Brown County
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Local offices in Brown County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
State office
Brown County Division of Family Resources
121 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or contact this office for help applying for food, cash, or health coverage benefits.Apply online
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or contact this office for help applying for food, cash, or health coverage benefits.Apply online
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsVisit or contact this office for help applying for food, cash, or health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Public health · County office
Brown County Health Department
200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department about local public health services and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Thrive Alliance
1531 13th Street, Suite G900, Columbus, IN 47201
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thrive-alliance.org
Veterans · County office
Brown County Veterans Services
902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing for veterans benefits and obtaining military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncounty-in.gov
Child support · County office
Brown County Child Support Office
31 Buck Stogsdill Way, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncounty-in.gov
State office
Brown County Department of Child Services Local Office
121 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the local office about child and family services in Brown County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Brown County Emergency Management
55 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergency preparedness, alerts, and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browncounty-in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Nashville
260 School House Lane, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career advice, and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Nashville BMV Branch
106 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licenses, state identification cards, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Brown County Public Library
205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public Wi-Fi, or ask for research help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on browncountylibrary.info
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brown County
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
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404
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
South Central Community Action Program, Inc.
1500 W. 15th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404-3018
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Brown County
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