Crawford County

Local offices in Crawford County

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

• Child support · State office

  Van Buren Child Support Office

  3132 Alma Boulevard, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support services and cases.
  Call 479-471-8855DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Crawford County Department of Human Services Office

  704 Cloverleaf Circle, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food, medical, and cash assistance through the county office.Apply online
  Call 479-474-7595DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Crawford County WIC Clinic

  2040 Chestnut Avenue, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 479-474-6391DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Crawford County Public Facilities Board

  11 Pointer Trail West, Suite A, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceThe board helps eligible county residents apply for housing vouchers.
  Call 479-474-0534DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on search.211arkansas.org

• Public health · State office

  Crawford County Health Unit

  2040 Chestnut Avenue, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health unit offers local public health services, including immunizations and family health programs.
  Call 479-474-6391DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas

  524 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  Help here

  • Aging and disability services informationThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to services and support.
  Call 479-783-0029DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Crawford County Veterans Service Office

  300 Main Street, Room 4, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families with VA benefits and related records.
  Call 479-471-3200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Crawford County Department of Emergency Management

  1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • Emergency and disaster responseThe department coordinates county emergency response and disaster relief.
  Call 479-471-3260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Crawford County Library System

  1409 Main Street, Van Buren, AR 72956

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe library system offers books, learning resources, public computers, and Wi-Fi at its county branches.
  Call 479-471-3226DirectionsWebsite

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

Crawford County, Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crawford County

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

Job help near Crawford County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Crawford County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Fort Smith

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6 miles away

  616 Garrison Ave, Suite 101, PO Box 1987, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  Hours: 8-4:30 M-F

  Call 479-783-0231DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Fayetteville

  Also helps young people

  48 miles away

  2153 East Joyce Boulevard, Suite 201, Fayetteville, AR 72701

  Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

  Call 479-521-5730DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Russellville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  71 miles away

  104 S. Rochester Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

  Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday

  Call 479-968-2784DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Crawford County

• Alma
• Cedarville
• Chester
• Dyer
• Kibler
• Mountainburg
• Mulberry
• Rudy
• Van Buren

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