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Local offices in Mountain View
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Stone County Office
1821 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with applications for food, health care, and cash assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Utilities · City office
Mountain View Water & Sewer Department
411 West Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage service and billsAsk about water, sewer, or garbage service, pay a bill, or report a utility problem.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmtnviewarkansas.gov
Local office · City office
City of Mountain View
311 West Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city office for help with city services, questions, or public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmtnviewarkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mountain View Senior Life Center
210 School Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Senior center servicesAdults can visit the center for senior programs and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com
Library · County office
Bessie Boehm Moore Stone County Library
326 West Washington Street, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on stonecountylibrary.com
City of Mountain View, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mountain View
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
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR 72404
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
Northcentral Arkansas Development Council, Inc.
1900 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR 72501
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Mountain View
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 Mountain View. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
47 miles away
501 W. Arch Ave., Searcy, AR 72143
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
American Job Center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Conway
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
55 miles away
1500 North Museum Road, Suite 111, Conway, AR 72032
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Arkansas Workforce Center at Morrilton
Also helps young people
61 miles away
104 E Railroad Ave, Morrilton, AR 72110
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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
North Central Workforce Development Board
4441 Harrison Street, PO Box 2396 (72503), Batesville, AR 72501
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 Stone County
Mountain View is in Stone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Stone County Department of Human Services
1821 E Main St, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceApply for food assistance or ask the county office about your benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Public health · State office
Arkansas Department of Health Stone County Health Unit
204 Whitfield Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health unit about local public health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Stone County District Court
211 Blanchard Ave, Suite A, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Court information and paymentsContact the court for district court information and fine payment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stonecountyar.gov
Older adults · Regional office
White River Area Agency on Aging, Stone County Office
210 School Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the office to ask about services for older adults in Stone County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com
Veterans · County office
Stone County Veterans Services
106 N Peabody Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpContact the county veterans service office for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stonecountyar.gov
Emergency help · County office
Stone County Office of Emergency Management
205 Blanchard St, Mountain View, AR 72560
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet preparedness information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stonecountyar.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.
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