Fayetteville
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Local offices in Fayetteville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Washington County Office
4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 110, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Help here
- State benefits and human servicesContact the county office for information about state human services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Local office · Regional office
Arkansas 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, child care, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
Human services · City office
Housing and Community Services
100 W. Rock St., Suite 160, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Housing and community supportGet information about city housing and community support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteville-ar.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Fayetteville Housing Authority
1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Affordable housing assistanceAsk about public housing and housing vouchers for eligible residents in Washington County, except Springdale.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettevilleha.org
Utilities · City office
Utilities Financial Services
113 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsPay your city water, sewer, trash, and recycling bill or ask about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteville-ar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Fayetteville
2153 E Joyce Blvd, Suite 201, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, or learning about training options.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · City office
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library for its books, learning resources, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on faylib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
100 W. Rock St., Suite 250, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and sign up for sports, activities, camps, and other recreation programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteville-ar.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Yvonne Richardson Community Center
240 E. Rock Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Community center programsFind youth, adult, and family recreation and learning programs at the center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayetteville-ar.gov
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fayetteville
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
1604 Honeysuckle Street, Lowell, AR 72745
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington Co., Inc.
614 East Emma Avenue, Suite M401, Springdale, AR 72764
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Washington County
Fayetteville is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Washington County Office
4201 N Shiloh Dr, Suite 110, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesVisit or contact the office for help with state benefits and human services.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet information about applying for or receiving child support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Washington County Health Unit
3270 Wimberly Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas, Washington County Branch
4332 N Waterside Court, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about care coordination, in-home help, caregiver support, and meals for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaanwar.org
Veterans · County office
Washington County Veteran Services
62 W North St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyar.gov
Emergency help · County office
Washington County Emergency Management
123 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergencies, preparedness, and county response services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyar.gov
Library · County office
Washington County Library System
1080 W Clydesdale Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, digital materials, and programs through member libraries across the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on washingtoncountyar.gov
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
Talk to a person
- Arkansas 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988