Forrest City
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Local offices in Forrest City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, St. Francis County Office
1200 East Broadway, Forrest City, AR 72336-0899
Help here
- Food assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply online
- Health coverageApply for Medicaid or ask about your health coverage case.Apply online
- Cash assistanceAsk about applying for cash assistance for eligible families.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Housing help · City office
Forrest City Housing Authority
690 Dawson Road, Forrest City, AR 72335
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about affordable housing, rental help, and how to apply.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forrestcityhousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
Forrest City Water Utility
303 North Rosser Street, Forrest City, AR 72335
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill or ask the utility about your account.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forrestcitywater.com
Local office · City office
Forrest City City Hall
225 N. Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofforrestcityar.com
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center, Forrest City
1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help looking for work, preparing for a job, and finding training options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
State office
Forrest City Revenue Office
2308 North Washington, Forrest City, AR 72335
Help here
- Driver license and state ID servicesVisit the revenue office for driver license or state ID services.Apply online
- Vehicle servicesAsk about vehicle registration, titles, or other motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office
Arkansas State Police Driver Testing, Forrest City
3205 North Washington, Forrest City, AR
Help here
- Driver license examsTake a written driver license exam or schedule a skills test at this testing site.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.arkansas.gov
Library · City office
Forrest City Public Library
421 S. Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335
Help here
- Library and public resourcesGet a library card, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, or access books and other materials.
- Free tax filing helpAsk the library about free help preparing and filing a tax return.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forrestcitylibrary.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Forrest City Civic Center
Help here
- Civic center informationContact the city about using the Civic Center for a community activity or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofforrestcityar.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Forrest City
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
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR 72404
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
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc.
2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of St. Francis County
Forrest City is in St. Francis County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stfranciscountyar.gov
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