Government & Public Aid – Arkansas

Support for accessing benefits, legal help, and community services across the state.

Social Security Benefits

Need help with retirement, disability, SSI, or replacement cards?

• 🔍 Find Your Local SSA Office:
  📍 Use the SSA Office Locator
  📞 Call: 1-800-772-1213

• 🧑‍💻 Manage Online:
  Sign up or log in to My Social Security to apply for benefits, check your status, and access records.

Medicaid & Public Assistance (DHS)

Apply for Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), childcare help, and more:

• 🌐 Access Arkansas Portal:
  access.arkansas.gov

• 📞 Call for Help:
  1-844-872-2660

• 🗺️ Find Your County DHS Office:
  DHS Office Locator & Map
  Offices help with applications for:

  • Medicaid & ARKids First

  • SNAP (Food Stamps)

  • TANF (cash assistance)

  • Childcare vouchers

  • Emergency help

Unemployment Benefits – Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

If you’ve lost a job or had hours reduced, you may qualify for unemployment aid:

• 📝 File a Claim Online:
  www.dws.arkansas.gov
  You’ll need to create a Login.gov account to verify your identity.

• ✅ Need in-person help verifying ID?
  Visit your local Workforce Center or USPS branch that participates in barcode scanning for ID verification.

Notary Services – Community-Based Support

Andrea Brumbley – Notary Public (Northwest Arkansas)

Andrea is a trusted notary currently preparing to offer e-notary services and is committed to helping the community.
She offers low-cost or free notary services depending on your situation and qualifications.

📞 Call/Text: 479-601-7218
Voicemail: Please leave a message if unavailable, she will return your call.

Don’t Know Where to Start?

Call 211 from any phone in Arkansas for help finding legal aid, benefit offices, shelter, and more.