help each
month.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH OF RIVERDALE
(989) 427-5297 6392 N. Lumberjack Rd.,
Riverdale, MI Food pantry. Third Monday of the month 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
SEVILLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
(989) 833-7776 6734 North Lumberjack Road, Riverdale,
MI 48877 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Wednesday 2:00 pm-7:00
pm; & Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Primary services include book, audio book and video
checkout. Computers available for public use, printing, copying, faxing available
for a small fee.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
(800) 772-1213 1940 Sweeney Street, PO Box 428, Mt.
Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-5411 730 Water Tower Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231)
796-6977 50 College Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 742-2373 Hours: Monday-Friday
9:00am-4:00pm. TTY (800) 325-0778 Administers the social security and SSI income
program for disabled persons of any age.
SOUTHWEST GRATIOT AREA FOOD PANTRY
(989) 236-7686 New Haven Church of the Brethren
7587 Grant Rd., Middleton, MI
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN
(989) 774-3911 Central Michigan University, East Campus
Drive, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 State office for the Special Olympics Program. Year
round sports training and competition to individuals who are intellectually disabled.
The minimum age for competition is 8 years but we do offer training opportunities
for young athletes, ages 2 to 7.
T.A. CUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
(989) 681-5141 312 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, MI 48801
Hours: Monday& Tuesday 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Wednesday10:00 am-5:00 pm, Thursday 10:00
am -7:00 pm, Friday 10”00 am-5:00 pm. Saturdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm during school year
only.
THOMPSON HOME PUBLIC LIBRARY
(989) 875-4184 125 West Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 am-
5:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
TRI-COUNTY PEOPLE FUND
(800) 562-8232 Provides coverage to southern portion of Gratiot
County. Contact Person: Denise The mission of Tri-County People Fund is the accumulation
and disbursement of funds for charitable purposes for the benefit of persons in
the Tri-County Electric service area. This shall be accomplished by disbursement
of funds to individuals and organizations for food, shelter, clothing, health, and
other humane needs for programs or services that benefit a significant segment of
a community. See http://www.homeworks.org/homepeoplefund.htm for more information.
TWO RIVERS COUNSELING
(517) 647-4747 307 Kent Street, Portland, MI 48875 Briggs,
Margery, MPA, LMS, ACSW, CAAC Provides adult, teen and family counseling and substance
abuse services. Other addictions include gambling. Fees: Does participate with some
insurance.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(989) 842-5813 125 Third St. , Breckenridge, MI 48615 Tuesday
10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Thursday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Breckenridge, Wheeler and Merrill
residents only. Pickup every 60 days.
UNITED WAY OF GRATIOT COUNTY
(989) 463-6245 525 N. State St. Suite #1, Alma, MI
48801 website: www.gratiotuanitedway.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Community fund raiser to support non-profit agencies in Gratiot County.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1-800-944-8119 1075 Cleaver Rd., Caro, MI 48723 Ask to be
transferred to Caro Area office x6 www.rurdev.usda.gov
USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Program Finances direct home loans
in rural areas for modest housing to households at or below 80% of the adjusted
median income. Provides guaranteed loans to eligible low and moderate income rural
residents for moderately priced housing. Issues loans and grants to very-low income
rural homeowners to improve or modernize their home; make their home decent, safe
and sanitary; remove health and safety hazards; or to repair or remodel their dwelling
to make it more accessible and usable for household members with disabilities. Visit
our website at www.rurdev.usda.gov.
WOMEN OVERCOMING VIOLENT EXPERIENCES
(W.O.V.E.) (989) 773-0078 Sponsored by Women’s
Aid Service, Inc. Group counseling program to provide education and alternatives
for women to halt abusive/violent patterns.
WOMEN’S AID SERVICE
(989) 463-6014 PO Box 743, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804 Service Areas:
Isabella, Gratiot, and Clare Counties 24 Hour Crisis Intervention Emergency Shelter
Services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual
assault. Intervention and prevention services are provided for survivors of domestic
violence and sexual assault. Children’s Services are designed to help meet the needs
of children from homes experiencing domestic violence. The children’s counselor
also works with mothers in the shelter on parenting skills. Outreach Services are
available to victims of domestic violence who are seeking emergency shelter services
or who are former shelter residents or victims of sexual assault. This program is
offered in the women’s home when appropriate. Services include counseling, advocacy,
support, community referrals, and transportation to appointments. Batterer’s Intervention
program also available. Support Groups are offered for domestic violence victims
& sexual assault victims, facilitated by staff members in Isabella, Gratiot and
Clare counties.