St. Francis County

Local offices in St. Francis County

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

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, St. Francis County Office

  1200 East Broadway, Forrest City, AR 72336

  Help here

  • Apply for DHS servicesVisit or contact this office to apply for state assistance programs.
  Call 870-633-1242DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Forrest City Office of Child Support Enforcement

  3945 North Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact this office for help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 870-633-7745DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Crowley's Ridge Development Council, St. Francis County Office

  1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceAsk about applying for help with eligible home energy bills.
  Call 870-630-0193DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  St. Francis County Housing Authority

  116 South Izard Street, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Section 8 assistance.Apply online
  Call 870-633-2781DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  St. Francis County Health Unit

  413 North Division Street, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and clinic information.
  • WICAsk the health unit about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 870-633-1340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  St. Francis County Circuit Clerk

  Help here

  • Court records and clerk servicesContact the circuit clerk for court records and filing information; the clerk cannot give legal advice.
  Call 870-261-1715Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stfranciscountyar.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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Forrest City

  300 Eldridge Road, Suite 2, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesVisit the center for help finding work, training, and employment services.
  Call 870-633-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Forrest City Revenue Office

  2308 North Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle transactions handled by the state revenue office.
  Call 870-633-2512DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Forrest City Public Library

  421 South Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335

  Help here

  • Library and technology servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and online resources.
  Call 870-633-5646DirectionsWebsite

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

St. Francis County, Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Francis County

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

Job help near St. Francis 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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in St. Francis County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at West Memphis

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  2003 W Broadway, North Campus; PO Box 1928, West Memphis, AR 72301

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

  Call 870-400-2269DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  56 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

  57 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 St. Francis County

• Caldwell
• Colt
• Forrest City
• Hughes
• Madison
• Palestine
• Wheatley
• Widener

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