Paris
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Local offices in Paris
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Utilities · City office
City of Paris
101 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- City office and utility billingVisit or call the city office for utility billing and other city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on business.parisarkansas.com
Library · Regional office
Boyd T. & Mollie Gattis Logan County Library
100 E Academy St, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources at the Paris branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arvrls.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Paris Senior Center, Inc.
331 S 1st St, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can visit for senior activities and nutrition services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on business.parisarkansas.com
State office · State office
Logan County Department of Human Services, Paris Office
17 W McKeen St, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Medicaid applicationsVisit the DHS office to apply for Medicaid and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · City office
Paris Housing Authority
109 Logan Dr, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about applying for affordable public housing.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parishousingauthority-ar.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Logan County
Paris is in Logan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Logan County Health Unit - Booneville
721 W. 1st Street, Booneville, AR 72927
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services, including immunizations and family health support.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Logan County Health Unit - Paris
150 S. Lowder Street, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services, including immunizations and family health support.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services - Booneville
87 Reed Road, Booneville, AR 72927
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with your application.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services - Paris
17 W. McKeen Street, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with your application.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Veterans · County office
Logan County Veteran Service Office
25 W. Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help learning about and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on logancountyark.org
Emergency help · County office
Logan County Office of Emergency Management
25 W. Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about preparing for emergencies and local response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on logancountyark.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