Little River County
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Local offices in Little River County
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Local office · County office
Little River County Government
351 N. Second St., Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- County services and informationContact the county for information about its departments and local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lrcounty.org
Veterans · County office
Little River County Veterans Service Officer
351 N. 3rd St., Suite 105, Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Veterans benefits and records helpGet help with benefit claims, military records, jobs, and housing resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lrcounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Little River County Office of Emergency Management
351 N. 3rd St., Suite 101, Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Emergency planning and 911 addressingGet help with emergency preparedness information and county 911 address questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lrcounty.org
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Little River County Office
90 Waddell St., Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit the county office for help with available Arkansas Department of Human Services programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health, Little River County Health Unit
150 Keller St., Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health unit for local public health services and appointments.
- WICAsk the health unit about WIC food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Little River County Housing Authority
251 Federal St., Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority about low-rent housing and Housing Choice Vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on littleriverhousing.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas
600 Lelia St, Magnolia, AR 71753
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Arkansas Development Council, Little River Office
180 E. Commerce St., Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Utility assistanceVisit the local CADC office to ask about help with home energy bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cadc.com
State office · State office
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Ashdown Revenue Office
390 W. Main St., Ashdown, AR 71822
Help here
- Revenue office servicesVisit the revenue office for in-person state revenue services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Little River County
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