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This list may not include all available services in a county; please call 2-1-1 to find other resources in your area. Also, some information included here may have changed. TCJE does not endorse any organization's services or religious affiliations, and we cannot guarantee that services will be provided. Before visiting an organization, please contact them about availability, waitlists, and eligibility requirements.

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Brown County Resources

Community Health Services

Brownwood- Brown County Health Department

510 E. Lee, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-0554 | http://www.brownwoodhealthdepartment.com/

They provide free or low-cost health services such as immunizations for adults or children, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and TB testing.

Brown County Indigent Health Care Program

200 Broadway Room 322, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 643-3254 or (325) 643-1985 | (325) 643-1356 | http://www.dshs.state.tx.us

This program provides basic medical services to residents of this county who cannot receive health care coverage from any other source and who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based on income and resources.

Cross Timbers Health Clinics, Inc. - Brownwood Community Health Center

104 South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-0704 | (325) 646-1513 | http://www.crosstimbersinc.org

Cross Timbers Health Clinic offers primary and preventative health care services. This clinic offers medical and dental services. Eligibility for discount plan is determined by: Income, based on family size. Must be a resident of Comanche, Eastland, Erath or Brown County. Medical Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pmDental Clinic Hours:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pmTuesday: 8:00am - 7:00pmFriday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Cross Timbers Health Clinics, Inc. - Brownwood

3804 Hwy 377S, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 643-5167 | (325) 641-1856 | http://www.crosstimbersinc.org

Cross Timbers Health Clinic offers primary and preventative health care services. This clinic offers medical services. Eligibility for discount plan is determined by: Income, based on family size. Must be a resident of Comanche, Eastland, Erath or Brown County. Medical Clinic Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pmTuesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm

Center for Life Resources

408 Mulberry St, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-9574 | http://www.cflr.us

Provides community mental health services. Use the main phone number to contact an office for an appointment or to ask for more information about eligibility and programs. The 24-hour toll free Crisis Hotline is 1-800-458-7788. This crisis number is for people facing an emergency situation, such as having a homicidal or suicidal thoughts. If your call is an emergency, a crisis team may be sent out to help manage your situation. If necessary, emergency services may also be contacted to respond to your crisis.

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Brownwood Community Based Outpatient Clinic

2600 Memorial Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 641-0568 or (325) 641-0568 | http://www.centraltexas.va.gov

Primary care services for veterans in Brownwood area.

County Probation Offices

Brown County Community Supervision & Corrections Department

Education Assistance

The Family Services Center

901 Ave. B, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-5939 or (866) 211-2255 (toll free) | http://www.familysc.net/adult-literacy.html

Family Services Center offers adult literacy tutoring to individuals who need to strengthen their literacy skills.

Heart of Texas Christian Women's Job Corps

2410 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 643-1788 | http://www.heartoftexaschristianwomensjobcorps.org

This organization offers a free, faith-based, 12-week semester of job and life skills training to any woman. The classes include computer instruction in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and QuickBooks. They also have math, reading, writing, financial management, resume and interview preparation, and effective communications and relationship classes.

Employment Services

Goodwill West Texas

2200 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX 79603 | (325) 676-7925 or (866) 686-7925 (toll free) | (325) 676-7391 | http://www.goodwillwesttexas.org/jobs.htm

Goodwill West Texas helps people with barriers to employment find meaningful work. Their employment specialists will do their best to put you to work in one of their locations, or help you find employment in the area. Goodwill West Texas also provides Work Adjustment Training. By working one on one with a mentor, this training program helps individuals build the foundation needed to find and maintain employment in the community.

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas - Brownwood

2202 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801-3912 | (325) 646-1591 | (325) 643-5406 | http://www.workforcesystem.org

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Toll Free: 1(877)967-5228. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Housing Services

Bangs Housing Authority

406 E. Spencer St., Bangs, TX 76823 | (325) 752-6522 | (325) 752-6522 | http://www.hud.gov

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Brownwood Housing Authority

1500 Terrace Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-0790 | (325) 646-7799 | http://www.bwdhousing.org

This agency administers public housing programs such as Section 8 rental housing vouchers and Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Success House

307 W. Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-1903 | http://successhouse.org

Success House provides transitional housing and a six-month drug and alcohol recovery program for men and women. Individuals with sex offenses and those on electronic monitors are not accepted. Residents must attend AA meetings and church, follow curfew, and submit to random urine analysis. Rent is $91 per week, and a deposit of two weeks rent ($182) is due in advance.

Indigent Defense Services

Jayme Madsen, Brown County Court Coordinator

200 South Broadway St. Room 109, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 643-2828 | (325) 646-7013 | http://www.browncountytx.org/

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Jennifer Aaron, 35th District Court Coordinator

200 South Broadway St., Brownwood, TX 76802 | (325) 646-1987 | (325) 643-6396 | http://www.browncountytx.org/

Legal Aid Services

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

300 N. Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-8659 | (325) 646-6070 | http://www.lanwt.org/contact_brownwood.asp

Other

City and Rural Rides (CARR)

PO Box 712, Coleman, TX 76834 | (800) 710-2277 | http://www.cityandruralrides.com

City And Rural Rides is a low cost rural public transit service operated by Central Texas Rural Transit District. Transportation is available to the general public. Anyone may schedule a ride to any location in the service area and to limited cities out of the area. CARR requires that trips be scheduled one business day in advance by 3:30 p.m.

The Family Services Center

901 Ave. B, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-5939 or (866) 211-2255 (toll free) | http://www.familysc.net/

The clinic uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to help clients learn techniques that can reduce the symptoms caused by depression, stress, mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. The counselor will use a goal-oriented, systematic approach that looks at the whole picture to help you find a new path.

Salvation Army of Brownwood

403 Lakeway Dr., Brownwood, TX 76804 | (325) 646-5369 | http://www.salvationarmytexas.org

Salvation Army in Brownwood operates many different programs including providing emergency rent and utilities as well as travelers' assistance and medical services.

Texas Department of Health and Human Services - Benefits Office

2400 Crockett Dr. Suite 100, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-0541 | (325) 643-7084 | http://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. Medicaid Programs provide medical benefits for eligible low income adults, children, and families. CHIP offers a health insurance program for children. Call or visit website for program-specific eligibility information. Anyone convicted of a drug-related felony (possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance) after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Parole Offices

Brownwood District Parole Office

907 Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-0588 | (325) 646-0686 | http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us

Specialty Courts

Brown County DWI Court

Designated DWI court

Treatment Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous

TX(325) 646-5842 | http://www.aa.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous

The Family Services Center

901 Ave. B, Brownwood, TX 76801 | (325) 646-5939 or (866) 211-2255 (toll free) | http://www.familysc.net/

The clinic uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to help clients learn techniques that can reduce the symptoms caused by depression, stress, mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. The counselor will use a goal-oriented, systematic approach that looks at the whole picture to help you find a new path.

Narcotics Anonymous Best Little Region of Texas - Big Country Area

TX(325) 691-9209 or (325) 657-6646 | http://www.bigcountryna.com

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. The meetings are free and anyone may join.