Friendship

Local offices in Friendship

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

• 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

  Friendship City Hall

  Help here

  • City servicesCall City Hall for help reaching the town government.
  Call 501-384-2111Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Friendship

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

Offices for all of Hot Spring County

Friendship is in Hot Spring County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Hot Spring County Office

  2505 Pine Bluff Street, Malvern, AR 72104

  Help here

  • Public assistanceVisit or contact the office for help applying for state public assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 501-332-2718DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Malvern

  100 Gloster Street, Malvern, AR 72104

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance applications.
  Call 501-332-3652DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Hot Spring County Local Health Unit

  2204 E. Sullenberger Avenue, Malvern, AR 72104

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesContact the health unit for public health information and local services.
  Call 870-332-6972DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas

  905 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information and help finding services.
  Call 800-467-2170DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hot Spring County Veterans Service Office

  One College Circle, Room D105B, Malvern, AR 72104

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families understand, complete, and submit benefits forms.
  Call 501-528-0714DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hot Spring County Department of Emergency Management

  215 East Highland Avenue, Malvern, AR 72104

  Help here

  • Emergency information and coordinationThe department coordinates county emergency response and shares warnings and safety information.
  Call 501-229-9360DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hot Spring 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