Horseshoe Bend
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Local offices in Horseshoe Bend
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Horseshoe Bend Water Department
704 Commerce Street, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet information about water and sewer service, rates, and paying your bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhorseshoebendar.gov
Library · Regional office
Horseshoe Bend Branch Library
704 West Commerce Street, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and borrow books and other materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on library.arkansas.gov
Local office · City office
Horseshoe Bend City Hall
704 Commerce Street, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or information about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhorseshoebendar.gov
City of Horseshoe Bend website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Horseshoe Bend
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
Northcentral Arkansas Development Council, Inc.
1900 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR 72501
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Izard County
Horseshoe Bend is in Izard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Izard County Office
278 E. Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556
Help here
- Human servicesVisit the office for help with state human services programs and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health Izard County Health Unit
149 Haley Street, Melbourne, AR 72556
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health unit for local public health services, including health information and care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
White River Area Agency on Aging
30 Chapel Hill Road, Brockwell, AR 72517
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for help finding services that support older adults and independent living.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com
Veterans · County office
Izard County Veterans Service Office
80 E. Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpContact the county veterans officer for help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.arkansas.gov
Emergency help · County office
Izard County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency planning and coordinationContact the county office about local emergency planning and coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on izardcountyar.org
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Melbourne
703 East Main, Highway 69, Melbourne, AR 72556
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpVisit the workforce center for help with job searches and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.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 866-489-6983 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988