Nashville

Local offices in Nashville

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing authority · County office

  Howard County Housing Authority

  1010 S Pope St, Nashville, AR 71852

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing and its open waiting list.
  Call 870-845-1080DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on howardcountyhousingar.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Nashville Public Works Department

  Help here

  • Water utility billingContact the water clerks for help with water service and billing.
  Call 870-845-1440Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nashar.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Arkansas 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.
  Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Nashville City Hall

  426 N Main St, Nashville, AR 71852

  Help here

  • City servicesContact City Hall for help with city departments and services.
  Call 870-845-1432DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nashar.gov

• State office · State office

  Nashville Revenue Office

  421 North Main Street, Room 3, Nashville, AR 71852-2008

  Help here

  • Driver license and state ID servicesVisit the Revenue Office for driver license and state ID services.
  Call 870-845-7514DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Howard County Library, Nashville Branch

  426 North Main St, Suite 5, Nashville, AR 71852

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library collections and services.
  Call 870-845-2566DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on seviercountylibrary.com

City of Nashville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Nashville

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Howard County

Nashville is in Howard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Howard County Office

  534 N Main St, Nashville, AR 71852

  Help here

  • Human services and benefitsVisit or call for help with state human services and benefit programs.
  Call 870-845-4334DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Arkansas 211

  Help here

  • Local resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health, Howard County Health Unit

  201 E Hempstead St, Suite 2, Nashville, AR 71852

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services through the county health unit.
  • WICWIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible families.Read more
  Call 870-845-2208DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov

• 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.
  Call 870-234-7410DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Nashville Senior Center

  206 E Howard St, Nashville, AR 71852

  Help here

  • Senior center and mealsOlder adults can contact the center about meals and local senior services.
  Call 870-455-5070DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com

Everything in Howard 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