Hope
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Local offices in Hope
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Hope Child Support Office
811 N. Hervey St., Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions at the local office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Hempstead County Office
116 N. Laurel St., Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Benefits assistanceVisit the local office for help applying for food, cash, or medical assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Housing authority · City office
Hope Housing Authority
720 Texas St., Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hacityofhope.org
Utilities · City office
Hope Water & Light
105 N. Elm St., Hope, AR 71802
Help here
- Electric, water, and utility billsGet help with electric and water service, account questions, and bill payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hope-wl.com
Utilities · City office
City of Hope Wastewater Department
Help here
- Sewer serviceContact the city about sewer service and sewer utility questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hopear.gov
Local office · City office
City of Hope Administration (City Hall)
206 W. Avenue A, Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city services, the city clerk, and city records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hopear.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center, Hope
205 Smith Road, Ste. A, Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Arkansas State Police Driver Examination, Hope
2501 N. Hazel St., Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Driver license testsTake a written or driving skills test for an Arkansas driver license by appointment or during listed testing hours.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Hempstead County Library
500 S. Elm St., Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Library and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help finding information.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hempcolib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Hope Parks and Recreation
Fair Park Community Center, 1509 Jones St., Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Community centers and recreation facilitiesAsk about city parks, recreation, and renting one of the community centers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hopear.gov
City of Hope, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hope
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
Harvest Regional Food Bank, Inc.
3120 East 19th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
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
Central Arkansas Development Council
321 Edison, Benton, AR 72015
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hempstead County
Hope is in Hempstead County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Hempstead County DHS Office
116 N. Laurel, Hope, AR 71802
Help here
- SNAP and public assistanceApply for food and other public assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Public health · State office
Hempstead County Health Unit
808 W. 5th Street, Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and family health support.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Hope Senior Center
104 S. Main, Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesContact the center about senior meals and local activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Hope
205 Smith Road, Suite A, Hope, AR 71801
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, building a resume, and finding training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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