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Help in Walnut Ridge
8 service locations
Family and youth
Walnut Ridge Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
901 State St, Walnut Ridge · 870-886-9284
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by Black River Area Development Corporation.
Walnut Ridge Early Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
702 State St, Walnut Ridge · 870-886-6088
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Black River Area Development Corporation Child Development Programs.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
115 W. Walnut St., Walnut Ridge · 870-378-5170
LIHEAP intake office serving Lawrence County
Food assistance
Lawrence County School District
Meal program
508 Free Street, Walnut Ridge · (870) 886-6634
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Lawrence County School District.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
201 Colonial Dr, Walnut Ridge · 870-886-5507
Housing and shelter
Lawrence County Public Housing Agency
Housing assistance
118 E Main St, Walnut Ridge · 870-886-7816
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
102 South Larkspur Street, Walnut Ridge · 870-919-8432
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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