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Local offices in Hot Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Garland County Office
115 Stover Lane, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Help here
- Benefits and human services applicationsVisit the county office to apply for Arkansas Department of Human Services programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Human services · City office
Hot Springs Community Resource Center
109 Hobson Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Housing, employment, education, and health resourcesGet help finding housing resources, employment services, educational workshops, and health initiatives.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotspringsar.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Hot Springs
1004 Illinois Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the local housing authority.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hshousing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Services
Help here
- Water and wastewater billing and servicePay a utility bill, start or transfer service, or ask about an account or meter issue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotspringsar.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Arkansas Workforce Center at Hot Springs
201 Market Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet free help with job searches, résumés, training options, and finding employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
State office
Hot Springs Downtown Revenue Office
Help here
- Driver and revenue servicesCheck the office page for available driver and revenue services before visiting.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Hot Springs Parks & Recreation
900 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Parks, trails, and recreation programsFind city parks, trails, facilities, and recreation programs for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotspringsar.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hot Springs
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
Arkansas Foodbank
4301 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209
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
Community Services Office, Inc.
2225 and 2254 Albert Pike, Westgate Plaza, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Hot Springs
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.
American Job Center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Hot Springs
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
1.3 miles away
201 Market St, Suite 300, PO Box 2278 (71914), Hot Springs, AR 71901
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Arkansas
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board
1000 Central Avenue, PO Box 6409 (71902), Hot Springs, AR 71901
Workforce board
Arkansas Workforce Development Board
PO Box 2981, Two Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR (72201), Little Rock, AR 72203
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 Garland County
Hot Springs is in Garland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Garland County DHS County Office
115 Stover Lane, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesContact the county office for help with Arkansas DHS services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Garland County Health Unit
1425 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
- WICEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas
905 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Help here
- Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information and help finding services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorspecialists.org
Veterans · County office
Garland County Veteran Service Office
501 Ouachita Avenue, Room 105, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding benefits and completing veterans benefits claims and appeals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garlandcounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
Hot Springs Workforce Center
201 Market Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help searching for work, preparing for interviews, and finding training options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.arkansas.gov
Library · County office
Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and get research help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gclibrary.com
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.
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