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Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Free help in Traverse City, Michigan

3 places in Traverse City, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Utility bills and rent help in Traverse City1

Traverse City

The Salvation Army Traverse City, MI Corps

Salvation Army location that lists help for seniors, emergency help with rent and utility bills, family services, food help and disaster relief. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
1239 Barlow St., Traverse City, MI 49686

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Housing in Traverse City1

Health and dental in Traverse City1

Also helps people in Traverse City8

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

Feeding America West Michigan (call to find a pantry near you)

Feeding America West Michigan serves Grand Traverse County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
3070 Shaffer Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

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Help in other Grand Traverse County towns

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Questions people ask in Traverse City

Where can I get free food in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Traverse City: Feeding America West Michigan (call to find a pantry near you), (616) 784-3250. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Traverse City: The Salvation Army Traverse City, MI Corps, (231) 946-4644. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Traverse City: Traverse City Housing Commission, (231) 922-4915. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Traverse City: Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition, (231) 935-0799. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Traverse City: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Traverse City: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Traverse City, Michigan?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Traverse City: Legal Services of Northern Michigan, (906) 786-2303. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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