Alma
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Local offices in Alma
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Alma
9 W Main St, Alma, AR 72921
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about its public housing and rental assistance services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on almapha.com
Local office · City office
Alma City Hall
804 Fayetteville Ave, Alma, AR 72921
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall about city services and records.Read more
- Utility billingStart water and trash service or ask about your city utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on almaarkansas.gov
Library · County office
Alma Public Library
624 Fayetteville Ave, Alma, AR 72921
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use computers, or ask about classes and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on crawfordcountylib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Alma Community Center
114 Collum Ln E, Alma, AR 72921
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk the city about reserving the community center for a group event.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on almaarkansas.gov
City of Alma, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alma
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
Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc.
1617 South Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72918
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crawford County
Alma is in Crawford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Van Buren Child Support Office
3132 Alma Boulevard, Van Buren, AR 72956
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support services and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office
Crawford County Department of Human Services Office
704 Cloverleaf Circle, Van Buren, AR 72956
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food, medical, and cash assistance through the county office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
State office
Crawford County WIC Clinic
2040 Chestnut Avenue, Van Buren, AR 72956
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Housing help · County office
Crawford County Public Facilities Board
11 Pointer Trail West, Suite A, Van Buren, AR 72956
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher assistanceThe board helps eligible county residents apply for housing vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on search.211arkansas.org
Public health · State office
Crawford County Health Unit
2040 Chestnut Avenue, Van Buren, AR 72956
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health unit offers local public health services, including immunizations and family health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
524 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Help here
- Aging and disability services informationThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingwest.org
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