Lake City
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Local offices in Lake City
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Local office · City office
Lake City City Hall
406 Court St, Lake City, AR 72437
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for city government information and help with city services.
- Water and sewer billingPay city utility bills or ask the city about water and sewer service.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecityar.com
Library · Regional office
McAdams Public Library
106 Cobean Blvd, Lake City, AR 72437
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use local library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on libraryinjonesboro.org
City of Lake City, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Craighead County
Lake City is in Craighead County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Craighead County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about county emergency planning and how local agencies coordinate during disasters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on craigheadcountyar.gov
Veterans · County office
Craighead County Veterans Service Office
511 South Main, Room 103, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Help here
- Veterans benefits and records helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, burial benefits, and copies of military records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on craigheadcountyar.gov
State office · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Craighead County Office
1600 Browns Lane Access Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Help here
- State human services programsVisit the county office to ask about Arkansas Department of Human Services programs and apply for available services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Child support · State office
Jonesboro Child Support Office
2006 Latourette Street, Jonesboro, AR 72404
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Craighead County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Craighead County Health Unit
611 East Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and information.
- WICAsk the health unit about WIC nutrition assistance for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority
330 Union Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable rental housing options.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about applying for a Housing Choice Voucher to help pay rent.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jurha.org
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