Lakeview Ladies Fire Auxilary
Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.
- Hours
- Friday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Address
- 14116 Hwy 44, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Phillips County, Arkansas
Free help in Helena, Arkansas
10 places in Helena, plus 12 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.
Food pantries and meals in Helena5
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Phillips Community College Foundation dbs PCCUA
Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.
- Hours
- Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Address
- 1000 Campus Dr., Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.
The Family Center
Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.
- Hours
- Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Address
- 406 Pecan St., Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Helena West-Helena School District
Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 305 Valley Drive, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.
New Light MB Church
Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 522 Arkansas Street, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Utility bills and rent help in Helena1
Mid-Delta Community Services (M-DCS)
Community action agency: help paying light and gas bills (LIHEAP), and, when funds allow, emergency rent help and other family programs. Call to ask what help is open now.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 610 South Biscoe Street, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Housing in Helena1
Housing across Phillips County →
Phillips County Public Housing Agency
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 201 Perry St, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.
Health and dental in Helena2
Health across Phillips County →
Helena Family Health Center
Community health center run by East Arkansas Family Health Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 513 Porter St, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.
Lakeview Area Clinic
Community health center run by Lee County Cooperative Clinic. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
- Address
- 14066 Ar-44, Helena, AR 72342
Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.
Government offices in Helena1
All offices help in Helena →Offices across Phillips County →
Arkansas DHS County Office, Helena
Arkansas Department of Human Services county office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TEA cash help. Apply or ask about your case here, or online at Access Arkansas.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address
- 104 D'Anna Place, Helena, AR 72342
Also helps people in Helena12
These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.
Michelle D. Hunter Food Pantry
Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner. Serves Phillips.
- Hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Address
- 586 Phillips County Rd 241, Lexa, AR 72355
Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Free civil legal help for people with low income, funded by the federal Legal Services Corporation: evictions and housing, family law and protective orders, public benefits, consumer debt and more. Call or apply online; they will tell you if they can take your case.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.
Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline
Report abuse or neglect of a child to the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division. Anyone can call, any time. If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Arkansas Adult Protective Services
Report abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult or an adult with a disability to the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Arkansas DHS benefits helpline (Access Arkansas)
The Arkansas Department of Human Services line for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TEA cash help. Apply or ask about a case, or do it online at Access Arkansas.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement
The state child support office, part of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. It helps parents open a case, establish paternity, and set up or enforce support orders.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
Arkansas Mental Health and Addiction Support Line
The Arkansas Department of Human Services support line for mental health and addiction help. In a crisis, call or text 988.
- Hours
- Please call for hours
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, every day
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, every day
VA national phone lines
VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.
- Hours
- Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
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Questions people ask in Helena
Where can I get free food in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Helena: Lakeview Ladies Fire Auxilary (Friday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM), (501) 690-5542, call first; Phillips Community College Foundation dbs PCCUA (Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM), (870) 338-6474, call first; The Family Center (Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (870) 338-8447, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Helena: Mid-Delta Community Services (M-DCS), (870) 338-6406. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Helena: Phillips County Public Housing Agency, (870) 338-3476. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Helena: Helena Family Health Center, (870) 817-0122, call first; Lakeview Area Clinic, (870) 827-3201, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Helena: Arkansas Mental Health and Addiction Support Line, (844) 763-0198; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Helena: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Helena, Arkansas?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Helena: Legal Aid of Arkansas, (800) 952-9243. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
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