Shirley

Local offices in Shirley

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Shirley Senior Center

  489 Highway 9 E, Shirley, AR 72153

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit the center during its open hours for local senior services.
  Call 501-745-2244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com

• Local office · City office

  Shirley City Hall

  489 Highway 9 E, Shirley, AR 72153

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, hours, and local government information.
  Call 501-723-8290DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shirleyarkansas.us

• Local office · City office

  Shirley Community Center

  489 Highway 9 E, Shirley, AR 72153

  Help here

  • Community center useAsk City Hall about using the community center for a gathering or event.
  Call 501-723-8290DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shirleyarkansas.us

City of Shirley website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Shirley

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

Offices for all of Van Buren County

Shirley is in Van Buren County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Van Buren County Department of Human Services Office

  449 Ingram Street, Clinton, AR 72031

  Help here

  • SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food or cash assistance and get help with your application.Read more
  Call 501-745-4192DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Van Buren County Health Unit

  526 Quality Drive, Clinton, AR 72031

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services, including immunizations, family planning, and health screenings.Read more
  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 501-745-2485DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Van Buren County Aging Program, Inc.

  311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2, Clinton, AR 72031

  Help here

  • Aging servicesAsk about services and support for older adults and their caregivers.Read more
  Call 501-745-2244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com

• Veterans · County office

  Van Buren County Veterans Services

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesContact the county veterans office for help with veterans services.
  Call 501-745-5114Website

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Van Buren County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and responseGet county information about preparing for emergencies and coordinating help during disasters.
  Call 501-253-8293Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Arkansas Workforce Center, Conway

  1500 North Museum Road, Conway, AR 72032

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportGet help with job searches, résumés, training options, and finding employers.
  Call 501-730-9897DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Van Buren 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