Franklin

Local offices in Franklin

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

• Local office · City office

  Franklin City Hall

  38 N. Main St., Franklin, AR 72832

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with town government services and records.
  • Water bill paymentsPay your Franklin Waterworks bill online or use the drop box at City Hall.
  Call 870-322-7245DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on franklinar.gov

Town of Franklin, Arkansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Franklin

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

Job help near Franklin

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Franklin. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  64 miles away

  501 W. Arch Ave., Searcy, AR 72143

  Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

  Call 844-908-2178DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Jonesboro

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  66 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Paragould

  Also helps young people

  73 miles away

  1 Black River Dr., Paragould Black River Technical College- Suite 139, Paragould, AR 72450

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A,M, to 4:30 P.M.

  Call 870-236-8512DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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.

Offices for all of Izard County

Franklin is in Izard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services Izard County Office

  278 E. Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556

  Help here

  • Human servicesVisit the office for help with state human services programs and benefits.
  Call 870-368-4318DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health Izard County Health Unit

  149 Haley Street, Melbourne, AR 72556

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health unit for local public health services, including health information and care.
  Call 870-368-7790DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  White River Area Agency on Aging

  30 Chapel Hill Road, Brockwell, AR 72517

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the agency for help finding services that support older adults and independent living.
  Call 870-368-6011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Izard County Veterans Service Office

  80 E. Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpContact the county veterans officer for help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 870-793-8812DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Izard County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and coordinationContact the county office about local emergency planning and coordination.
  Call 870-368-4113Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Melbourne

  703 East Main, Highway 69, Melbourne, AR 72556

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpVisit the workforce center for help with job searches and employment services.
  Call 870-368-4329DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Izard 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