Whelen Springs

Local offices in Whelen Springs

We have not checked Whelen Springs on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Whelen Springs

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Clark County

Whelen Springs is in Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkadelphia DHS County Office

  1 Prator Drive, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

  Help here

  • DHS benefits and servicesVisit or call this office for help with Arkansas DHS programs and benefits.
  Call 870-246-8011DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Arkadelphia

  670 South 6th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk the housing authority about public housing and how to apply.
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about the Housing Choice Voucher program and how to apply.
  Call 870-246-4632DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on housingarkadelphia.org

• Public health · State office

  Clark County Health Unit

  605 South 10th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health unit about local public health services and appointments.Read more
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 870-246-4471DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas

  905 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information and help finding services.
  Call 800-467-2170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorspecialists.org

• Veterans · County office

  Clark County Veteran’s Services Office

  501 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and dependents with benefits and claims.
  Call 870-246-7321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarkcountyar.gov

• State office

  Arkadelphia Revenue Office

  615 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

  Help here

  • Revenue office servicesVisit the revenue office for in-person state revenue services.
  Call 870-246-6733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov

Everything in Clark 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