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.
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
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
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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