Pope County
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Local offices in Pope County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Pope County Office
701 North Denver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Public benefits and human servicesVisit or call the county office about state human services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Child support · State office
Russellville Child Support Office
800 East Main Street, Suite A, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · City office
Russellville Housing Authority
115 South Denver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing choice voucher in Russellville.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rsvlha.com
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health Pope County Health Unit
203 Weir Road, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health unit for public health services available in Pope County.
- WICAsk the health unit about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Pope County Circuit Clerk
100 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Circuit court records and filingsAsk the clerk about court records, filings, and court case procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on popecountyar.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas, Russellville Office
915 South Arkansas Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and adults with special needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorspecialists.org
Veterans · County office
Pope County Veterans Services
100 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Veterans services assistanceContact the county veterans office for help with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on popecountyar.gov
Emergency help · County office
Pope County Office of Emergency Management
4 Emergency Lane, Russellville, AR 72802
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on popecountyar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Russellville Office
104 South Rochester Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Job seeker and workforce servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, or learning about training services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Arkansas DFA Russellville Revenue Office
105 South Rochester, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Revenue office servicesVisit the revenue office for state revenue services available to Pope County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Pope County Library System
116 East 3rd Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for library resources and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on popelibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pope 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
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
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 Pope 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
- River Valley United Way 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