Pocahontas

Local offices in Pocahontas

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

• Housing help · Nonprofit

  Pocahontas Public Housing Agency - BRAD

  1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherContact the agency to ask about applying for a housing voucher and its waiting list.
  Call 870-892-0707DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Pocahontas Water Works

  1608 Hwy 67 S, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingContact Water Works to set up or manage water and sewer service and pay your water bill.
  Call 870-892-3222DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Pocahontas Streets and Sanitation

  71 Humble Lane, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Garbage pickupThe city picks up household garbage weekly, with charges included on the water bill.
  Call 870-892-5020DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Randolph County Library

  111 W. Everett St., Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use online resources, and get help from library staff.
  Call 870-892-5617DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Pocahontas City Hall

  410 N. Marr St., Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Call 870-892-3924DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Eddie Mae Herron Center

  1708 Archer St., Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Community events and educationVisit the center for community events and programs about local African American history and culture.
  Call 870-892-4433DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Pocahontas Parks and Recreation

  410 N. Marr St., Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Community Center and recreationContact Parks and Recreation about the city community center, parks, and recreation programs.
  Call 870-758-0991DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Pocahontas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pocahontas

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

Job help near Pocahontas

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 Pocahontas. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Paragould

  Also helps young people

  31 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

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Jonesboro

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 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

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  82 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

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 Randolph County

Pocahontas is in Randolph County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Randolph County Office

  1408 Pace Rd, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • SNAP, TEA, and MedicaidApply for food assistance, cash help, or Medicaid in person or get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 870-892-4475DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Pocahontas Child Support Office

  1905 Old County Rd, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services, including setting up or managing a support case.
  Call 870-892-4911DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Randolph County Health Unit

  407 Camp Rd, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing at the local health unit.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 870-892-5239DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Emergency help · County office

  Randolph County Emergency Management

  107 W Broadway, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about local emergency preparedness and coordination during disasters.
  Call 870-892-5264DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas State Police Driver License Testing, Pocahontas

  105 Geneva Drive, Pocahontas, AR 72455

  Help here

  • Driver license testingTake a written or skills test for a driver license at the scheduled Pocahontas testing location.Apply online
  Call 870-935-7302DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Randolph 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