Brownwood

Local offices in Brownwood

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · City office

  Brownwood Housing Authority

  1500 Terrace Dr, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Public housing and Section 8Contact the housing authority about public housing and Section 8 assistance.
  Call 325-646-0790DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bwdhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing Department

  501 Center Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Water, wastewater, and trash billingGet help paying city utility bills, starting or transferring service, and asking billing questions.Apply online
  Call 325-646-9700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownwoodtexas.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Brownwood Senior Citizens Center

  110 S Greenleaf St, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Senior center programs and mealsOlder residents can contact the center about its programs, meals, and services.
  Call 325-646-0559DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownwoodtexas.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Brownwood Workforce Center

  301 Main St #121, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesVisit the center for help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
  Call 800-457-5633DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcesystem.org

• Library · City office

  Brownwood Community Library

  600 Carnegie St, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and ask staff for help with library services.
  Call 325-646-0155DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownwoodlibrary.com

• Local office · City office

  Brownwood City Hall

  501 Center Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services, departments, and local government information.
  Call 325-646-5775DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brownwoodtexas.gov

City of Brownwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brownwood

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Brownwood

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas- Brownwood

  0.8 miles away

  305 Booker St., Suite 121, Brownwood, TX 76801-3912

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 800-457-5633DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Brown County

Brownwood is in Brown County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Brownwood WIC Program

  305 Booker Street, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 325-646-1514DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brownwoodtexas.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Central Texas Opportunities, Inc.

  1500 Dublin Street, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Utility and housing assistanceAsk about help with utility costs and housing programs for eligible residents.
  Call 325-641-9180DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ctoinc.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Brownwood-Brown County Health Department

  305 Booker Street, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Clinical public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, and other preventive health services.Read more
  Call 325-646-0554DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brownwoodtexas.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Center for Life Resources

  408 Mulberry, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health and substance use support for people in Brown County.
  Call 325-646-9574DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cflr.us

• Veterans · County office

  Brown County Veteran Services Office

  1600 Burnett Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 325-646-0335DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountytx.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Brown County Office of Emergency Management

  200 S Broadway, Suite 111, Brownwood, TX 76801

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county alerts and get information about emergency preparedness.Apply online
  Call 325-643-2828DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountytx.gov

Everything in Brown County

Texas programs by kind of help

These are run by Texas 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