Benton

Local offices in Benton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Saline County DHS Office

  1603 Edison Avenue, Benton, AR 72018

  Help here

  • Public benefitsVisit the DHS county office for help with state benefit programs.Read more
  Call 501-315-1600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org

• Local office · City office

  Benton City Hall

  410 River Street, Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • City information and helpContact City Hall for general questions about city services and offices.
  Call 501-776-5900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Benton

  400 Edison Avenue, Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesVisit for help finding a job, preparing for work, and accessing workforce services.
  Call 501-315-7702DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Benton Revenue Office

  215 North Main Street, Suite 1, Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for state revenue office services related to driver and vehicle records.
  Call 501-778-4876DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Benton Parks and Recreation

  1800 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, activities, and events.
  Call 501-776-5970DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Benton, Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Benton

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

Offices for all of Saline County

Benton is in Saline County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Saline County Department of Human Services Office

  1603 Edison Ave., Benton, AR 72018

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for or get help with state public assistance programs.Apply online
  • Food assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits or ask questions about your case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 501-315-1600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · State office

  Saline County Department of Human Services Office 2

  101 NW 3rd St., Suite E, Bryant, AR 72022

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for or get help with state public assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 501-847-6056DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health Saline County Health Unit

  1612 Edison Ave., Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods and nutrition support.Read more
  • Local public health servicesVisit the county health unit for public health services and help finding health resources.
  Call 501-303-5650DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Benton Office of Child Support Enforcement

  318 Edison Ave., Suite 4, Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or enforcing a support order.Apply online
  Call 501-860-6162DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Benton Public Housing Authority

  1200 W. Pine St., Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.
  Call 501-778-7302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  CareLink, Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

  700 W. Riverfront Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72114

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesAsk about services and support for older adults, people who are homebound, and family caregivers.
  Call 501-372-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Saline 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