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Senior benefits in Poinsett County, Arkansas

Seniors in Poinsett County, Arkansas, can tap into help from local, state, and federal programs. A good first stop is the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, which offers Area Agency on Aging services for the county. The Arkansas DHS county office for Poinsett County is another place to ask about benefits like Medicaid and SNAP food assistance. Crowley's Ridge Development Council runs LIHEAP energy assistance to help with home energy costs. It also runs North East Arkansas Transit (NEAT), which can help with getting around. Arkansas offers more support too, including ARChoices in Homecare, the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Programs, and free Medicare counseling through AR SHIIP. Federal programs, such as Extra Help with Medicare drug costs, may also apply. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency that runs each program makes the final decision on eligibility.

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Last verified · October 7, 2026

Local starting point

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA)

1-800-467-3278

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Programs run in Poinsett County

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

Elder Services in Poinsett 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) — Poinsett

County · Arkansas

The East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) in Jonesboro serves Poinsett 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 Poinsett County

LIHEAP energy assistance (Crowley's Ridge Development Council) — Poinsett

County · Arkansas

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households pay utility bills. In Poinsett County, Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC) takes LIHEAP applications. Regular Assistance is a one-time payment per household per program season, and Crisis Assistance helps when a shut-off is near or service is already cut off. Payments generally go straight to the utility. Apply in person at the Poinsett County office, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–11:30 and 1:00–3:00, or call 870-932-0106.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-932-0106Last verified · October 6, 2026

General Assistance in Poinsett County

Arkansas DHS county office — Poinsett

County · Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of County Operations serves Poinsett County at the Poinsett County office at 406 North Illinois, Harrisburg (phone 870-578-5491). 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 →1-870-578-5491Last verified · October 6, 2026

Transportation in Poinsett County

Programs here typically provide services worth $100–$1,000 a year to an eligible household.

North East Arkansas Transit (NEAT) — Poinsett

County · Arkansas

North East Arkansas Transit (NEAT), run by Crowley's Ridge Development Council, provides affordable rural transportation in Poinsett County and other Northeast Arkansas counties. Rides can be for shopping, medical visits, socialization, work, school or public services. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 48 hours ahead; rides are scheduled first come, first served. To schedule, call (870) 802-7105 or 1 (866) 336-3691.

Estimated service value: $100–$1,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-870-802-7105 (toll free 1-866-336-3691)Last verified · October 6, 2026

Local agencies serving Poinsett 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 Poinsett 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.