Pope County

Local offices in Pope County

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

• Human services · State office

  Arkansas Department of Human Services Pope County Office

  701 North Denver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Public benefits and human servicesVisit or call the county office about state human services and benefits.
  Call 479-968-5596DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Russellville Child Support Office

  800 East Main Street, Suite A, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services.
  Call 479-968-7051DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Russellville Housing Authority

  115 South Denver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing choice voucher in Russellville.Apply online
  Call 479-968-5440DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rsvlha.com

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health Pope County Health Unit

  203 Weir Road, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesContact the health unit for public health services available in Pope County.
  • WICAsk the health unit about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 479-968-6004DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Pope County Circuit Clerk

  100 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Circuit court records and filingsAsk the clerk about court records, filings, and court case procedures.
  Call 479-968-7499DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on popecountyar.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas, Russellville Office

  915 South Arkansas Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and adults with special needs.
  Call 800-467-2171DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Pope County Veterans Services

  100 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Veterans services assistanceContact the county veterans office for help with veterans services.
  Call 479-968-6049DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on popecountyar.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Pope County Office of Emergency Management

  4 Emergency Lane, Russellville, AR 72802

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates response and recovery.
  Call 479-968-1800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on popecountyar.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Russellville Office

  104 South Rochester Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Job seeker and workforce servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, or learning about training services.
  Call 479-968-2784DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Arkansas DFA Russellville Revenue Office

  105 South Rochester, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Revenue office servicesVisit the revenue office for state revenue services available to Pope County residents.
  Call 479-968-1526DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Pope County Library System

  116 East 3rd Street, Russellville, AR 72801

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library system for library resources and programs.
  Call 479-968-4368DirectionsWebsite

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

Pope County, Arkansas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pope County

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

Job help near Pope County

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 Russellville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.5 miles away

  104 S. Rochester Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

  Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday

  Call 479-968-2784DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 1, 2026

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.

Cities and towns in Pope County

• Atkins
• Dover
• Hector
• London
• Pottsville
• Russellville

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