Bigelow

Local offices in Bigelow

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Bigelow

  122 Front Street, Bigelow, AR 72016

  Help here

  • City government and water serviceContact the city about local government or Bigelow water service.
  Call 501-759-3241DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sos.arkansas.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bigelow

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

Offices for all of Perry County

Bigelow is in Perry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Perry County Office

  213 Houston Ave., Perryville, AR 72126

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit the county office for help with state human services programs.
  Call 501-889-5105DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Arkansas River Valley Area Council, Inc. (ARVAC)

  613 N. 5th St., Dardanelle, AR 72834

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about available help for low-income households in Perry County.
  Call 479-229-4861DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health, Perry County Health Unit

  1039 N. Fourche Ave., Perryville, AR 72126

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health unit provides local public health programs, including immunizations and family health services.
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food support, nutrition education, and referrals to health and social services.
  Call 501-889-5156DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Perry County District Court

  205 W. Main St., Perryville, AR 72126

  Help here

  • District court informationContact the court clerk for information about local district court cases and procedures.
  Call 501-889-5296DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · County office

  Perry County Government

  310 W. Main St., Perryville, AR 72126

  Help here

  • County government servicesContact the county judge’s office for county government questions and services.
  Call 501-889-5128DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas, Morrilton Office

  810 E. Harding St., Morrilton, AR

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults, caregivers, and adults with special needs to local support and services.Read more
  Call 800-467-2173DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Perry 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