Central City

Local offices in Central City

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

• Utilities · City office

  Central City Water

  1103 Highway 255, Central City, AR 72941

  Help here

  • Water billingResidents can view and pay their Central City Water bill online.
  Call 479-452-3027DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralwater.viewmybill.net

City of Central City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Central City

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

Offices for all of Sebastian County

Central City is in Sebastian County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services Sebastian County Office

  616 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901-2598

  Help here

  • DHS county servicesVisit or contact this office to ask about Arkansas DHS programs and apply for eligible services.Apply online
  Call 479-782-4555DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Sebastian County Fort Smith WIC Unit

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programCall the WIC unit to ask about nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 479-478-3062Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fort Smith Housing Authority

  2100 North 31st Street, Fort Smith, AR 72904

  Help here

  • Low-income housing assistanceAsk about housing assistance available to eligible residents of Fort Smith and Sebastian County.
  Call 479-782-4991DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on selfservice.fortsmithhousing.org

• Public health · State office

  Sebastian County Health Unit

  3112 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and health information.
  Call 479-452-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Sebastian County Law Library

  100 North 16th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  Help here

  • Public legal research resourcesUse public legal research resources, including print materials and online legal databases.
  Call 479-783-4730DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Sebastian County Circuit Clerk

  901 South B Street, Suite 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  Help here

  • Child support office contactCall the circuit clerk's child support line for help with child support matters.Read more
  Call 479-782-1046DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sebastian 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