Jefferson County
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Local offices in Jefferson County
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Child support · State office
Pine Bluff Child Support Office
3023 West 28th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for Jefferson and Lincoln counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Jefferson County Department of Human Services
912 South Poplar Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the local DHS office for help with public assistance programs and applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Delta Community Action Agency
3000 Flash Drive, Suite 3, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about help with household energy costs, housing programs, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdcaa.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Pine Bluff
2503 Belle Meade Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and other housing programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pbha.weebly.com
Public health · State office
Jefferson County Health Unit
3801 South Hickory Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health unit about public health services and appointments.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas
709 East 8th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities to care, transportation, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaasea.org
Veterans · County office
Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
105 Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding benefits and preparing or filing veterans claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyar.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management
101 West Barraque, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help finding disaster assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncountyar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Pine Bluff Workforce Center
1001 South Tennessee Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help looking for work and connecting with workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · Regional office
Pine Bluff and Jefferson County Library System
600 South Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Help here
- Library access and resourcesUse library collections, public computers, Wi-Fi, and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pineblufflibrary.org
Jefferson County, Arkansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jefferson County
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
Arkansas Foodbank
4301 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
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
Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Economic Opportunities Commission, Inc.
200 N. Main Street, Rison, AR 71665
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Jefferson 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.
- 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