Community Resources by County

Find local support services organized by county in West Michigan. Click on your county to view available resources for food, housing, counseling, employment, and more.

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Ottawa County Resources

Serving Holland, Grand Haven, Hudsonville, Zeeland, Coopersville, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Community Action House
Food pantry and emergency assistance
(616) 396-2301

Holland Rescue Mission
Meals and food distribution
(616) 392-3201

Local Church Food Pantries
Various locations throughout Ottawa County

🏠 Housing Support

Holland Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter and transitional housing
(616) 392-3201

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

Ottawa County Community Mental Health
Comprehensive mental health services
Crisis line: (616) 336-2158

Pine Rest Holland
Mental health and addiction services
(616) 392-9111

Catholic Charities West Michigan
Counseling and family support services

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! West Central
Job search assistance and training
(616) 395-0001

Goodwill Industries
Job training and placement services

Hope College Community Partnerships
Education and workforce development

Kent County Resources

Serving Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Feeding America West Michigan
Food distribution and mobile pantries
(616) 451-8175

Mel Trotter Ministries
Meals and food assistance
(616) 454-9800

Kids' Food Basket
Weekend food for children
(616) 235-0020

🏠 Housing Support

Guiding Light Mission
Emergency shelter and recovery programs
(616) 454-8939

Mel Trotter Ministries
Homeless services and transitional housing
(616) 454-9800

Kent County Housing Commission
Public housing and rental assistance

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

Network180
Crisis and mental health services
Crisis line: (616) 336-1993

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health
Comprehensive mental health care
(616) 455-9077

Cherry Street Health Services
Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment
(616) 993-0002

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! West Central
Job placement and career services
(616) 336-1147

Goodwill Industries
Job training and retail opportunities
(616) 459-5500

Grand Rapids Community College
Workforce development and skills training

Allegan County Resources

Serving Allegan, Plainwell, Otsego, Saugatuck, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Allegan County Community Foundation
Food pantry network coordination

Christian Neighbors
Food pantry and emergency assistance
Plainwell location

Local Church Food Pantries
Multiple locations throughout the county

🏠 Housing Support

Allegan County Housing Commission
Public housing and Section 8 assistance
(269) 673-2414

Salvation Army - Allegan
Emergency assistance and support services

Local Churches & Organizations
Emergency housing assistance

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

Allegan County Community Mental Health
Mental health and substance abuse services
(269) 673-2155

Pine Rest Allegan
Mental health counseling services

Family & Children Services
Counseling and family support programs

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! Southwest
Employment services and job training
(269) 685-3121

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Career training and education programs

Local Workforce Development
Skills training and placement services

Kalamazoo County Resources

Serving Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Food Bank of South Central Michigan
Food distribution and pantry network
(269) 382-3323

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Daily meal service and food assistance
(269) 345-5003

Salvation Army Kalamazoo
Food pantry and emergency assistance

🏠 Housing Support

Housing Resources Inc.
Emergency shelter and transitional housing
(269) 382-1436

Kalamazoo County Housing Commission
Public housing and voucher programs
(269) 382-4583

YWCA Kalamazoo
Domestic violence shelter and services

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

Kalamazoo Community Mental Health
Crisis services and ongoing mental health care
Crisis: (269) 373-3667

Bronson Behavioral Health
Psychiatric and counseling services
(269) 341-1234

Western Michigan University
Counseling training clinic and services

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! Southwest
Career services and job placement
(269) 383-2536

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Workforce development and training programs
(269) 388-8000

Goodwill Industries
Job training and placement services

Muskegon County Resources

Serving Muskegon, Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Feeding America West Michigan
Mobile food pantries and distribution
(231) 728-2850

Salvation Army Muskegon
Food pantry and meal services
(231) 722-3406

Local Church Food Pantries
Various locations throughout Muskegon County

🏠 Housing Support

Salvation Army Muskegon
Emergency shelter and transitional housing
(231) 722-3406

Muskegon County Housing Commission
Public housing and rental assistance
(231) 722-3193

Every Woman's Place
Domestic violence shelter and services
(231) 728-9691

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

HealthWest
Mental health and substance abuse services
Crisis: (231) 722-6251

Pine Rest Muskegon
Mental health counseling and psychiatric services

Family & Children Services
Counseling and family support programs
(231) 726-2301

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! West Central
Job placement and career development
(231) 728-6365

Muskegon Community College
Career training and workforce development
(231) 773-7369

Goodwill Industries
Employment training and placement services

Van Buren County Resources

Serving Paw Paw, South Haven, Bangor, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Van Buren County Food Pantry Network
Multiple locations throughout the county

Salvation Army - Paw Paw
Food assistance and emergency aid

South Haven Community Food Pantry
Local food distribution services

🏠 Housing Support

Van Buren County Housing Commission
Public housing and rental assistance
(269) 657-3584

Local Churches & Community Organizations
Emergency housing assistance

Homeless Prevention Services
Rental and utility assistance programs

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

Van Buren County Community Mental Health
Mental health and substance abuse services
(269) 621-2308

Riverwood Center
Mental health counseling services
(269) 927-8111

Family Life Services
Counseling and family support programs

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! Southwest
Job placement and training services
(269) 657-3808

Lake Michigan College
Career training and educational programs

Local Workforce Development
Skills training and employment assistance

Newaygo County Resources

Serving White Cloud, Fremont, Newaygo, and surrounding areas

🍽️ Food Assistance

Newaygo County Food Pantry Network
Multiple locations throughout the county

White Cloud Food Pantry
Local food distribution services

Fremont Community Food Pantry
Emergency food assistance

🏠 Housing Support

Newaygo County Housing Services
Housing assistance and emergency aid
(231) 328-8004

Local Churches & Community Groups
Emergency housing assistance

Rural Housing Programs
USDA rural development assistance

🧠 Counseling & Mental Health

Newaygo County Community Mental Health
Mental health and crisis services
(231) 652-5000

Pine Rest Services
Mental health counseling and psychiatric care

Family Counseling Services
Local counseling and support programs

💼 Employment & Training

Michigan Works! West Central
Job placement and career services
(231) 652-5671

Ferris State University
Career training and educational programs

Local Skills Training
Workforce development and job preparation

Statewide & Multi-County Resources

Resources available across multiple counties or statewide

📞 Helplines & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 crisis support nationwide
988

SAMHSA Helpline
Substance abuse and mental health information
(800) 662-4357

National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support for domestic violence
(800) 799-7233

💻 Online Resources

211 Michigan
Comprehensive resource database
Dial 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org

Michigan.gov Benefits
Apply for state assistance programs
newmibridges.michigan.gov

FindHelp.org
Local resource search by zip code

💰 Financial Assistance

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance
(800) 552-7191

Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Utility payment assistance
(800) 649-7773

United Way
Emergency assistance and resource connections
Dial 2-1-1

🚗 Transportation

Michigan Association of United Ways
Transportation assistance programs

Local Public Transit Systems
Reduced fare and assistance programs

Medical Transportation
Medicaid transportation services
(888) 347-3659

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