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Ouachita County: 25 county and regional listings, plus statewide and federal routes. A regional office may be located in a different county.

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Ouachita DHS county office

County DHS contact for SNAP, Medicaid and TEA application questions. Ask about documents, interviews, notices and appeals.

222 Van Buren Street NW, Camden, AR 71711-3931

870-836-8166 (v)

Published county match: Ouachita

Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Confirm services and hours before traveling.

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County filter Ouachita; office heading Ouachita · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 2c78a0dcca8d790386ac2f7b06255a9ef31f8e2cf156d60dce95a003b1dfe0ce

Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Ouachita County Health Unit - Camden

Published services: Community Services, Environmental Health, Family Planning, HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, Public Health Preparedness, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health

740 California Ave SW, Camden, 71701

870-836-5033

Published county match: Ouachita

Listed as active Health Unit. County identifies the listed unit; it does not establish exclusive residency eligibility. Confirm which services are available at this unit.

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 61; County field Ouachita · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3d81f3afd8f1a29040b97b6adaf488480cc1a6547ad454d2956ac368dd834c7

Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

Southwest Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Ask about older-adult meals, caregiver support, senior centers, in-home assistance and transportation. Available programs, age criteria and waiting lists vary.

870-234-7410

Published county match: Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier, Union

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Camden Child Support Office

Ask about child-support applications, payments, enforcement and an existing agency case. A support office does not replace a custody or divorce court.

793 California Ave SW, Camden, AR 71701-0580

870-837-1838

Published county match: Cleveland, Dallas, Ouachita

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 4 Veteran Service Officer — Eric Siddons

Regional veterans benefits contact and referral when the county officer is unavailable or a position is listed vacant.

479-966-5295

Published county match: Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Garland, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Scott, Sevier, Yell

County matches use the county row’s district number. District 4 spells Hot Spring as Hot Springs; canonical Arkansas county name retained.

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Page 2; DISTRICT 4; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Ouachita County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 4. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 837-2216

Published county match: Ouachita

Source directory dated October 1, 2026. Confirm appointments and accreditation; the listing does not guarantee benefits or representation.

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Social Security and Disability Benefits

Social Security retirement, SSI, SSDI, disability determinations, overpayments, appeals, and representative resources.

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Treasury Management and Debt Profile

State Treasury cash management, collateralization, general-obligation limits, revenue bonds, and credit ratings.

BondsHousingState Finance
Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 11
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State Treasury Money Management Trust

Pooled investment program for idle state-agency and local-government cash, prioritizing safety, liquidity, collateralization, and return.

InvestmentsLocal GovernmentTreasury
Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Resources and Fiscal Policy in the State of Arkansas · p. 11
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DNet Case Management User Manual

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court reference & manual “DNet Case Management User Manual.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Public Benefits Law

Public assistance eligibility, notices, termination, overpayments, hearings, appeals, and legal-help resources.

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Benefits appeal and hearing builder

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Who has authority: Benefits Appeal Authority

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Categorical Eligibility Across Arkansas Benefits

Enrollment in one qualifying program may act as financial proof for another, reducing duplicate verification but creating cascading risk when a baseline benefit is lost.

Administrative BurdenBenefitsCategorical Eligibility
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 15–16
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Benefits termination practical consequence guide

An agency plans to stop or has stopped a public benefit.

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Public-benefits denial or termination

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Access Arkansas integrated benefits

Single portal for Medicaid, ARHOME, ARKids First, SNAP, and TEA applications and account actions.

855-372-1084
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Arkansas Veterans Benefits and Service Network

Tax exemptions, County Veteran Service Officers, veterans homes, claims advocacy, and military-dependent support.

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Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 13–14
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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Provider Manual (August 2026)

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider manual covering network participation, claims and billing, authorizations, medical policies, appeals, credentialing, member services, and administrative requirements for participating providers. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Handbook (2020)

Arkansas Municipal League handbook covering municipal government, clerk and recorder duties, public meetings, ordinances, Freedom of Information Act responsibilities, elections, records management, and financial administration. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas DCFS Policy and Procedure Manual (March 2024)

Comprehensive Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services policy and procedure manual covering agency structure, investigations, protective services, foster and kinship care, placement, reunification, adoption, records, and case-management operations. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

AdoptionCaseworkChild Welfare
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Arkansas Civil and Criminal Benchbook (2022)

Arkansas judicial benchbook consolidating selected statutes, court rules, case law, forms, and practical reference material for civil and criminal proceedings. The benchbook states that it is a quick reference and carries no independent legal authority. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas District Court Benchbook (2017)

Administrative Office of the Courts district-court benchbook covering court management, jurisdiction, civil and criminal procedure, magistrates, recordkeeping, special appointments, traffic matters, and other district-court subjects. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Highway Commission Regulations (2025 Edition)

Large searchable compilation of Arkansas motor-vehicle and traffic statutes and State Highway Commission regulations, including licensing, registration, equipment, roadway conduct, enforcement, commercial vehicles, and related transportation rules. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Commercial VehiclesDriver LicensingHighway Regulations
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Arkansas Variable Annuity Contracts Rule (23 CAR Part 81)

Arkansas Insurance Department rule governing variable annuity contracts and separate accounts, including licensing, sales qualification, disclosure, reserve, asset, and annual-statement requirements. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Correctional School Policies and Procedures Manual (2024–2025)

Searchable Arkansas Correctional School policy manual containing board policies, administrative regulations, and operational references for education delivered within the state correctional system. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Correctional EducationCorrectionsEducation Policy
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Criminal & Corrections
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Arkansas Statutes Regulating Wages and Hours (2008 Compilation)

Arkansas Department of Labor compilation of wage-and-hour statutes covering minimum wage, overtime, sex discrimination, wage disputes, payment of wages, jury duty, public service leave, and related labor provisions. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Arkansas Medical Practices Act: Statutes and Rules (Revised August 2025)

Arkansas State Medical Board compilation of Medical Practices Act statutes and board rules governing physician and practitioner licensing, conduct, discipline, prescribing, telemedicine, hearings, and related medical regulation. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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Child Support Sample Language and Calculation (July 2020)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court reference & manual “Child Support Sample Language and Calculation (July 2020).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

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Arkansas Court Security Act (Act 576 of 2007)

Enacted legislation establishing Arkansas judicial-branch court-security planning, training and certification support, local security plans, emergency preparedness, and a court-security grant framework. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

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