Brinkley

Local offices in Brinkley

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Brinkley

  501 W Cedar, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing, vouchers, eligibility, and applications.
  Call 870-734-4082DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211arkansas.org

• Utilities · City office

  Brinkley Municipal Waterworks

  207 South Main Street, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay a Brinkley Municipal Waterworks bill or contact the office about water service.Apply online
  Call 870-734-1721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brinkleywater.nexbillpayonline.com

• Local office · City office

  Brinkley City Hall

  233 West Cedar Street, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help reaching a city department or asking about city services.
  Call 870-734-1033DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbrinkley.org

• State office

  Brinkley Office of Motor Vehicles

  309 W Cedar Street, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit the state motor vehicle office for in-person vehicle and licensing services.
  Call 870-734-1816DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on doc.arkansas.gov

City of Brinkley website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brinkley

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Monroe County

Brinkley is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Monroe County Office

  301 1/2 N. New Orleans Avenue, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • Public benefitsGet help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other public benefits.Apply online
  Call 870-734-1445DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov

• Public health · State office

  Monroe County Health Unit

  306 W. King Drive, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing.
  • WICApply for healthy foods and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.Read more
  Call 870-734-1461DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  CareLink, Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

  705 W. 6th Street, Brinkley, AR 72021

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsGet help finding services for older adults and family caregivers, including meals and transportation.Read more
  Call 501-372-5300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carelink.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Monroe County Sheriff's Office

  200 S. Main Street, Clarendon, AR 72029

  Help here

  • Non-emergency public safety assistanceCall the sheriff's office for non-emergency public safety help.
  Call 870-747-3811DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountysheriffar.com

Everything in Monroe County

Arkansas programs by kind of help

These are run by Arkansas 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