Osceola
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Local offices in Osceola
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services - Mississippi County Office 2
437 S Country Club Rd, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
- SNAP benefitsApply for food assistance or ask the office about your SNAP case.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Osceola Housing Authority
501 Coston Ave, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
- Public housing applicationApply for public housing and ask the authority about eligibility and available units.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolahousing.com
Utilities · City office
Osceola Municipal Light and Power
303 W Hale, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolaar.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Osceola Community Center
Help here
- Recreation facilitiesVisit the community center for indoor walking, sports, and exercise facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolaar.org
Older adults · County office
Mississippi County Senior Citizens Center - Osceola
701 N Walnut St, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mississippicountyar.org
Local office · City office
City of Osceola
303 W Hale, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
- City services and assistanceContact the city about local services, requests, and questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolaar.org
Library · Regional office
Osceola Public Library
320 W Hale Ave, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
- Library servicesUse free Wi-Fi and public computers, or get printing, copying, faxing, and meeting room access.
- Passport acceptanceMake an appointment to submit a passport application at the library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mclibrary.net
City of Osceola, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Osceola
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
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR 72404
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
Mississippi County, Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc.
1400 North Division Street, Blytheville, AR 72316-1289
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mississippi County
Osceola is in Mississippi County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Blytheville Child Support Office
1102 Byrum Road, Blytheville, AR 72315
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions at the local office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services - Blytheville County Office
1104 Byrum Road, Blytheville, AR 72315
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for state benefits and get help with services available through the county DHS office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Housing help · County office
Mississippi County Public Facilities Board
810 W Keiser Avenue, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and rental assistance programs serving Mississippi County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on misscopfb.com
Housing help · City office
Osceola Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing eligibility, applications, and available homes in Osceola.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on osceolahousing.com
Public health · State office
Mississippi County Health Unit - Blytheville
1299 N 10th Street, Blytheville, AR 72316
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Mississippi County Health Unit - Osceola
720 West Lee, Osceola, AR 72370
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.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.
- 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