Searcy
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Local offices in Searcy
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, White County Office
608 Rodgers Dr, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit the office for help with public assistance programs, including SNAP.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Utilities · City office
Searcy Water and Sewer
300 N Elm St, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the office about water and sewer service and related bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsearcy.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Carmichael Community Center
801 S Elm St, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Community recreationVisit the center for recreation, activities, and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsearcy.org
Local office · City office
Searcy City Hall
401 W Arch Ave, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofsearcy.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
John E. Lightle Senior Center
2200 E Moore St, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and other senior services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com
Jobs and training · State office
Searcy Workforce Center
501 W Arch Ave, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Job and workforce helpVisit the center for help with job searches and workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · Regional office
Searcy Public Library
1609 W Beebe Capps Expressway, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, computers, and public spaces.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitecountylibraries.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Searcy
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
Community Action Program for Central Arkansas, Inc.
707 Robins Street, Ste. 118, Conway, AR 72034
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of White County
Searcy is in White County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, White County Office
608 Rodgers Drive, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Human services assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with state human services programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Child support · State office
Searcy Child Support Office
2701 E. Race, Suite 2, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing court-ordered child and medical support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · City office
Searcy Housing Authority
501 S. Fir, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Public housing and Section 8Apply for public housing or a Section 8 housing choice voucher.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on searcyhousing.com
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health White County Health Unit, Searcy
112 Brantly Road, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health unit for county public health services and clinic information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health White County Health Unit, Beebe
306 N Gum St, Beebe, AR 72012
Help here
- Local public health services and WICContact the health unit about public health services and applying for WIC.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Local office · County office
White County Government
300 North Spruce, Searcy, AR 72143
Help here
- County government servicesContact the county for help reaching county offices and services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitecounty.ar.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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