Cushman

Local offices in Cushman

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

• Utilities · City office

  Cushman Water

  Help here

  • Water bill paymentPay your Cushman Water bill by mail, phone, online, or at the payment box at the old fire station and City Hall.
  Call 888-776-0334Website

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

City of Cushman website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cushman

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

Job help near Cushman

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 Cushman. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  43 miles away

  501 W. Arch Ave., Searcy, AR 72143

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

  Call 844-908-2178DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Jonesboro

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  62 miles away

  2311 E. Nettleton Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

  Call 870-935-5594DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Conway

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  64 miles away

  1500 North Museum Road, Suite 111, Conway, AR 72032

  Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday

  Call 501-730-9894DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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.

Offices for all of Independence County

Cushman is in Independence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Batesville Child Support Office

  1602 Batesville Road, Batesville, AR 72501

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can contact the office for help with child support services and case questions.
  Call 870-251-4333DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Independence County Office

  100 Weaver Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501

  Help here

  • Human services benefitsVisit the office to ask about state human services programs and apply for help.
  Call 870-698-1876DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Batesville Housing Authority

  1590 E. College Street, Batesville, AR 72501

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing if you are an older adult or meet the authority’s disability eligibility rules.Apply online
  Call 870-793-9104DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Independence County Health Unit

  120 Weaver Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesVisit the health unit for county public health programs, including immunizations and family health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals.Read more
  Call 870-793-8847DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Independence County Senior Citizens Program

  1590 College Street, Batesville, AR 72501

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsOlder adults can contact the program for local senior services and support.
  Call 870-793-8821DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Independence County Veterans Service Office

  Independence County Courthouse, 192 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and arranging transportation to VA hospitals.
  Call 870-793-8812DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Independence 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