10 places in Forrest City, plus 13 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.
Arkansas Department of Human Services county office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TEA cash help. Apply or ask about your case here, or online at Access Arkansas.
Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement office in Forrest City that serves St. Francis County. It helps parents open a child support case, establish paternity, and set up or enforce support orders.
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Address
3945 N. Washington, Forrest City, AR 72335
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Community action agency: help paying light and gas bills (LIHEAP), and, when funds allow, emergency rent help and other family programs. Call to ask what help is open now.
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2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72403
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Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
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Report abuse or neglect of a child to the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division. Anyone can call, any time. If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services line for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TEA cash help. Apply or ask about a case, or do it online at Access Arkansas.
The state child support office, part of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. It helps parents open a case, establish paternity, and set up or enforce support orders.
Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.
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Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Where can I get free food in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Forrest City: Eacc (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), (870) 633-4480, call first; Forrest City Senior Life Center (Senior Box 60 and older, income limits apply: Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 12:00 PM to...), (870) 494-4708, call first; St. Francis Co. Care Center (Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), (870) 633-2273, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Forrest City: Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC), (870) 802-7100. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Forrest City: Housing Authority of the City of Forrest City, (870) 633-7929, call first; St. Francis County Housing Authority, (870) 633-2781, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Forrest City: ARcare, 170, (870) 347-3304. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Forrest City: Arkansas Mental Health and Addiction Support Line, (844) 763-0198; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Forrest City: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Forrest City, Arkansas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Forrest City: Legal Aid of Arkansas, (800) 952-9243. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
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