Texarkana

Local offices in Texarkana

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 Miller County Office

  3809 Airport Plaza, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceVisit or call the county office to ask about available Arkansas DHS services and applications.
  Call 870-773-0563DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  Arkansas 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to services and support available in your community.Read more
  Call 866-489-6983Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Texarkana

  911 Ferguson Street, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Affordable housingContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
  Call 870-773-7691DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  216 Walnut Street, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • City information and requestsCall or send a request to ask the city for help or information.
  Call 870-779-4991DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas State Police Driver Examination, Texarkana

  305 East 6th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Driver license testsSchedule and take a written or driving test for an Arkansas driver license.Apply online
  Call 870-773-2774DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texarkana Revenue Office

  801 East 4th Street, Texarkana, AR

  Help here

  • Revenue office servicesVisit the office for Arkansas revenue services, including REAL ID services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Texarkana Parks and Recreation

  1 Legion Drive, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and facility rentalsFind parks, recreation programs, and places to reserve for activities.
  Call 870-779-4964DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Texarkana, Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Texarkana

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

Offices for all of Miller County

Texarkana is in Miller County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Texarkana Child Support Office

  1005 Arkansas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the local office.
  Call 870-772-3443DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Southwest Arkansas Development Council

  3902 Sanderson Lane, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the council to ask about community services available to Miller County residents.
  Call 870-773-5504DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Miller County Health Unit

  503 Walnut Street, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health unit about local public health services and appointments.
  • WICAsk the health unit about WIC food and nutrition help for eligible families.
  Call 870-773-2108DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas

  600 Lelia Street, Magnolia, AR 71753

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help finding local services and support.
  Call 870-234-7410DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Miller County Veterans Service Office

  1007 Jefferson, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and records helpGet help with veterans’ benefit claims, survivor benefits, and military records.
  Call 870-330-9847DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Miller County Office of Emergency Management

  4800 Airport Road, Texarkana, AR 71854

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about disaster preparedness, emergency alerts, and local response planning.
  Call 870-772-2591DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Miller 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