Waldron
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Local offices in Waldron
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Scott County Department of Human Services
131 Highway 71 Bypass South, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit or contact this office to ask about state assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Utilities · City office
Waldron Water Department
370 Featherston Street, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Water billing and paymentsCall or visit the Water Department to ask about water bills or make a payment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waldronarservices.nexbillpayonline.com
Local office · City office
Waldron City Hall
370 Featherston Street, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waldronarkansas.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Scott County Senior Citizens Center
1508 Clyde Hawkins Drive, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can ask about meals, activities, rides, and referrals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorcenter.us
Library · Regional office
Scott County Library, Waldron
141 West 2nd Street, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.arkansas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Waldron
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
Offices for all of Scott County
Waldron is in Scott County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Scott County Office
131 Hwy 71 Bypass S, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other available family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health, Scott County Health Unit
10 S Main St, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Public health servicesAsk the health unit about local public health services and appointments.
- WICAsk the health unit about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
3600 Wheeler Avenue, Suite 2, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for help finding services for older adults in Logan County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingwest.org
Veterans · County office
Scott County Veterans Service Office
190 W 1st St, Suite 5, Waldron, AR 72958
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and forms for local tax relief.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scottcountyar.com
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