Benson
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Local offices in Benson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Benson Office
595 S. Dragoon Street, Benson, AZ 85602
Help here
- Benefits and medical assistanceVisit this DES office for help with benefit and medical assistance services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
Utilities · City office
Benson Utility Payments and Information
101 E. 6th Street, Benson, AZ 85602
Help here
- Utility billsGet information about city utility bills and payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bensonaz.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Arizona
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utility bills, health, work, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org
Local office · City office
Benson City Hall
101 E. 6th Street, Benson, AZ 85602
Help here
- City services and informationAsk about city services, records, and where to get help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bensonaz.gov
Library · City office
Benson Public Library
300 S. Huachuca Street, Benson, AZ 85602
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bensonaz.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Benson Community Center
705 W. Union, Benson, AZ
Help here
- Community center and recreation activitiesContact the city about community center activities and recreation programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bensonaz.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Benson
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
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
3003 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
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
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, 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
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program
283 W. 5th Street, Safford, AZ 85546
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cochise County
Benson is in Cochise County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Cochise County WIC, Bisbee
1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cochise.az.gov
State office · State office
Arizona Division of Child Support Services, Sierra Vista Office
2981 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Help here
- Child support servicesParents and caregivers can get help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Cochise County
1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramThe Housing Authority helps eligible households with rental housing assistance when applications are being accepted.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cochise.az.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Arizona
Help here
- Information and referralCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, jobs, and health care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org
Public health · County office
Cochise County Health and Social Services
1415 Melody Lane, Building A, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, reproductive health, testing, and other county health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cochise.az.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Cochise County Superior Court Self-Help Center
100 Quality Hill, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Help here
- Self-help legal formsPeople representing themselves can find court forms and basic instructions for common legal tasks.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cochise.az.gov
Arizona programs by kind of help
These are run by Arizona 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
- 2-1-1 Arizona
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988