Brownstown
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Local offices in Brownstown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Brownstown Town Hall and Sewage Works
116 East Cross Street, Brownstown, IN 47220
Help here
- Sewer billingPay your town sewer bill online or get help with sewer billing.
- Town paymentsPay other town charges, such as permits, tickets, and pool passes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on explorebrownstown.com
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Southeast, Jackson County
323 Dupont Drive, Seymour, IN 47274
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, career planning, and training opportunities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Brownstown Public Library
120 E Spring St, Brownstown, IN 47220
Help here
- Library servicesUse a library card to borrow materials and access free online books and other resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownstown.lib.in.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brownstown
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
3737 Waldemere Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Human Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 119, Clifford, IN 47226
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Brownstown is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Jackson County Health Department WIC
801 West 2nd Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportThe clinic helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Jackson County Division of Family Resources
320 Dupont Drive, Seymour, IN 47274
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for or manage SNAP and cash assistance at this office.Apply online
- Health coverageResidents can apply for or manage Medicaid and other health coverage programs at this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Jackson County
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceThe authority offers affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net
Public health · County office
Jackson County Health Department
801 West 2nd Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides health services and information to county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Thrive Alliance
2158 Cottage Avenue, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency helps older adults and people with disabilities find long-term support and local services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrive-alliance.org
Indiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988