Farmworker Service Providers
Legal Services for Farmworkers Outside of Michigan
Legal representation for immigrant, migrant, and seasonal farmworkers in agricultural employment or immigration cases in locations outside of Michigan
- Florida | 855-771-3077
- Georgia | 800-537-7496
- Indiana | 866-964-2138
- Illinois | 800-445-9025
- Minnesota | 888-575-2954
- North Carolina | 919-856-2180
- Ohio | 800-837-0814
- Texas | 956-447-4800
- Wisconsin | 608-256-3304
- Washington | 888-201-1012
- Outside the U.S. - Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM) | 800-590-1773
Health Services
Bilingual and affordable health care, regardless of insurance status or income level
- Trinity Health Medical Group| 730 Grandville Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 616-685-8400
- Sparta Mercy Health Center | 475 S. State Street Sparta, MI 49345 | 616-685-1300
- Cristo Rey Health Clinic | 1717 North High St., Lansing, MI 48906 | 517-371-1700
- Family Medical Center of Michigan | 8765 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI 48182 | 734-847-3802
- Great Lakes Bay Health Center | 318 S. Bridge St., Belding, MI 48809 | 616-794-5221
- Intercare Community Health Network
- 308 Charles St., Bangor 49013 | 269-427-7967
- 800 M-139, Benton Harbor 49022 | 269-927-5400
- 6270 West Main, Eau Claire 49111 | 269-461-6922
- 285 James St., Holland 49424 | 616-399-0200
- 5498 109th Ave., Pullman 49450 | 269-236-5021
- (WIC) Michigan Department of Community Health / WIC (Lansing) | 800-942-1636
- Michigan Primary Care Association (Lansing) | 517-381-8000
- Camp Health Aid Program | 2142 B Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | 956-968-3600
- Northwest Michigan Health Services
- 10767 Traverse Highway, Traverse City, MI 49684 | 231-947-0351
- 119 S. State, Shelby, MI 49455 | 231-861-2130
- Call for Health | 800-377-9968
- Toll-free referral service for farmworkers and their families to find medical care, dental care, or enroll in SCHIP or Medicaid.
- National Pesticide Information Center | 800-858-7378
- Poison Control Hotline | 800-222-1222
- Muskegon Community Health Project | 1675 Leahy St., Suite 201B, Muskegon, MI 49442 | 231-672-3201 | Monday-Fridays 8am-5pm
- Migrant Services (Michigan Department of Health & Human Services) | 833-742-9832
- The MDHHS Farmworker COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline (1-833-742-9832 or 1-833-SIAYUDA) offers multilingual vaccine information and clinic access for farmworkers. It also connects them to local MDHHS services for additional assistance, including public benefits and transportation.
Other Numbers
- Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213
- Social security and supplemental security income.
- Unemployment Insurance Agency
- New claims or inquiries | 866-500-0017
- MARVIN (continuing claims) | 866-638-3993
- Consulate of Mexico
- 1403 East 12 Mile Rd, Building E, Madison Heights, MI 48071 | 248-336-0320
- 204 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607 | 312-738-2383
- El Concilio (Kalamazoo) | 269-385-6279
- Language services, Immigration services, food, and other support.
- Farmworker Justice | 202-293-5420
- Works with farmworkers to improve living and working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety, and access to justice.
- Hispanic Center of Western Michigan (Grand Rapids) | 616-742-0200
- Language services, basic needs, education support, professional development, academic support.
- Hispanic / Latino Commission of Michigan (Lansing) | 517-230-7906
- Enhance employment and training opportunities and improve quality of life for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal workers.
- Farm Labor Organizing Committee (Toledo) | 419-243-3456
- FLOC is a union that fights to improve the working and living conditions and wages of all farmworkers and immigrant workers.
- Michigan Secretary of State (SOS)–driver‘s licenses | 517-322-1460
- Press 4 for driver's license and state ID | 888-767-6424
- Internal Revenue Service–taxes (federal) | 800-829-1040 (Information)
- United Farm Workers | 661-823-6265
- Telamon Head Start (Education) | 800-782-7831 or 517-323-7002
- Education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Michigan State University - Migrant Student Services | 517-432-9900
- We Care Community Resource Center | 1301 M-43 Hwy, Ste 2B, South Haven, MI 49090 | 269-637-4342
- Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm, closed Fridays
- Mobile number | (269) 427-9581
- Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence | 855-864-2374
- For survivors who wish to speak with someone about their sexual assault.
Crisis Hotlines
Free, confidential, and offered 24/7, in English, Spanish, and other languages.
- Emergency Services | Dial 911
- Call if you or another is in danger or in need of immediate medical care.
- 2-1-1 Support Services Dial 211 or 844-875-9211, Text | 898211 (Text your zip code)
- Connects callers with help of all kinds, like financial assistance, food, housing, or support in family crisis or community disaster.
- Human Trafficking Hotline | 888-373-7888
- All reports are confidential, and you may remain anonymous.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-7233
- For survivors of abuse, concerned friends or family members, or abusive partners seeking to change themselves.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Dial 988
- Free and confidential support for people in distress; prevention, and crisis seeking resources for yourself or your loved ones.
Employment Services
Assistance with job placement, education, training, and support to improve employment opportunities for farmworkers
- Michigan Migrant Employment Services
- Benton Harbor | 269-927-1799 Ext. 1194
- Paw Paw | 269-782-9864 Ext. 1267
- Lapeer | 810-664-1680 Ext. 616
- Holland | 616-396-2154 or 616-494-8855
- Shelby | 231-259-2006
- Greenville | 616-754-3611 Ext. 217
- Traverse City | 31-922-3729
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
- Workforce Development of the State Monitor Advocate | 517-290-6374
- Michigan Works! One-Stop Service Center | 855-633-2373
- Texas Migrant Interstate Program | 386-326-3051
Legal Services in Michigan
- Michigan Attorney Referral Service (State Bar of Michigan) | 800-968-0738
- Provides referrals to private attorneys in Michigan.
- MSU Law Clinic | 517-432-6880
- Provides pro bono representation to low-income taxpayers in tax disputes.
- Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice | 313-993-4505
- Provides organizing, technical, and legal support and assistance to low-wage workers.
- Counsel and Advocacy Law Line (CALL) | 888-783-8190
- Attorney-staffed telephone advice, brief service, and referrals for legal questions involving consumer, public benefits, education, housing, family, employment, health, and housing disputes.
- Michigan Farmworker Hotline | 1-800- 968-4046
Immigration Legal Services
Assists immigrants in applying for immigration relief.
- Diocese of Grand Rapids Immigration Legal Service | 616-551-4746
- Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, Immigration Services | 586-416-1113 Ext. 5
- Catholic Charities Immigration Assistance Program (Kalamazoo) | 269-381-9800
- Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) | 734-239-6863
- St. Vincent Catholic Charities Immigration Law Clinic (Lansing) | 517-323-4734
- Immigration Law & Justice Michigan
- Grand Rapids and Holland | 616-320-2734
- Kalamazoo | 269-743-2501
- Southeast Michigan | 734-709-1151
- Michigan United | 877-507-7774
Common Visitors to Farmworker Housing
Several state, federal, and non-governmental agencies routinely visit farmworker housing or worksites to provide services for workers or to enforce workers’ rights.
The Most Common State Agencies That Visit Farmworker Housing Include:
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Helps farmworkers apply for public benefits and medical insurance and provides transportation to medical visits.
- Michigan Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO)
- Provides job search and placement, housing, and unemployment services; oversees workers’ compensation; and enforces Michigan wage and other employment laws.
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
- Investigates workplace illnesses and injuries and inspects conditions of farmworker work sites and housing.
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
- Inspects and licenses farmworker housing; enforces worker pesticide protections and food safety laws.
- Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR)
- Enforces laws prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment at worksites and housing.
The Most Common Federal Agencies Include:
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division (USDOL)
- Investigates employment violations for agricultural workers, including H-2A and H-2B workers for violations related to pay, contract, housing, and other federal regulations.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Investigates and enforces complaints of discrimination in the workplace, such as acts of employment discrimination related to sex, race, disability, and national origin.
You should always tell government officials the truth. If you report issues with your employment and your employer, housing provider, or recruiter threatens to retaliate against you, consider reporting these issues to the agency or seeking legal counsel to advise you further regarding your legal rights.
It is unlawful to interfere with an investigation. Victims and witnesses of the interference or of any labor violations may be eligible for money damages and other relief. If you are concerned about answering questions, you can decline to answer and talk to an attorney first.
Farmworkers who need assistance reporting a labor violation or accessing services in Michigan can call the Farmworker Hotline (1-800-968-4046).