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Local offices in Paragould
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Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Greene County Office
809 Goldsmith Road, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- DHS benefits and servicesApply for state human services programs and get help with your case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Paragould Housing Authority
612 East Canal Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about affordable housing options and apply for available housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paragouldhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Paragould Light, Water & Cable
1901 Jones Road, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Utility bills and payment arrangementsPay utility bills, ask about service, or request an extension if you cannot pay by the due date.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paragould.com
Older adults · City office
Paragould Senior Center
121 N. 12th Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesSeniors can register for weekday meals and join activities at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paragouldcityar.gov
Local office · City office
City of Paragould
301 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- City information and assistanceCall or visit City Hall for help finding the right city office or service.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paragouldcityar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Paragould
1015 Linwood Drive, Suite 4, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Job and reemployment servicesGet help finding jobs, training, and reemployment services at this nearby workforce center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Greene County Public Library
120 N. 12th Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow books, use its research resources, and join programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mylibrarynow.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Paragould Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and facilitiesFind city parks, recreation programs, community center activities, and facility rentals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paragouldcityar.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Paragould
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
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc.
2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Greene County
Paragould is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Greene County Health Unit
801 Goldsmith Road, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, health information, and birth or death certificates.
- WICEligible women, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecounty.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
2005 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services such as care coordination, home care, meals, and support for caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on e4aonline.com
Veterans · County office
Greene County Veterans Service Office
320 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecounty.arkansas.gov
Emergency help · County office
Greene County Office of Emergency Management
320 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county emergency preparedness information and guidance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecounty.arkansas.gov
State office
Paragould Revenue Office
Greene County Courthouse, 320 W. Court Street, Room 100, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesHandle vehicle registration, title transfers, driver license renewals, and identification cards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Library · Regional office
Northeast Arkansas Regional Library
120 N. 12th Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, digital media, public computers, Wi-Fi, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mylibrarynow.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.
- 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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988