Community Resources

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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 is for anyone experiencing behavioral health-related distress—whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health, or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

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2-1-1 United Way

2-1-1 connects you with thousands of nonprofit and government resources in your area. Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to connect with help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? We are here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we will get you connected

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Bread of Life Food Pantry

Open Tues & Thurs 10am – 1pm. Montcalm County residents only. Once per 30 days. Must bring picture ID to be issued a pantry card for future visit.

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Catholic Charities West Michigan

Provides help for families & children through individual & family counseling, pregnancy support, adoption, & child abuse prevention program. After hours: (616) 456-1443

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Central Montcalm Adult Education

Provides adults with the opportunity to earn a CMPS diploma or to prepare for the GED through onsite &/or online classes.

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Central Montcalm Community

Food & basic need items. By appointment only. Valid ID, proof of residency required. Call Mon – Thurs, 9am – 3:30pm to schedule an appointment

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Community Hope Christian Counseling & Mental Health

Individual & group counseling, family therapy, substance abuse assessments & counseling, premarriage & marriage counseling, parent education & anger management groups, & driver’s license assessment.

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Crossroads Compassion Center

Open 1st & 3rd Wed 4pm – 5pm.

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Early On

Families who have concerns regarding their child's speech, language, or development can call for a free evaluation. Serving children 0-3 years old.

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Eightcap, Inc. Community Resource Directory - Montcalm County

Community Resource Directory for 2025

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Elder Law of Michigan

A hotline number for questions in regard to common legal issues for senior citizens & people with disabilities. Free legal advice & 
information over the phone.

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Epic Learning Center

Provides free individualized tutoring assistance to anyone, who needs assistance in reading, writing, spelling, math, English as a second language, GED, & Citizenship preparation.

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Farmworker Legal Services

Farm Worker Legal Services is a division of Legal Services of Michigan, providing free civil legal assistance to low-income persons, including migrant & seasonal farm workers. FLS represents & assists with legal problems in the areas of employment, benefits, housing, education, & immigration.

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First Church of God - Food Truck

Last Mon of each month, at 4pm. Montcalm & Ionia County residents served, Walk-in

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Friend of the Court

In office hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (open lunch hour); Available by telephone Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm. Call for an appointment.

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Great Start Readiness Program & 0-5 Head Start

A state funded preschool program & a federally funded child development program serving pregnant women, infants, toddlers, & 
children through age 5 years

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