Emergency shelter tonight in Arkansas
The short answer
Dial 211 and say you need a place to sleep tonight. If someone is hurting you, call 1 800 799 7233 or a local shelter hotline. Youth can call 1 800 786 2929. Veterans can call 1 877 424 3838.
Need help tonight?
Call 211 first
Arkansas 211 can tell you about shelters near you. Ask about family, women's, men's and youth shelters, and warming or cooling centers when the weather is bad. If you are homeless now, ask about Coordinated Entry, which connects people with housing programs.
"I need a safe place to sleep tonight. I'm near [city or ZIP]. It's [just me / me and my kids]."
"What time is check in, and what should I bring?"
Official pages: arkansas211.org, hud.gov/states/arkansas
If someone is hurting you
The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence lists every domestic violence shelter in the state by city and county, each with its own hotline. Addresses are given only on request, to keep people safe. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can also help, any time.
Official pages: domesticpeace.com/shelters, thehotline.org
Youth and veterans
- Young people who ran away or can't go home: National Runaway Safeline, 1 800 786 2929, 24 hours.
- Veterans who are homeless or about to be: VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 1 877 424 3838, 24 hours.
Official pages: 1800runaway.org, va.gov/homeless
What to bring if you can
- Any ID you have, and papers for your kids.
- Medicines in their bottles.
- A phone charger.
- A change of clothes and a small bag you can carry.
More help in Arkansas
Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.