Prairie County

Local offices in Prairie 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, Prairie County Office

  663 Market Street, DeValls Bluff, AR 72041

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or call the office to ask about Arkansas DHS programs and apply for help.
  Call 870-998-2581DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Arkansas Department of Health, Prairie County Health Unit

  204 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services, including clinics and health information.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can apply for food benefits and nutrition support here.Read more
  Call 870-256-4430DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  CareLink

  700 West Riverfront Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and family caregivers can call CareLink to find services such as meals, in-home help, transportation, and Medicare counseling.Read more
  Call 501-372-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Prairie County Emergency Management

  605 Highway 38 East, Des Arc, AR 72040

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county emergency manager for information about local disaster planning and response.
  Call 870-256-4851DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Prairie County Library System

  Help here

  • Public library servicesContact the library system for library services and resources in Prairie County.
  Website

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

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Prairie County

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

Job help near Prairie 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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Prairie County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Searcy

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  501 W. Arch Ave., Searcy, AR 72143

  Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

  Call 844-908-2178DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at Lonoke

  Also helps young people

  26 miles away

  902 N. Center Street, P.O. Box 300, Lonoke, AR 72086

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 501-676-2721DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Arkansas Workforce Center at North Little Rock Pulaski County

  Also helps young people

  45 miles away

  324 W Pershing Blvd., Suite 1, North Little Rock, AR 72114

  Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

  Call 501-376-4119DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 Prairie County

• De Valls Bluff
• Des Arc
• Fredonia (Biscoe)
• Hazen
• Ulm

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