Kensett

Local offices in Kensett

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 Kensett

  405 E Wilbur D Mills Avenue, Kensett, AR 72082

  Help here

  • Low-rent public housingContact the housing authority to ask about low-rent public housing, eligibility, and applications.
  Call 501-742-3842DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Kensett City Hall

  202 SE 1st Street, Kensett, AR 72082

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit or call City Hall with questions about city government and local services.
  • Water and sewer service and billsContact the city about water and sewer service, rates, and billing.Read more
  Call 501-742-5156DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Kensett Arkansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kensett

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

Job help near Kensett

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 Kensett. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.1 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 · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Lonoke

  Also helps young people

  33 miles away

  902 N. Center Street, P.O. Box 300, Lonoke, AR 72086

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

  Call 501-676-2721DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at North Little Rock Pulaski County

  Also helps young people

  46 miles away

  324 W Pershing Blvd., Suite 1, North Little Rock, AR 72114

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

  Call 501-376-4119DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 White County

Kensett is in White County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, White County Office

  608 Rodgers Drive, Searcy, AR 72143

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with state human services programs.
  Call 501-268-8696DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Searcy Child Support Office

  2701 E. Race, Suite 2, Searcy, AR 72143

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing court-ordered child and medical support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 501-268-6164DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Searcy Housing Authority

  501 S. Fir, Searcy, AR 72143

  Help here

  • Public housing and Section 8Apply for public housing or a Section 8 housing choice voucher.Apply online
  Call 501-268-8547DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health White County Health Unit, Searcy

  112 Brantly Road, Searcy, AR 72143

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesContact the health unit for county public health services and clinic information.
  Call 501-268-6102DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health White County Health Unit, Beebe

  306 N Gum St, Beebe, AR 72012

  Help here

  • Local public health services and WICContact the health unit about public health services and applying for WIC.Read more
  Call 501-882-5128DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  White County Government

  300 North Spruce, Searcy, AR 72143

  Help here

  • County government servicesContact the county for help reaching county offices and services.Read more
  Call 501-279-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on whitecounty.ar.gov

Everything in White 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