How to apply for Arkansas DHS county office (Camden) — Ouachita
Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of County Operations
Who it's for
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) county office for Ouachita County is at 222 Van Buren Street NW, Camden, AR 71711-3931. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 870-836-8166. You can apply in person at a county office, or online, by mail or by phone, for SNAP food help, Medicaid and other health care programs, and TEA cash help. Online applications go through Access.Arkansas.gov. To get Medicaid help paying for nursing home care, send the application and needed documents to your local county office. To apply for programs that help seniors and adults with physical disabilities stay at home, such as ARChoices in Home Care, Independent Choices and Living Choices Assisted Living, contact your local county office. To talk with a counselor about these options, call the Choices in Living Resource Center at 1-866-801-3435.
Each program has its own income, asset and other rules. Arkansas DHS makes the final decision. Many applications can also be done online without visiting an office.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call or visit to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-870-836-8166
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Arkansas DHS county office (Camden) — Ouachita. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call or visit to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.