We have many great resources in our area that can provide services to families to help them get back on their feet. If you need help, they will do their best to find it for you.
2-1-1 Northeast Michigan call Center
(888) 636-4211 or Dial 211
2-1-1 Northeast Michigan is your free, single connection to the hundreds of health and human services available in your community. You get one-call convenience and advice from a trained specialist who directs you to the resources that will serve you best during your time of need.
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency
Administrative Office: (989) 386-3805
Bay County Office: (989) 894-9060
111 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
This agency has many programs available to assist those in need, including commodities, financial capability services, veteran support services, and temporary shelter and rent assistance programs. A great second call after 211.
Bay Area Housing
114 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
Help with low-income home purchasing, home repairs, etc.
Disability Services Resource Center
1820 N. Trumbull Drive, Bay City, MI 48708
Help with medical equipment, if you have a prescription.
Disability Network of Mid-Michigan
1705 S. Saginaw Road, Midland, MI 48640
The Disability Network’s mission is to promote and encourage independence for all people with disabilities.
Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic
1460 W. Center Road, Suite 1, Essexville, MI 48732
http://www.mclaren.org/bayregion/HelenMNicklessVolunteerClinicbay.aspx
Offers FREE medical care for Bay County residents (no appointment needed) every Wednesday from 4pm to 6:30pm
Salvation Army
401 10th Street, Bay City, MI 48708
Access Alliance of Michigan
201 Mulholland St, Bay City, MI 48708
Offers referrals for free or low-cost mental health services, even if you don’t have insurance.
Fresh Aire Samaritan Counseling Center
315 W. Larkin Street, Midland, MI 48640
http://freshairesamaritan.org/
This is not a free service, but the agency uses a sliding scale to calculate fees based on your income.
Warm Meals Available in Bay City
Salvation Army
Monday thru Friday, 11am to 1pm, Sunday 12pm to 1pm.
401 10th Street, Bay City, MI 48708
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
January – June
Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
501 S. Catherine Street, Bay City, MI 48706
Westminister Presbyterian Church
July – December
Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
103 E. Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706
Trinity Episcopal Church
Sundays from 3pm to 4:30pm
815 N. Grant Street, Bay City, MI 48708
