For Your Information
The Brown County Guardian ad Litem Volunteers are appointed by the Court to be “the voice of the child” in juvenile court proceedings. We provide this information if you or your child have other service needs.
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Help for Children, Caregivers
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Free and confidential support for people in distress.
Brown County Career Resource Center
Job training; HSE classes and test-taking.
Brown County Community Closet
Thrift store.
Brown County YMCA
Multiple health and wellness programs for the whole family. Financial scholarships available.
DCS: Child Protective Services
In Indiana, under the law we are all mandated reporters – meaning that if we suspect that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect, we are legally required to report it to the DCS hotline at 800.800.5556.
Habitat for Humanity
Helping families to buy an affordable home.
Indiana Family Assistance Programs
The State of Indiana provides many services for children and their caregivers - from food to financial assistance to emergency care. The state's website has a list to easily navigate to those resources.
Mother's Cupboard Community Kitchen
Serving meals every day except for Thanksgiving.
St Vincent De Paul Food Pantry and Warehouse
Open on Mondays and Saturdays. A place to find everything from groceries to clothing, housewares and furniture.
Opioid Crisis Help/Brown County Health Department
Centerstone offers various mental health and addiction treatment services. They can be reached by calling 812-988-2258 or 1-877-HOPE123. They also offer a 24/7 crisis hotline: 1-800-832-5442.
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
Emergency shelter; 24-hour helpline; residential services; educational programs.