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Senior benefits in Lee County, Arkansas

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Seniors in Lee County, Arkansas, can turn to several programs that help with health care, food, energy bills, and daily living. A good first stop is the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, which offers local services for older adults and their families. The Arkansas DHS county office for Lee County can help you apply for state programs such as Arkansas Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, and Medicare Savings Programs. For help with heating and cooling costs, Mid-Delta Community Services runs LIHEAP energy assistance in the county. Arkansas also offers ARChoices in Homecare, Living Choices Assisted Living, the Homestead Property Tax Credit, and free Medicare counseling through AR SHIIP. Many federal programs may apply as well. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on whether you qualify.

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Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local starting point

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA)

1-800-467-3278

See which of these Lee County programs you may qualify for.

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Programs run in Lee County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Lee County. Start here.

Elder Services in Lee County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

Area Agency on Aging services (East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging) — Lee

County · Arkansas

The East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) in Jonesboro serves Lee County and 11 other counties in Northeast Arkansas. Its senior services include care coordinators who help plan care, home care services, home care for veterans, private-pay care, wellness programs, senior centers, an ombudsman for people in long-term care, and personal emergency response systems (PERS). Its Family Caregiver Support Program offers respite, support groups, training, family mediation and legal assistance. Call 800-467-3278, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-800-467-3278Last verified · October 6, 2026

Energy Assistance in Lee County

LIHEAP energy assistance (Mid-Delta Community Services) — Lee

County · Arkansas

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps with home energy bills: heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer for those who qualify. In Arkansas, you apply through the community-based organization for your county. For Lee County, that is Mid-Delta Community Services, 610 S. Biscoe St., Helena, phone (870) 338-6406. It serves Lee, Monroe, Phillips and Prairie counties. Do not send your application to the Arkansas Energy Office. LIHEAP never charges a fee to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-338-6406Last verified · October 7, 2026

General Assistance in Lee County

Arkansas DHS county office — Lee

County · Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of County Operations serves Lee County at the Lee County office at 772 West Chestnut Street, Marianna (phone 870-295-2597). Offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. DHS county offices process applications for Health Care (Medicaid), SNAP food help and TEA. You can also apply and manage your benefits online at Access.Arkansas.gov. For questions about a case, the Division of County Operations line is 501-682-8375 or 855-372-1084.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-295-2597Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local agencies serving Lee County

Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.

Arkansas and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Lee County and across the rest of Arkansas. Full details are on the Arkansas benefits page.

Money & income2 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs8 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes9 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care5 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal3 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.