Newport
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Local offices in Newport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Newport Housing Authority
945 Hout Circle, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing through the housing authority.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportpha.org
Utilities · City office
Newport Water Department
Help here
- Water service and billing questionsContact the Water Department with questions about water service or your water bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportarcity.org
Local office · City office
Newport City Hall
615 Third Street, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and for information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportarcity.org
Library · Regional office
Jackson County Library
213 Walnut Street, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, information, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jacksoncolibrary.com
Local office · Nonprofit
IMAD Village Community Center
947 Hout Circle, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Community centerContact the center to ask about services and activities available to residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportarcity.org
City of Newport, Arkansas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Newport
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
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc.
2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Listed on humanservices.arkansas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Newport is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Jackson County Office
1422 Hwy 367 N, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for help with food, health coverage, and other state benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Newport Human Services Center
2000 McClain St, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Community information and referralsGet help finding local services and completing assistance forms.Read more
- Utility assistanceAsk whether help is available for your heating or electric bills.
- Rural transportationArrange affordable rides for medical visits, work, shopping, and other local needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crdcnea.org
Public health · State office
Jackson County Health Unit
1505 N Pecan St, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Public health and WICGet health services, family planning, vaccines, and WIC nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
White River Area Agency on Aging, Jackson County Office
1200 AR 367, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Services for older adultsAsk about aging services, care support, and help to remain at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wraaa.com
Library · County office
Jackson County Library
213 Walnut St, Newport, AR 72112
Help here
- Library resources and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital media, use computers, or join a program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksoncolibrary.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.
Call 988Text 988