Community Resources
Free and low-cost help in and around Saginaw County. If someone is in danger or needs emergency medical care, call 911.
Phone numbers and addresses last checked October 2026. Hours can change, so call ahead when you can.
Crisis & Mental Health
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, private support for anyone in emotional distress, a suicidal crisis, or a substance use crisis.
- Call 988 or text 988
- Visit the 988 Lifeline website
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA)
Public mental health and recovery services for Saginaw County residents, including crisis help.
- 24-hour crisis line: (989) 792-9732 or (800) 233-0022
- Main office: (989) 797-3400
- 500 Hancock St., Saginaw, MI 48602
- Visit the SCCMHA website
Substance Use Treatment
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information, in English and Spanish.
- 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)
- Visit the SAMHSA National Helpline website
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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FindTreatment.gov
Search for licensed treatment centers near you, by address or ZIP code.
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Coming soon: Local recovery programs
Saginaw County treatment and recovery programs will be added here after they are verified.
Jobs & Employment
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Michigan Works! Service Center, Saginaw
Free help finding a job, writing a resume, and getting job training. Run by Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!
- (833) 531-1945
- 312 E. Genesee, Saginaw, MI 48607
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit the Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! website
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Coming soon: More employment services
Local job training and career programs will be added here after they are verified.
Basic Needs & Financial Help
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Michigan 2-1-1
Connects you with local help for food, housing, utilities, bills, transportation, and more. Help is available in more than 180 languages.
- Dial 211 or (844) 875-9211
- Text your ZIP code to 898211
- Search for help on the Michigan 2-1-1 website
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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MI Bridges
Michigan's website to apply for food assistance, cash assistance, health coverage, child care help, and emergency relief.
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Coming soon: Local food and housing help
Saginaw County food pantries and housing programs will be added here after they are verified.
Health Care & Public Health
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Saginaw County Health Department
Vaccines, disease prevention, and other public health services for the county.
- (989) 758-3800
- 1600 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602
- Visit the Saginaw County Health Department website
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BWell Saginaw
The community health coalition behind the Community Health Assessment and the county's plan to improve health.
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Coming soon: Local clinics
Low-cost and free clinics in Saginaw County will be added here after they are verified.
More public health links
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Michigan's state health agency, with information on health programs, benefits, and services.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The national public health agency, with health facts and prevention tips on many topics.