West Memphis
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Local offices in West Memphis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
West Memphis Housing Authority
390 S Walker Street, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers.
- Resident servicesEligible housing residents can ask about help with education, job training, employment, and other support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmemphishousingauthority.com
Utilities · City office
West Memphis Utilities
604 E Cooper Avenue, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Electric, water, and wastewater serviceGet help starting or stopping service, managing your account, and paying utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmemphisar.gov
Local office · City office
West Memphis City Hall
205 South Redding Street, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall to contact city departments and get help with city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmemphisar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center - West Memphis
2003 W. Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesThe center helps people find jobs, prepare resumes, and connect with training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
West Memphis Revenue Office
250 Shopping Way, Suite A, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the revenue office for driver, vehicle, and related state services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Library · City office
West Memphis Public Library and Innovation Center
500 East Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, get reference help, borrow materials, and join programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmemphisar.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve West Memphis
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
Mid-South Food Bank
3865 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38118
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
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc.
2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crittenden County
West Memphis is in Crittenden County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
West Memphis Child Support Office
3821 North Airport Road, West Memphis, AR 72364
Help here
- Child support servicesVisit the office for help with child support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Crittenden County Office
401 South College Boulevard, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Human services benefits and supportVisit the county DHS office to ask about state assistance programs and apply for services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Crittenden County Office
310 Mid-Continent Plaza, Suite 350, West Memphis, AR
Help here
- Community action and referralsThe office can help connect residents with community services and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crdcnea.org
Housing authority · City office
West Memphis Housing Authority
390 S. Walker St., West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersThe housing authority offers public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westmemphishousingauthority.com
Public health · State office
Crittenden County Health Unit - West Memphis
901 N. 7th St., West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health unit for local public health services, including immunizations and family health services.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
720 Calvin Avery Dr., Suite B, West Memphis, AR 72301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities to local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on e4aonline.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