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Community Resources

Trusted local help in Ottawa and Allegan counties — all in one place.

Find Help Near You

Life brings all kinds of needs — food, housing, rides, health care, work, and support for your family. This page lists trusted organizations in Ottawa County and Allegan County that can help.

Not sure where to start? Call our Information & Referral team at (616) 396-5326. We will listen and connect you with the right resource. Our help is always free.

Michigan 211 — Help Anywhere in Michigan

For any need, any time, dial 2-1-1 from any phone, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. It is free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day. You can also search online at mi211.org.

Print the full directory as a handout, with every county section open.

Select a county under each topic below to see the organizations near you.

Food Assistance

Food pantries and meal programs that make sure no neighbor goes hungry.

Ottawa County

Community Action House

Groceries through the Food Club and pantry, plus clothing and help with basic needs.

The Salvation Army of Holland

Food pantry, meals, and emergency help for families in the Holland area.

Kids' Food Basket — Holland

Evening meals (Sack Suppers) for children so every kid has enough to eat.

Feeding America West Michigan

Mobile food pantries that bring free groceries to neighborhoods across our area.

Allegan County

Christian Neighbors

Food pantry and help with utility bills for families in the Plainwell area.

Project Hope of Northeast Allegan County

Annetta's Pantry offers free groceries by appointment for northeast Allegan County.

Love INC of Allegan County

Food, clothing, household items, and neighborly help through local churches.

Housing & Utility Help

Help with rent, shelter, home repairs, and heat, energy, and water bills.

Ottawa County

Good Samaritan Ministries

The main starting point for housing help in Ottawa County, including rent assistance and homelessness services.

Ottawa County Community Action Agency

Help with utility bills, home repairs, weatherization, and food security.

Allegan County

Community Action of Allegan County

Housing services, utility assistance, weatherization, and food programs.

Mental Health & Recovery

Counseling, crisis help, and substance use recovery. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988 any time, day or night.

Ottawa County

Community Mental Health of Ottawa County

Public mental health services for adults, children, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Momentum Center

Social and recreational activities for people with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities.

Reach for Recovery (formerly Ottagan Addictions Recovery)

Outpatient and residential treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, with fees based on what you can pay.

Allegan County

OnPoint (Allegan County Community Mental Health)

Public mental health, substance use, and disability services for Allegan County.

Transportation

Affordable rides to work, appointments, and around town — including accessible door-to-door service.

Ottawa County

Macatawa Area Express (MAX)

Public buses and door-to-door reservation rides in the Holland and Zeeland area.

Harbor Transit

Door-to-door public rides in the Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg area.

Allegan County

Employment

Help finding a job, training for a new career, and support for workers with disabilities. These offices serve both counties.

Ottawa County

Michigan Rehabilitation Services — Holland

Job training and employment support for people with disabilities.

West Michigan Works! — Holland

Free job search help, resume support, and career training.

Allegan County

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (serving Allegan County)

Job training and employment support for people with disabilities. The Holland office serves Allegan County residents.

Personal Assistance Services Reimbursement Employment Program (PASREP)

A statewide program that reimburses eligible people with disabilities for personal assistance costs needed to get or keep a job.

Health & Dental

Public health services and free or low-cost medical and dental care.

Ottawa County

Ottawa County Department of Public Health

Immunizations, health screenings, family health services, and more.

Holland Free Health Clinic

Free dental, vision, counseling, and health services for people without insurance.

Allegan County

Allegan County Health Department

Immunizations, health screenings, family health services, and community health resources.

My Community Dental Centers — Allegan

Affordable dental care, including for people with Medicaid or no insurance.

Veterans

Benefits help and support for veterans and their families. Veterans in crisis can dial 988, then press 1.

Ottawa County

Ottawa County Department of Veterans Services

Free help for veterans applying for benefits, records, and local support.

Allegan County

Family & Children

Support for families, children with disabilities, special education, and safety at home.

Ottawa County

The Arc Advocacy & Resource Center of Ottawa County

Advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

MDHHS — Ottawa County Office

State help with food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, cash assistance, and child services.

Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence

Free, confidential help for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

Special education programs and early childhood services for Ottawa area students.

Compassionate Heart Ministries

A fun, safe social place for teens and young adults with mild to moderate disabilities.

Benjamin's Hope

A live, learn, play, and worship community for people with autism and developmental disabilities.

Allegan County

The Arc of Allegan County

Advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

MDHHS — Allegan County Office

State help with food assistance (SNAP), Medicaid, cash assistance, and child services.

Sylvia's Place

Allegan County's domestic violence safe house, with a 24-hour crisis line.

Allegan Area Educational Service Agency

Special education programs and early childhood services for Allegan area students.

Still Not Sure Where to Turn?

That is what we are here for. Call us at (616) 396-5326 and our team will help you find the right resource — at no cost to you.

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