Find Help

There are more than 200 non-profit agencies that serve our community, and in the past finding the one that would best serve your needs could be a daunting task.

There are now two great resources available that will make finding the help specific to your needs much less stressful.  You can visit or call Helplink or you can call 2-1-1.

Helplink is a free service that uses volunteer navigators to meet with people face-to-face to help them find the resources they need to help them move beyond poverty.  To access Helplink go to 1105 E Front Street (at the northeast corner of Front and Garfield in Traverse City) Helplink is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 3pm, no appointment is necessary.

2-1-1 is the health and human service equivalent of 9-1-1.  2-1-1 connects people to local services such as:  food pantries, housing assistance, services for seniors, utility assistance, mental health, health care, supportive services, free tax prep, prescription drug assistance, transportation, and more!

The 2-1-1 system can currently be accessed by dialing 877-211-5253 in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.  Calls are free to the user and are answered 24/7/365 by professional Information and Referral specialists, translation service is available for non-English speaking callers. You can also visit the website www.call-211.org.