People and practical help
Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Role: water, sewer and utility-navigation information | geography: Mena city limits; availability differs by property | cost/eligibility: deposits, rates, account-holder rules and service boundaries apply | emergency limit: not emergency response or a cleanup service | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
City of Mena utilities
The City identifies Mena Water & Sewer and other utility providers and cautions that availability and rates vary by address. Ask about the exact property, payment arrangements, service concerns and current connection requirements.
Role: public housing and housing-choice assistance inquiry | geography: Polk County | cost/eligibility: application, income, program and waitlist rules apply; confirm vacancies and accessible options | emergency limit: not emergency shelter | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Polk County Housing Authority
The authority publishes housing information and lists its office at 509 South Morrow Street in Mena. Ask about current waitlists, applications, accessible units and whether a program fits your household before traveling.
Role: county public-health and prevention services | geography: Polk County | cost/eligibility: service eligibility, appointments and fees vary | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Polk County Health Unit
The Arkansas Department of Health directory lists the Polk County Health Unit at 702 Hornbeck Avenue in Mena. Ask which current services, appointments, prevention programs or referrals fit your needs.
Role: community-health primary-care clinic | geography: Mena and Polk County; confirm service area | cost/eligibility: sliding-fee and insurance policies must be confirmed | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Healthy Connections — Mena
Healthy Connections lists a Mena clinic at 136 Health Park Lane. Ask about appointments, insurance, sliding-fee eligibility, medical needs and whether a referral is required.
Role: public library, information and internet-access resource | geography: Polk County; main library in Mena | cost/eligibility: library-card and equipment rules apply; public Wi-Fi is subject to current policy | emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Polk County Library
The Polk County Library lists its Mena location at 410 Eighth Street and public computers, Wi-Fi and information services. Ask staff about current hours, computer access and local referral information.
Role: rural public transportation | geography: Polk County and the Western Transit service area | cost/eligibility: shared rides, scheduling and fares apply; confirm wheelchair-accessible arrangements | emergency limit: non-emergency transportation | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Western Transit System
The Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas lists shared rural transportation for Polk County and asks riders to schedule at least 48 business hours ahead. Confirm trip availability, fare, pickup details and accessibility.
Role: intercity bus transportation | geography: Mena stop at 901 North US-71; regional destinations vary | cost/eligibility: ticket, schedule and carrier rules apply; stop is unstaffed | emergency limit: non-emergency transportation | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Jefferson Lines — Mena stop
Jefferson Lines lists a passenger stop at Wendy's, 901 North US-71 in Mena. Confirm the route, boarding time, ticket and accessibility details before relying on this stop; it is not local paratransit.
Role: aging, nutrition and benefits-navigation inquiry | geography: Polk County and regional service area; confirm the responsible agency | cost/eligibility: age, income, disability and program rules apply | emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed meals | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Arkansas River Valley Area Agency on Aging
Arkansas aging resources list Polk County programs such as senior nutrition and food assistance. Ask which current local program, meal site or application pathway serves your address and circumstances.
Role: older-adult resource directory | geography: Arkansas, including Polk County listings | cost/eligibility: each listed program sets its own rules; verify current details | emergency limit: directory is not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
UAMS statewide aging resource directory
The UAMS aging directory lists Polk County food, mental-health, senior-center and health resources. Use it as a starting point, then confirm each provider's address, hours, eligibility, availability and cost.
Role: research-based family, health, agriculture and community-information resource | geography: Polk County | cost/eligibility: programs and appointments vary | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or cleanup service | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Polk County Cooperative Extension
The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension office serves Polk County and provides research-based advice for families and communities. Ask whether a current program or referral fits your practical question.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and fair-housing information | geography: Arkansas; county and case coverage must be confirmed | cost/eligibility: income, case type and funding rules apply | emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Legal Aid of Arkansas explains eligibility and statewide fair-housing pathways. Ask whether the issue, county and household circumstances fit current intake rules; legal aid is not a cleanup service.
Role: federal housing and rental-assistance information | geography: Arkansas | cost/eligibility: each housing program sets income, application and waitlist rules | emergency limit: website is not emergency shelter | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
HUD Arkansas housing resources
HUD's Arkansas page is a starting point for public-housing, rental-assistance and housing-counseling information. Confirm current program status with the local housing authority or provider.
Role: municipal information and department routing | geography: Mena city limits; county properties may be outside city jurisdiction | cost/eligibility: department rules, permits, fees and service boundaries vary | emergency limit: use 911 for urgent danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.
City of Mena general contact
The City of Mena identifies police, fire, street and other municipal departments. For a property, sanitation or code question, ask which jurisdiction and department applies before starting work or moving items.