Help in Michigan City

20 service locations · 15 recurring meetings

Family and youth

Paladin- Niemann

Child care and early childhood education

811 Royal Rd, Michigan City · 219-873-2146

Head Start early childhood program — 108 funded slots; operated by Paladin, Inc..

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Financial assistance

North Central Community Action Agencies, Inc.

Utility assistance

301 E. 8th Street, Michigan City · 219-872-0351

LIHEAP intake office serving La Porte, Pulaski, Starke Counties

directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

Cleveland Park

Meal program

300 Cleveland Avenue, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Garden Estates West

Meal program

909 Pine Tree Court, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Garden Of Prayer

Meal program

815 W 10Th Street, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Green Acres

Meal program

800 Hwy 212, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Michigan City High School

Meal program

8466 W Pahs Road, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

New Covenant Church

Meal program

419 Grant Street, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Pentecostal Temple

Meal program

2722 Wabash Street, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Pine Elementary School

Meal program

1600 County Line Road, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Tall Timbers Apartments

Meal program

3065 Springland Ave., Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Water Tower Park

Meal program

301 Broadway Street, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Weatherstone Village

Meal program

1100 W Us Hwy 20, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Woodland Crossing Apartments

Meal program

300 Woods Edge Drive, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Ymca

Meal program

1202 Spring Street, Michigan City

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Michigan City Area Schools.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Health care

HealthLinc Michigan City

Community health centersliding-scale fees

200 Alfred St, Michigan City · 888-580-1060

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

NorthShore Michigan City

Community health centersliding-scale fees

817 Pine St, Michigan City · 219-763-8112

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Housing and shelter

Housing Authority Of The City Of Michigan City

Housing assistance

621 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City · 219-872-7287

Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency

directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19

Older adult services

The Salvation Army of Michigan City Corps Community Center

Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter

1201 Franklin St., Michigan City · 219-874-6885

Salvation Army community center

directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20

Substance use and recovery

LaPorte County Comp MH Council Inc Swanson Center MC Outpatient

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

7224 West 400 North, Michigan City · 219-879-4621

Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

Recovery & support meetings

ACA meetings

Heal it with feeling

Mon 18:00 · in-person · Trinity church, address is on the corner but entrance is on the north side better called red door.

600 Franklin street, Michigan City · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO

GA meetings

Michigan City G.A. - Thursday

Thu 18:30 · in-person · Wair Cafe

1912 U.S. Highway 20, Michigan City · directions · via Gamblers Anonymous

NA meetings

Ready & Willing Group

Mon 17:30 · in-person · Dunes Fellowship HouseOpenJust for Today

211 East 6th Street, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Ready & Willing Group

Tue 17:30 · in-person · Dunes Fellowship HouseOpenJust for Today

211 East 6th Street, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Keep It Lit

Tue 19:00 · in-personOpenBig Book

1916 US HWY 20, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Ready & Willing

Wed 17:30 · in-person · Dunes Fellowship HouseOpenJust for Today

211 East 6th Street, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Ready & Willing Group

Thu 17:30 · in-person · Dunes Fellowship HouseOpenJust for Today

211 East 6th Street, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Keep It Lit

Thu 19:00 · in-person · WAIR CafeBig Book

1912 US Hwy 20, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Ready & Willing

Fri 17:30 · in-person · Dunes Fellowship HouseOpenDiscussionJust for Today

211 East 6th Street, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Ready & Willing Group

Sat 17:30 · in-person · Dunes Fellowship HouseOpenJust for Today

211 East 6th Street, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Keep It Lit

Sat 19:00 · in-person · WAIR CafeBig Book

1912 US Hwy 20, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Keep It Lit

Sat 20:00 · in-person · WAIR CafeBig Book

1912 US Hwy 20, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

Walking Toward The Light

Sun 17:00 · in-person · Dunes HouseClosed

211 E 6th St, Michigan City · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)

OA meetings

OA Meeting #14137

Mon 19:00 · hybrid

Franciscan Way, Michigan City · directions · via Overeaters Anonymous

SMART Recovery meetings

SMART Recovery Meeting #8967

Thu 16:00 · in-person · WAIR (We All In Recovery)

1912 US-20 E, Michigan City · directions · via SMART Recovery USA

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