Fort Smith
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Local offices in Fort Smith
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Sebastian County Office
616 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901-2598
Help here
- DHS county servicesVisit or contact this office to ask about Arkansas DHS programs and apply for eligible services.Apply online
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Fort Smith Housing Authority
2100 North 31st Street, Fort Smith, AR 72904
Help here
- Low-income housing assistanceAsk about housing assistance available to eligible residents of Fort Smith and Sebastian County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on selfservice.fortsmithhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Fort Smith Citizen Services
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help with water, sewer, and solid waste accounts, bills, and collection questions.
- Utility bill assistanceAsk about low-income assistance for city utility bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortsmithar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center, Fort Smith
616 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet free help finding a job and connecting with employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · City office
Fort Smith Public Library
3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card and use books, online resources, technology, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortsmithlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Fort Smith Parks & Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, trails, recreation facilities, and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortsmithar.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Smith
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 Sebastian County
Fort Smith is in Sebastian County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Sebastian County Fort Smith WIC Unit
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programCall the WIC unit to ask about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Sebastian County Health Unit
3112 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Sebastian County Law Library
100 North 16th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Help here
- Public legal research resourcesUse public legal research resources, including print materials and online legal databases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fortsmithlibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Sebastian County Circuit Clerk
901 South B Street, Suite 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Help here
- Child support office contactCall the circuit clerk's child support line for help with child support matters.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sebastiancountyar.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults can contact this agency for information about local aging services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingwest.org
Veterans · County office
Sebastian County Veteran's Service
35 South 6th Street, Room G6, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help filing veterans benefits claims and finding veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sebastiancountyar.gov
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