Brazil
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Local offices in Brazil
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Clay County Division of Family Resources
1017 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP food assistance and other public benefits at this office.Apply online
- Medical coverageApply for Medicaid and other state health coverage through the benefits portal or this office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Utilities · City office
Brazil Water Office
401 W National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Water, wastewater, and trash billsPay or ask for help with city water, wastewater, and trash bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brazil.in.gov
Older adults · County office
Clay County Senior Center
120 S Franklin St, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center for local programs and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Local office · City office
Brazil City Hall
203 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- City services and resident requestsContact City Hall for city services, permits, and help with resident requests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brazil.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Clay County WorkOne Express
921 W National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help finding a job, planning a career, or accessing job training.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workonewest.com
Library · Regional office
Brazil Public Library
204 N Walnut Street, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use library resources, or take part in programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brazil-lib.specialdistrict.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brazil
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
Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank
430 N 14th 1/2 St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
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
Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.
705 South 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clay County
Brazil is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Clay County WIC Program
National Guard Armory, 972 W. Craig Ave., Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
Clay County Child Support Office
Clay County Courthouse, 609 E. National Ave., Room 301, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Clay County Health Department
18 N. Walnut St., Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, vital records, and help with health needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Thrive West Central
The Meadows, 2800 Poplar St., Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information, referrals, and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrivewestcentral.com
Veterans · County office
Clay County Veteran's Office
Clay County Courthouse, 609 E. National Ave., Room 104, Brazil, IN 47834
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and finding the right services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
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