Lamar

Local offices in Lamar

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

• Utilities · City office

  Lamar Water Department

  437 W. Main St., Lamar, AR 72846

  Help here

  • Water billing and paymentsAsk about your water bill or pay it online.Apply online
  Call 479-885-3865DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamararkansas.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Lamar Office

  437 W. Main St., Lamar, AR 72846

  Help here

  • City services and informationGet help with city services and questions about local government.
  Call 479-885-0405DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lamararkansas.com

City of Lamar, Arkansas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lamar

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

Offices for all of Johnson County

Lamar is in Johnson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services, Johnson County Office

  900 S. Rogers Ave., Clarksville, AR 72830

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceApply for state benefits and get help with questions about your case.
  Call 479-754-2355DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Johnson County Section 8 Housing Agency

  215 West Main Street, Clarksville, AR 72830

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance vouchers for eligible county residents.
  Call 479-754-7565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health, Johnson County Health Unit

  6 Professional Park Drive, Clarksville, AR 72830

  Help here

  • Local health servicesGet public health services and health information at the county health unit.
  • WICGet nutrition help and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or have a child under five.
  Call 479-754-2949DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas

  905 West Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportGet connected with services such as meals, transportation, in-home care, and caregiver support.
  Call 800-467-2170DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Johnson County Veterans Office

  215 West Main Street, Room 28, Clarksville, AR 72830

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 479-754-2560DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Johnson County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information and preparedness assistance.
  Call 479-754-6383Website

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

Everything in Johnson 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