Des Arc
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Local offices in Des Arc
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Des Arc Housing Authority
505 South 2nd Street, Des Arc, AR 72040
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing, rental assistance, eligibility, and how to apply.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on desarchousing.org
Local office · City office
Des Arc City Hall
107 S 3rd St, Des Arc, AR 72040
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, officials, and council matters.Read more
- Water, sewer, and gas utilitiesContact the utility office for questions about city water, sewer, and gas service or bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdesarc.com
Older adults · Regional office
Des Arc Senior Center
1103 East Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can ask about meals, activities, wellness programs, and transportation.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on carelink.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Des Arc
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
Arkansas Foodbank
4301 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
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
Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc.
610 South Biscoe Street, Helena, AR 72342
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Prairie County
Des Arc is in Prairie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Prairie County Office
663 Market Street, DeValls Bluff, AR 72041
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or call the office to ask about Arkansas DHS programs and apply for help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health, Prairie County Health Unit
204 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services, including clinics and health information.
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food benefits and nutrition support here.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CareLink
700 West Riverfront Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and family caregivers can call CareLink to find services such as meals, in-home help, transportation, and Medicare counseling.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carelink.org
Emergency help · County office
Prairie County Emergency Management
605 Highway 38 East, Des Arc, AR 72040
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county emergency manager for information about local disaster planning and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Prairie County Library System
Help here
- Public library servicesContact the library system for library services and resources in Prairie County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofdesarc.com
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