Residents needing relief from the heat may visit any St. Clair County Library branch during regular business hours.

Additional cooling locations include the Mid City Nutrition Soup Kitchen, many local fire departments, and municipal offices.

To verify the nearest available cooling center or current hours, dial 2-1-1.

Utility Assistance

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Helping People. Changing Lives.

The Utility Assistance Program is dedicated to helping households with the heat, electricity and water systems. We offer many different services to fit your energy and water needs! Please contact us directly to see if you are eligible to participate in our services.

The first step to receive assistance is to apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) assistance at MI Bridges. BWCA has navigators that are able to navigate them through the process of application and creating an account if they require it.  Applying for State Emergency Relief ensures that you are maximizing the amount of assistance possible. 

Additional Information

  • Applicant must be a St. Clair County resident and must meet current income guidelines.
  • Applicant must provide shut-off or past due notice from their utility provider.
  • Applicant must provide the State Emergency Relief or Denial Letter dated within the last 30 days.
  • Other program guidelines may apply.