Brown City
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Local offices in Brown City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Brown City City Hall
4205 Main Street, Brown City, MI 48416
Help here
- Utility billingPay your city utility bill or get help with water meter and billing questions.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrowncity.net
Local office · Regional office
Michigan 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit Michigan 211 to find local help with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Library · Regional office
Brown City District Library
4207 Main Street, Brown City, MI 48416
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and digital materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get printing services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on browncitylibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Brown City
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
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
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
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
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 Development Commission Inc
429 Montague Ave, Caro, MI 48723-1921
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sanilac County
Brown City is in Sanilac County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Sanilac County Department of Health and Human Services
515 S. Sandusky Rd., Sandusky, MI 48471
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact this office about state assistance programs and family services.Apply online
- Child supportResidents can get help with child support services through the state office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on michigan.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Northeast Michigan
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mi211.org
Public health · County office
Sanilac County Health Department
171 Dawson St., Suite 123, Sandusky, MI 48471
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers services such as immunizations, family planning, testing, and disease prevention.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support, food benefits, breastfeeding help, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanilachealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority
227 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky, MI 48471
Help here
- Mental health, developmental disability, and substance use servicesThe authority connects residents with mental health, developmental disability, and substance use care.
- Crisis servicesResidents can call the authority any time for crisis support and help finding care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanilaccmh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Region VII Area Agency on Aging
215 N. Elk St., Sandusky, MI 48471
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get connected with services that support independence and well-being.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on region7aaa.org
Veterans · County office
Sanilac County Veterans Affairs
171 Dawson St., Suite 227, Sandusky, MI 48471
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for local, state, and federal benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanilaccountyva.org
Michigan programs by kind of help
These are run by Michigan 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
- Michigan 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