Polk County
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Local offices in Polk County
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Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Polk County Office
1802 Hwy. 71 North, Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this office for help applying for state human services programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Child support · State office
Mena Child Support Office
806 10th St., Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services at this local office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office
Arkansas WIC, Polk County Health Unit
702 Hornbeck Ave., Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health, Polk County Health Unit
702 Hornbeck Ave., Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- Public health servicesThe county health unit provides local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults can contact this agency for information about local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingwest.org
Veterans · County office
Polk County Veterans Service Office
606 Pine Ave., Room 115, Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.arkansas.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Mena
1100 College Drive, Abernathy Building, Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help finding work and accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Polk County Library
410 8th Street, Mena, AR 71953
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with research.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on menapolkcountylibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Polk County
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
River Valley Regional Food Bank
1617 South Zero Street, Ft. Smith, AR 72901
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
Arkansas River Valley Area Council, Inc.
227 SR 333, Russellville, AR 72802
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Polk 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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