Jacksonville

Local offices in Jacksonville

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

• State office

  Arkansas DHS Pulaski Jacksonville Office

  2636 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR 72078

  Help here

  • Benefits applications and helpVisit or contact this office for help applying for state benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 501-371-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Jacksonville Housing Authority

  3600 Max Howell Drive, Jacksonville, AR 72076

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk the Housing Authority about public housing, vouchers, and how to apply for housing.Apply online
  Call 501-982-2267DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Jacksonville Water Works

  Help here

  • Water service and billsContact Water Works with questions about water service or a water bill.
  Call 501-982-6561Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonvillear.gov

• Utilities · Regional office

  Jacksonville Wastewater Utility

  Help here

  • Wastewater service and billsContact the Wastewater Utility with questions about wastewater service or a bill.
  Call 501-982-0581Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonvillear.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Jacksonville Public Works

  Help here

  • Garbage and sanitationContact Public Works with questions about city garbage and sanitation service.
  Call 501-982-6071Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonvillear.gov

• Local office · City office

  Jacksonville City Hall

  1 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, AR 72076

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsContact City Hall for help finding a city department or report a concern through the city website.
  Call 501-982-3181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonvillear.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Esther D. Nixon Library

  703 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the branch for library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and library programs.
  Call 501-457-5038DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cals.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Jacksonville Parks & Recreation

  5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, AR 72076

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsAsk about sports, swim lessons, fitness classes, youth programs, and recreation facilities.
  Call 501-982-4171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonvillear.gov

City of Jacksonville, Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jacksonville

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

Offices for all of Pulaski County

Jacksonville is in Pulaski County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Little Rock Office of Child Support Enforcement

  322 S Main Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services and enforcing support orders.
  Call 501-371-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Pulaski County West Little Rock WIC Unit

  11715 Rainwood Road, Little Rock, AR 72212

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 501-224-1254DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas DHS South Pulaski County Office

  1105 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, AR 72203

  Help here

  • SNAP and Medicaid assistanceResidents can get help with applications for food and health coverage benefits.Apply online
  Call 501-682-9200DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas DHS Southwest Pulaski County Office

  6801 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72219

  Help here

  • SNAP and Medicaid assistanceResidents can get help with applications for food and health coverage benefits.Apply online
  Call 501-371-1100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Pulaski County Community Services

  3915 W 8th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204

  Help here

  • Community and quality-of-life assistanceThe department supports county programs for community development, recreation, and quality-of-life needs.
  Call 501-340-3374DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskicounty.net

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health Pulaski County Health Units

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesResidents can contact a local health unit for public health services and information.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pulaskicounty.net

Everything in Pulaski 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