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Help in Big Rapids
20 service locations
Family and youth
Big Rapids Crossroads ECC
Child care and early childhood education
215 N State St, Big Rapids · 231-796-9041
Head Start early childhood program — 62 funded slots; operated by Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc..
Mecosta County Early Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
706 Maple St, Big Rapids · 989-418-6117
Head Start early childhood program — 20 funded slots; operated by MID-MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
14330 Northland Drive, Big Rapids · 231-660-0271
LIHEAP intake office serving Mecosta County
Food assistance
Food pantry
514 Woodward Avenue, Big Rapids · 231-796-8140
Big Rapids Middle School - 540100321
Meal program
500 N Warren Ave, Big Rapids · (231) 796-2627
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Big Rapids Public Schools - 54010.
Crossroads Charter Academy (6-12)
Meal program
215 Spruce St W, Big Rapids · (231) 796-9041
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Crossroads Charter Academy.
Crossroads Charter Academy (6-12) - 549019187
Meal program
215 Spruce St W, Big Rapids · (231) 796-9041
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Crossroads Charter Academy - 54901.
Food pantry
315 South State Street, Big Rapids · 231-408-2940
Food pantry
120 S. State Street, Big Rapids · 231-796-5342
Food pantry
610 Green Street, Big Rapids · 231-796-8389
Health care
Big Rapids Middle School Behavioral Health Services Baldwin Family Health Care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
500 N Warren Ave, Big Rapids · 231-796-9965
Community health centersliding-scale fees
730 Water Tower Rd, Big Rapids · 231-745-4624
Family Health Care - Big Rapids 220th Ave
Community health centersliding-scale fees
15044 220th Ave, Big Rapids · 231-527-7150
Free or charitable clinicHealth carefree
405 South 3rd Avenue, Big Rapids · 231-598-9500
NAFC member clinic
Housing and shelter
Big Rapids Housing Commission
Housing assistance
9 Parkview Vlg, Big Rapids · 231-796-8689
Public housing (Low-Rent) agency
Older adult services
Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support services
325 Linden St., Big Rapids · 231-796-5597
Salvation Army community center
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
500 South 3rd Avenue, Big Rapids · 231-796-5825
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
1724 North State Street, Big Rapids · 231-796-4637
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
150 South Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids · 989-631-0241
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Veteran services
Mecosta County Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran services
14330 Northland Dr., Big Rapids · 231-679-8774
Veteran service office location listed in the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) office locator. Accredited veteran service officers assist veterans and their families with VA benefit claims.
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