Big Flat

Local offices in Big Flat

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  9727 Hwy 14 E, Big Flat, AR 72617

  Help here

  • City information and documentsVisit City Hall for local information, notary service, or copies of city documents.Read more
  • Water bill paymentPay your water bill at City Hall or use the payment drop box.Read more
  Call 870-448-5954DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Big Flat Senior Activity Center

  9975 Hwy. 14 East, Big Flat, AR 72617

  Help here

  • Senior activity center servicesOlder adults can visit the center for local senior activity services.
  Call 870-448-3674DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Big Flat website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Big Flat

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

Offices for all of Baxter County

Big Flat is in Baxter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health Baxter County Local Health Unit

  206 Bucher Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 870-425-3072DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas DHS Baxter County Office

  204 Bucher Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72654

  Help here

  • SNAP and other benefitsApply for food and other assistance programs through the county DHS office.Apply online
  Call 870-425-6011DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas, Baxter County Office

  1101 Spring Street, Cooper Park, Mountain Home, AR

  Help here

  • Aging and in-home supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about in-home help and other local aging services.
  Call 870-425-9811DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Baxter County Veterans Services

  5 East 9th Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding, applying for, or appealing veterans benefits and finding other support.
  Call 870-425-8155DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Baxter County OEM/911

  815 Hwy 62 West, Mountain Home, AR 72653

  Help here

  • Emergency management and addressingGet information about emergency planning and response, or request an address for a new building.
  Call 870-424-6119DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Mountain Home Arkansas Workforce Center

  1058 Highland Circle, Suite 20, Mountain Home, AR 72654

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing workforce services.
  Call 870-425-2386DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Baxter 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