Poyen

Local offices in Poyen

We have not checked Poyen on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Poyen

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

Offices for all of Grant County

Poyen is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Grant County Office

  16 Opportunity Drive, Sheridan, AR 72150

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help applying for state benefits and family services.
  Call 870-942-5151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Grant County Unified Community Resource Council

  Help here

  • Food pantryThe council connects residents with local food pantry support.
  • Emergency housing supportThe council’s local programs include shelter and help for people facing homelessness.
  Call 870-942-7373Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Benton Public Housing Authority

  1200 West Pine Street, Benton, AR 72015

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceThe authority provides public housing and rental assistance programs and states that it serves Grant County.
  Call 501-778-7302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health, Grant County Health Unit

  700 East Center Street, Sheridan, AR 72150

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesThe health unit provides local public health services, including immunizations and family health programs.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 870-942-3157DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 870-543-6300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Grant County Library

  210 North Oak Street, Sheridan, AR 72150

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use the library’s learning resources and programs.
  Call 870-942-4436DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grant 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