Glenwood

Local offices in Glenwood

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Glenwood Senior Center

  229 Betty Street, Glenwood, AR 71943

  Help here

  • Senior center activities and mealsOlder adults can contact the center about activities, meals, and support for aging at home.
  Call 870-356-4212DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Glenwood City Hall

  210 N. Second Street, Glenwood, AR 71943

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and local government questions.
  • Utility billsPay a city utility bill or contact the city with a billing question.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 870-356-3613DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Bainum Library

  128 E. Broadway, Glenwood, AR 71943

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing help.
  Call 870-356-5193DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bainumlibrary.weebly.com

City of Glenwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Glenwood

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

Offices for all of Pike County

Glenwood is in Pike County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Pike County Office

  331 E. 13th Street, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with state human services programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, and TEA.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 870-285-3111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Pike County Housing Authority

  908 Dixon Circle, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the authority to ask about public housing, rental assistance, and how to apply.
  Call 870-285-2412DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Pike County Health Unit

  15 Caddo Drive, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health unit offers local public health services and WIC appointments.
  • WICWIC provides eligible families with healthy foods, nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and health referrals.Read more
  Call 870-285-3154DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with services such as meals, transportation, and senior support.
  Website

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

• Veterans · State office

  Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, District 4

  315 W. Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe district service officer helps veterans in Pike County with benefits questions and claims.
  Call 870-253-9767DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Pike County Office of Emergency Management

  100 E. Court Street, Murfreesboro, AR 71958

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the office for county emergency preparedness information and non-emergency coordination.
  Call 870-285-2750DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Pike 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