Craighead County

Local offices in Craighead County

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

• Child support · State office

  Jonesboro Child Support Office

  2006 Latourette Street, Jonesboro, AR 72404

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Craighead County.
  Call 870-972-5510DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services Craighead County Office

  1600 Browns Lane Access Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Help here

  • State human services programsVisit the county office to ask about Arkansas Department of Human Services programs and apply for available services.Apply online
  Call 870-972-1732DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority

  330 Union Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable rental housing options.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about applying for a Housing Choice Voucher to help pay rent.Apply online
  Call 870-336-9612DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Craighead County Health Unit

  611 East Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and information.
  • WICAsk the health unit about WIC nutrition assistance for eligible families.
  Call 870-933-4585DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

  2005 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services that support independent living.
  Call 800-467-3278DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on e4aonline.com

• Veterans · County office

  Craighead County Veterans Service Office

  511 South Main, Room 103, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and records helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, burial benefits, and copies of military records.
  Call 870-933-4598DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on craigheadcountyar.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Craighead County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about county emergency planning and how local agencies coordinate during disasters.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on craigheadcountyar.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Jonesboro Workforce Center

  2311 East Nettleton Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesGet help finding a job, preparing for work, and connecting with employment services.
  Call 870-935-5594DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library system for books, public computers, Wi-Fi, and community learning resources.
  Call 870-935-5133Website

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

Craighead County Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Craighead County

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

Job help near Craighead County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Jonesboro

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  0.6 miles away

  2311 E. Nettleton Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

  Call 870-935-5594DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 20, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Craighead County

• Bay
• Black Oak
• Bono
• Brookland
• Caraway
• Cash
• Egypt
• Jonesboro
• Lake City
• Monette

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