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 · County office
Brown County Health & Human Services
111 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Economic supportApply for or get help with FoodShare, health coverage, and child care benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Community servicesGet help with child protection, adult protection, and services for children with developmental needs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Child support · County office
Brown County Child Support Agency
305 E. Walnut St., Room 450, Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support orders and collecting support payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
NEW Community Clinic WIC
424 S. Monroe Ave., Suite 100, Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.wisconsin.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
NEWCAP
Help here
- Community action programsFind assistance with housing, utilities, and other needs through community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newcap.org
Housing authority · County office
Brown County Housing Authority
305 E. Walnut St., Room 320, Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher programGet information about the Housing Choice Voucher program and homebuyer assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Public health · County office
Brown County Public Health
111 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, and help with family health needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Brown County Community Treatment Center
3150 Gershwin Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesAccess outpatient mental health and substance use treatment by appointment.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Wisconsin through Brown County United Way
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountyunitedway.org
Older adults · County office
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County
300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Aging and disability helpGet information about aging, disability, caregiving, long-term care, and local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcofbrowncounty.org
Veterans · County office
Brown County Veterans Service Office
305 E. Walnut St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help applying for veterans disability, medical, education, survivor, and burial benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Emergency help · County office
Brown County Emergency Management
3030 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI 54311
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind guidance on preparing for emergencies and public information about local hazards.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountywi.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Brown County Job Center
515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet in-person help finding jobs, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wisconsinjobcenter.org
State office · State office
Wisconsin DMV Green Bay Service Center
942 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for driver licenses and ID cards, vehicle titles, and registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trust.dot.state.wi.us
Library · County office
Brown County Library
515 Pine St., Green Bay, WI 54301
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, information resources, and public library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on browncountylibrary.org
Brown County, Wisconsin website
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
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
1700 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205
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 Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Cities and towns in Brown County
Wisconsin programs by kind of help
These are run by Wisconsin 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- 211 Wisconsin
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