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Help in Houghton Lake

11 service locations

Family and youth

NMCAA Early Learning Center- Houghton Lake

Child care and early childhood education

3225 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake · 231-947-3780

Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by NW Michigan Community Action Agency.

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

NMCAA Preschool - Houghton Lake

Child care and early childhood education

4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake · 989-366-0457

Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by NW Michigan Community Action Agency.

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

Food assistance

Box of Blessings

Food pantry

directions · via Little Free Pantry, verified 2026-07-19

Collins Elementary School - 720206930

Meal program

4451 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake · (989) 366-2031

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Houghton Lake Community Schools - 72020.

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

Houghton Lake Community Education - 720208258

Meal program

179 Cloverleaf Ln, Houghton Lake · (989) 366-2031

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Houghton Lake Community Schools - 72020.

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

Houghton Lake Jr./Sr. High School - 720201769

Meal program

4433 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake · (989) 366-2031

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Houghton Lake Community Schools - 72020.

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

Health care

HOUGHTON LAKE SBHC

Community health centersliding-scale fees

4433 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake · 989-366-2061

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

MIDMICHIGAN HEALTH PARK - HOUGHTON LAKE

Community health centersliding-scale fees

9249 W Lake City Rd, Houghton Lake · 989-422-5122

directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19

Substance use and recovery

Catholic Human Services Houghton Lake

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility

206 Healthy Parkway, Houghton Lake · 989-732-6761

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

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

MidMichigan Community Health Services Addiction Medicine

Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

9249 West Lake City Road, Houghton Lake · 989-422-5689

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

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

Northern Lakes Community MH Houghton Lake Office

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

2715 South Townline Road, Houghton Lake · 989-366-8550

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

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

Nearby communities

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