Ouachita County
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Local offices in Ouachita County
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Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Ouachita County Office
222 Van Buren St. NW, Camden, AR 71711
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP food benefits and other public assistance programs.Apply online
- Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesAsk about cash assistance and support services for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Ouachita County Local Health Unit
740 California Avenue SW, Camden, AR 71701
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Camden Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing for eligible households.
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdenha.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas
600 Lelia Street, Magnolia, AR 71753
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Arkansas Development Council, Ouachita County Office
313 Jefferson St. SW, Camden, AR 71701
Help here
- Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating and cooling bills through the energy assistance program.
- Community action servicesContact the office to ask about local support for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cadc.com
Library · County office
Public Library of Camden and Ouachita County
405 Cash Rd SW, Camden, AR 71701
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, public computers, and Wi-Fi.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.arkansas.gov
Veterans · County office
Ouachita County Veterans Service Office
145 Jefferson St. SW, Camden, AR 71701
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and connecting with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.arkansas.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ouachita County Sheriff's Department
109 Goodgame St, Camden, AR 71701
Help here
- Public safety and crime reportsContact the sheriff's department for public safety help and to report a crime.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ouachitacountysheriff.org
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Ouachita 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