Walnut Ridge

Local offices in Walnut Ridge

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

• State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Lawrence County Office

  400 NW 4th St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Apply for human servicesContact the office to ask about state human services programs and how to apply.Apply online
  • Developmental disability servicesAsk the office about services and support for people with developmental disabilities.
  Call 870-886-2408DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Walnut Ridge City Water Works

  216 SW 4th St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsContact Water Works about your water account or to pay your water bill.Apply online
  Call 870-886-2312DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Walnut Ridge Parks Department

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationFind city parks, recreation areas, sports facilities, and the public swimming pool.
  Website

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

• Library · County office

  Lawrence County Library

  115 W. Walnut St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its programs and resources.
  Call 870-886-3222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lawrencecountylibrary.com

• Local office · City office

  Walnut Ridge City Hall

  300 W. Main St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 870-886-6638DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Walnut Ridge website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Walnut Ridge

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

Job help near Walnut Ridge

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 Walnut Ridge. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Jonesboro

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 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

  27 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 Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  73 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 Lawrence County

Walnut Ridge is in Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Lawrence County Department of Human Services Office

  400 Northwest 4th Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Apply for human servicesVisit or contact the office to ask about applying for state human services programs.Apply online
  Call 870-886-2408DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Lawrence County Public Housing Agency

  118 East Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
  Call 870-886-7816DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lawrence County Local Health Unit

  1050 West Free Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for public health services, including immunizations and family health programs.
  • WICEligible families can apply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant women, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 870-886-3201DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Lawrence County Office of Emergency Management

  315 W. Main St., Suite 19, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and the county's response to disasters.
  Call 870-886-2525DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lawrence County Library

  115 West Walnut Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, digital items, and other materials.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lawrence 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