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Gain access to the weatherization programs, as well as money to pay energy bills. The Office of Human Concern, Inc. runs the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which is a federal government funded assistance program designed to assist low-income, elderly, and disabled households with paying for their home energy bills. On the other hand, the federal government funded Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) can help people lower their energy bills by providing free energy conservation resources to reduce energy costs for low-income families in Benton County. Dial (479) 636-7301 to learn more about these programs.
The Office of Human Concern, Inc. also runs the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The program has several components, and they can include providing one month's rent or mortgage payment, one months utility bill payment, free food, and housing in a hotel or motel if needed. (479) 636-7301.
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The Salvation Army, which can be called at 479-636-8522, offers crisis assistance aid. The goal of the agency is to provide assistance with emergency and crisis situations. They can offer help food, rental and utility assistance, clothing, furniture, shelter, and household items. In addition, receive access to disaster services, seasonal service (such as holiday gifts), travel aid, counseling and rehabilitation and needs as they may arise, and aid with prescriptions.
Second location of the Salvation Army is Siloam Springs. This center offers many of the same programs and resources as indivated above. 1971 Highway 412 East, Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761, Call (479) 524-2084
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas – Benton County – Several resources are offered, such as assistance with utility bills for their clients. Other services include Food, free legal services, Public assistance programs, transportation, and referrals. 1410 Southeast 14th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712, call (479) 273-9424
First Baptist Church of Bentonville – Offers emergency rental and utility bill assistance for people with a limited income. You need to make an appointment. Funds are limited. May also be able to refer low income families to other social services and government programs. 220 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, phone number is (479) 273-3379.
Helping Hands – Bentonville - Financial assistance is based on first come first serve. Utility assistance is offered, and the non-profit serves 25 applicants per day. May also have other services, such as free food, groceries, and help around the holidays, including Christmas. 320 Airport Road, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712, call (479) 273-2511
Decatur Care - Offers an assistance program that provides cash grants and financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off. Specifically, some of the services offered include discounted utility services; and can offer disconnection protection. 1104 School Avenue, Decatur, Arkansas 72722, phone (479) 752-3514
Pea Ridge Ministerial Alliance – While funding is limited, provides up to $50.00 per quarter for rent assistance or utility bills. Address is 1650 Slack Street, Pea Ridge, Arkansas 72751, phone (479) 451-8322
An organization in Rogers Arkansas provides free dental care to low income and the underprivileged. Altrusa International, Inc. of Rogers serves and provides dental assistance for underprivileged students and children who reside in Rogers School District. While unfortunately the program is limited in its scope, they can also provide dental care to as many underprivileged adults as well in catastrophic instances or an emergency case by case basis. Call the organization at 479-636-0970.
Another program for students is the Fayetteville Youth Dental Program (479-444-3058). The organization provides free or low cost dental care to children in the Fayetteville school district whose families meet the income guidelines of the program.
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Rogers Clinic (phone number 479-636-9235) provides high quality, accessible and affordable primary and preventive health and medical care to the uninsured and low income residents in Northwest Arkansas and Benton County. They complete this goal by providing accessible and affordable primary and preventive health care to people in need. Their mission is to improve the residents access to basic healthcare services and it will help build a stronger and healthier community for all local families.
Another facility that can assist is the Northwest Arkansas Free Health & Dental Center. Dial 479-444-7548 to learn more or apply for an appointment. The services offered by the center include general dental, medical, hygiene and women’s clinics. In addition, patients can get help with prescription medications, physical therapy and diabetes education.
St. Francis Clinic of Siloam Springs/ St. Francis House Inc (479-524-9550) offers free and discounted healthcare services for both pediatrics and adults. Gain access to prescription assistance programs, patient health education, help for hospital bills, and identification of more serious conditions and arrangement for consults and appointments when possible.
Many people can’t afford to pay for an attorney, and the need for advice is greater than ever today. Legal Aid of Northwest Arkansas is a non-profit law firm that provides low income and other applicants with free legal advice. Call them at 479-442-0600. They can help people with family issues, domestic disputes, provide free foreclosure advice, and help with consumer debt issues. More on free legal advice.
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank partners with over 100 local member agencies and charities to distribute food to families in Benton County and northwest Arkansas. Together these various agencies and food centers are able to reach out to those in need. They have also joined with Feeding America, which was formerly known as America's Second Harvest. Contact them at 479-872-8774.
To find individual churches, pantries, and food banks in Benton County Arkansas, click here. A couple dozen main centers help thousands of people per year feed themselves and their families.
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