Carlisle
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Local offices in Carlisle
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Carlisle Municipal Services
215 S. Court St., Carlisle, AR 72024
Help here
- City utility billsPay a city utility bill online or ask City Hall for help with your account.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carlislear.org
Local office · City office
City Hall, City of Carlisle
215 S. Court St., Carlisle, AR 72024
Help here
- City services and administrationContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carlislear.org
Older adults · City office
Carlisle Senior Citizen Center
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carlislear.org
Library · County office
Carlisle Library
Help here
- Library card and borrowingGet a library card to borrow materials from the Lonoke County Library System.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carlislear.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Carlisle Civic Center
215 S. Court St., Carlisle, AR 72024
Help here
- Community events and meetingsAttend city meetings and community events at the Civic Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carlislear.org
City of Carlisle, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carlisle
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Arkansas Foodbank
4301 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Central Arkansas Development Council
321 Edison, Benton, AR 72015
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lonoke County
Carlisle is in Lonoke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Lonoke County Office
100 Park St., Lonoke, AR 72086
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office to ask about state benefits and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Child support · State office
Lonoke Child Support Office
115 Jefferson St., Lonoke, AR 72086
Help here
- Child support servicesVisit or call the office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Local office · Regional office
Arkansas 211
Help here
- Local resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health, Lonoke County Health Unit
306 N. Center St., Lonoke, AR 72086
Help here
- Local health servicesThe health unit provides public health services for people in Lonoke County.
- WICAsk the health unit about WIC food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CareLink, Area Agency on Aging for Lonoke County
700 W. Riverfront Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72114
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCareLink connects older adults and family caregivers with services such as meals, transportation, and in-home support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on carelink.org
Emergency help · County office
Lonoke County Office of Emergency Management
210 N. Center St., Lonoke, AR 72086
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county office for local emergency preparedness and response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countyoflonoke.com
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
Talk to a person
- Arkansas 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988