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Phillips County: 26 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

Phillips DHS county office

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

104 D'Anna Place, Helena, AR 72342-0439

870-816-3200 (v)

Published county match: Phillips

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

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County filter Phillips; office heading Phillips · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3fe361247b71b82b34c22f3616912f46bfa32254c6d0a15e29939d1dabd0e62

Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Phillips County Health Unit - Helena-West Helena

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

110 Shirley Hicks Dr, Helena-W. Helena, 72390

(870) 572-9028

Published county match: Phillips

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 65; County field Phillips · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3d81f3afd8f1a29040b97b6adaf488480cc1a6547ad454d2956ac368dd834c7

Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

East 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.

870-972-5980

Published county match: Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph, St. Francis

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Page 1; Region 3 county list · Source ↗

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Child support servicesCounty contact

Helena-West Helena 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.

648 N. Sebastian, West Helena, AR 72390-0502

870-572-3545

Published county match: Phillips

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Office heading Helena-West Helena Child Support Office; Counties Served field · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 54bd1c175eb4d415ab53a9165164d6085a90d088a0b1b85275e558abb6f743eb

Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 5 Veteran Service Officer — Sue Harper

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

870-623-6900

Published county match: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, Union

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 5; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 7f197651e133856347d01dd48ddf37a4e7564efe4ff7cb531435736964d9ef17

Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Phillips County Veteran Service Officer — listed vacant

Position listed vacant. Use the district service officer or official directory.

County veterans benefits contact; district 5. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

Published county match: Phillips

The October 1, 2026 directory lists this county position as VACANT. Use the district service officer below.

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Page 7; Phillips COUNTY row · Source ↗

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue

A storm, tornado, flood, or disaster created legal or financial problems.

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue situation pathway

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Language Access and Disaster Legal Services

English, Spanish, and Marshallese services plus legal help for FEMA appeals, insurance disputes, documents, and contractor fraud.

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The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 14
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Arkansas Disaster Legal Services

Rapid-response legal help after storms, tornadoes, and flooding for FEMA appeals, insurance disputes, document replacement, housing, and contractor fraud.

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The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 14
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Disaster legal recovery

Document damage, open insurance and assistance files, verify contractors, protect titles and records, and appeal written denials on time.

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Post-disaster contractor or repair scam

After storms or disasters, unverified contractors may demand large advance payments, use high-pressure contracts, or disappear after collecting money.

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TEFRA application decision target, generally 45 days

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AOC Supplemental Juvenile Court Funds Application 2025

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court administration document “AOC Supplemental Juvenile Court Funds Application 2025.” The uploaded source database contains 2 records in DOCX, 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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Application for Appointment as a Civil Process Server

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Application for Appointment as a Civil Process Server.” 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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Application to Renew Appointment as a Civil Process Server

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Application to Renew Appointment as a Civil Process Server.” 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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Application for Written Notice

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Application for Written Notice.” 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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Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Instructions (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Instructions (2017).” 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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Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019).” The uploaded source database contains 2 records in DOCX, 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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Parent Pro Se Points After a No-Merit Brief

After a compliant no-merit filing, the appellate clerk provides the parent an opportunity to submit pro se points before the court independently reviews the record.

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Arkansas Child Welfare Jurisprudence: An Exhaustive Analysis of Child Protective Services Case Law · p. 11
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Track databases after order

Keep the signed order and follow up where records remain visible.

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Grant Child-Welfare Coverage Profile

Child-welfare procedural coverage profile for Grant, containing 16 tracked coverage categories.

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Arkansas Future Grant

Last-dollar grant for qualifying high-demand associate-degree and technical-certificate programs, with mentoring, service, and in-state work commitments.

ScholarshipsTechnical EducationWorkforce
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 10–11
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Arkansas scholarships and grants

State financial-aid programs administered through the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

501-371-2000
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Emergency Solutions Grants Housing Assistance

HUD-funded rapid rehousing, shelter operations, street outreach, and short-term assistance delivered through local governments and nonprofit providers.

HomelessnessHousingRapid Rehousing
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7
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TEA Child-Only Grant for Kinship Caregivers

Cash assistance for relatives caring for a child outside full foster-home licensure, assessed primarily on the child's financial status.

Cash AssistanceKinship CareTea
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 6–7
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Automated Court Forms and LawHelp Interactive

Interactive interviews, document assembly, divorce, child support, guardianship, fee waivers, and mobile modernization.

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The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 14

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