Clark County

Welcome to the the area of the Hot Springs Arkansas Resource Guide dedicated to resources in Clark County.

Click on the button that names the area in which you need help or assistance.  (You may need to scroll down to find what you are seeking.)

The resource guide is a product of the Ouachita Area Youth Council and United Way of the Ouachitas.

To add a program or make corrections, please contact sarah.fowler@unitedway.org.

 

Adult Protective Services (Adult Abuse Hotline (800) 482-8049)

Investigations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of adults who are unable to understand they are in imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury.
Endangered Adults: An adult eighteen (18) years of age or older who is found to be in a situation or condition which poses an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm to that person. Who demonstrates the lack of capacity to comprehend the nature and consequences of remaining in that situation or condition. A resident eighteen (18) years of age or older of a licensed long-term care facility who is found to be in a situation or condition which poses an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm to that person. Who demonstrates the lack of capacity to comprehend the nature and consequences of remaining in that situation or condition.
Impaired Adults:  A person eighteen (18) years or older who as a result of mental or physical impairment is unable to protect himself or herself from abuse, sexual abuse, neglect or exploitation and as a consequence is endangered.
 www.aradultprotection.com/

Alzheimer's Arkansas

Counseling and support, education, elder abuse programs and services for all Alzheimer's or related dementia patients, their caregivers, families and friends.
   Matthew Elmore; matthew.elmore@alzark.org
   Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.  www.alzark.org
   201 Markham Center Drive
   Little Rock, AR 72205    
   (501) 224-0021    
   Caregiver line:  (800) 689-6090

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery

FACE to FACE PROGRAM:  A humanitarian and educational surgical exchange program conducted under the sponsorship of the Educational and Research Foundation for AAFPRS.  In the United States and abroad, AAFPRS surgeons provide complimentary care to those who suffer from facial deformities caused by birth or trauma.  The program offers individuals the opportunity to overcome the physical limitations placed on them by circumstances beyond their control:  deformities at birth, domestic violence and war.  AAFPRS surgeons use their expertise to perform plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck.  Referral service to physicians in Arkansas who provide volunteer plastic surgery for victims of domestic violence. 
(800) 842-4546.
www.aafprs.org

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Provides training, support, public information education and advocacy for victims of personal and institutional violence.
   Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
   (800)269-4668 

 

 

Addiction Center  

 Addiction Center connects you with the best drug and alcohol treatments centers in your area. Regardless of where you live we can help you find the perfect rehab.  Call a treatment expert for: Compassionate guidance from specialists who are in recovery themselves, immediate enrollment into the treatment center of your choice and information on financial help, insurance and payment plans.
(866) 773-3180 
https://www.addictioncenter.com/rehabs/arkansas/   

Al-Anon   

Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. 
http://www.ar.al-anon.alateen.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to "stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. “A is nonprofessional, self-supporting, and apolitical. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking. 
P.O. Box 6401
Hot Springs, AR 71902
(501) 623-6328  
http://aawestcentralarkansas.org/

Arkansas Prevention Provider Services Region 8

Substance use and behavioral health prevention through awareness and education. Free educational resources and items upon request. Serving Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery and Pike Counties.  
(501)915-4050
http://atdwell@occnet.org​CATAR Clinic for Addictions
CATAR's mission is to provide quality treatment services for opiate-dependent persons (prescription pain medication, heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, etc.). The primary purpose is to assist patients in attaining the
highest level of functioning in physical, emotional, vocational and social structures.  
North Little Rock: (501) 664-7833
Helpline: (877) 487 - 5584 
http://catarclinic.com/2012/

Celebrate Recovery at Arkadelphia

Celebrate Recovery is a recovery program aimed at all "hurts, habits, and hang-ups", including but not exclusive to: high anxiety; co-dependency; compulsive behaviors; sex addiction; financial dysfunction; drug and alcohol addictions; and eating disorders. 
Methodist Church
Sturgis Building 9th and Caddo
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
www.Parkhillbaptist.com   

​AA - U - Turn Group Park Hill Baptist Church

3333 Hollywood Road
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870)230-2975

Gethsemane Outreach

Faith-based, in-house transitional living home for men. Six-month minimum program with post-graduation homes available.              
144 Weston Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913 
Jeff Taylor (501) 617-3900;
JIF4MA@yahoo.com

​Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men            and women for whom drugs had become a major problem". Narcotics Anonymous uses   a traditional 12-step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues and is the second-largest 12-step. na.org
Find a meeting: http://www.na.org/meetingsearch/
http://www.na.org/admin/include/spaw2/uploads/pdf/litfiles/us_english/I…


New Vision Drug and Alcohol Medical Stabilization Service

This is a 3 - 5 day Observational Detoxification service.  Medicaid, Medicare and     most other insurances accepted. Will give patients a plan to continue recovery.  
New Vision @ Mena Regional Hospital
311 North Morrow Street
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 243-2280 or (800) 939-2273 
 www.specialcarecorp.com

 

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness (formerly Community Counseling Service)

Our goal is to assist everyone in our community reach optimum mental health, to live their best lift. CCC's licensed professionals and psychiatrist can help you and your family using: individual and group counseling, marriage and family counseling, psychological, personality, intellectual evaluations, psychiatric treatment and medication management for children and adults. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.  
205 North 26th Street 
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4123 

Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center    

Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center of Hot Springs has been helping families and single parents for over 30 years. We have a caring, loving staff, here to help you with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, educational materials on fetal development, and referrals to health care facilities. We offer educational parenting classes and programs, fatherhood program and classes, supervised parental court ordered visitation, and Biblically-Faith based classes to help a parent accomplish positive, loving, and solution solving parenting skills. 
changepointcenter.com/    
201 Nickels Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Terri Sanders (501) 624-2273; 
 tsanders.changepoint@yahoo.com

Children of Arkansas Loved For a Lifetime (The CALL)

The goal is to have no waiting children waiting in Arkansas foster care. The mission of The CALL is to educate, equip, and encourage the Christian community to provide a future and a hope to children in foster care in Arkansas. The CALL Support Center is open 9:00am-2:00pm Tuesday and Thursday.  You can donate needed items such as clothing, diapers, wipes, etc. The resources are for the use of foster and adopted families ONLY. The CALL Mall is a support center for the families of foster and adopted children.  www.garlandhotspring@thecallinarkansas.org or http://thecallinarkansas.org/foster-adopt/
220 Tom Ellsworth Drive
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 772-2522 or (501) 907-1048 
www.garlandhotspring@thecallinarkansas.org or http://thecallinarkansas.org/foster-adopt/

DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services)/DHS (Department of Human Services) 

The Division of Children and Family Services DCFS) is responsible for safety of children and youth in Arkansas. DCFS is responsible for child abuse and neglect prevention, protective, foster care, and adoptive programs.  Our mission is to keep children safe and help families. DCFS will respectfully engage families and youth and use community-based services and supports to assist parents in successfully caring for their children. We will focus on the safety, permanency and wellbeing for all children and youth.  
700 Main Street 
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-8590
Greg Gilliland, (501) 321-2583, ext. 227 Greg.Gilliland@arkansas.gov
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/

​Hillcrest Children's Home/COMPACT Family Services    

Hillcrest Children’s Home rests on a 52-acre campus with 8 cottages and a 24-apartment center for foster youth preparing for adult living. The residential programs care for approximately 40-50 children and youth at a time.  Abused, neglected and otherwise vulnerable children come to us for redeeming care from state, court, church and other referrals.  The facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art, audio-visual surveillance equipment in public areas to provide safer quality care. No matter the origin, we provide the professional Christian redemptive care they need and deserve. 
http://www.compact.family 
​2325 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 262-1660
 

Arkansas Children Hospital (ACH)

Children are at the center of everything we do.  Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, which allows our organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.  ACH is a pediatric hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Center, that's located in Little Rock, AR.  It is among the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States and serves children from birth to age 21. ACH is affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is a teaching hospital with the UAMS college of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics. 
Open 24/7   
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR  72202
(501) 364-1100 

Arkansas Prevention Provider Services Region 8

Substance use and behavioral health prevention through awareness and education.  Free educational resources and items upon request.  Serving Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery and Pike Counties.  Housed at CHI St. Vincent Hospital.  
Hot Springs, AR  71913
​(501) 915-4050   
atidwell@occnet.org

​Arkansas Rehabilitation Services - Field Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services works to provide opportunities for Rehabilitation counselors and schools to develop partnerships in an effort to prepare high school students with disabilities the knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve successful transition from high school to post-secondary life.   
200 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Kimberly Baker (501) 623-4479;   kimberly.baker@arkansas.gov 
ace.arkansas.gov ​

Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranch

The Ranch is a transformative family-style foster care program.  It provides a healthy home environment filled with emotional support. Our goal is to help each child learn to trust those around them and cope with their emotions while learning responsibility and building self-confidence. The Ranch's mission is to address, remedy and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating safe, healthy and permanent homes for children.  Shelter and education for at-risk youth 6-17.         
P.O. Box 3964
Batesville, AR 72503
(870) 793-6841
Contact: admissions@youthranches.com  
 www.youthranches.com

Baptist Recovery Teen

Adults and teens who attend our recovery centers are given an opportunity to confront their destructive choices, their self-sabotaging behavior, and their unhealthy views with the love of God and the guidance of Biblical principles. One of the major differences between traditional recovery programs and our centers is our emphasis on Christian values and cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ. It is this central spiritual dynamic upon which all aspects of the Adult and Teen Challenge program are built. 
(855) 363-2334

Camp Aldersgate

 Camp Aldersgate Summer Camps serve children with medical, physical and developmental needs.  Camp offers traditional summer activities such as campfires and singing, canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, swimming and nature hikes. 
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. http://www.campaldersgate.net/
2000 Aldersgate Road
Little Rock, AR 72205   
K.  Daniels (501) 225-1444; kdaniels @campaldersgate.net

Camp Alex    

Sponsored by Alex Blackwood Foundation for Hope.  Camp Alex will provide a fun filled, healing environment for children and teens whose lives have been affected by suicide.  Our camp will provide a unique opportunity to connect with other survivors and develop lasting friendships while learning valuable coping skills to use in their everyday lives back home Cindi Blackwood, cindi.blackwood@gmail.com
200 River Market Avenue Suite 100
Little Rock, AR   72201
Steve (501)920-8110, Cindi (501)920-8111, Ariel (501)920-9250

Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine was founded in 1991 to promote physical and emotional healing, to support growth and rejuvenate hope to children after surviving a burn injury.Contact Gretta Wilkinson, RN:  wilkinsonge@archildrens.org   

Camp Quality Arkansas

When a cancer diagnosis comes to a child, in lot of ways, childhood stops.  Vacations, family time, crafts, and campfires are replaced with doctor visits, chemo, isolation and restrictions. With children’s safety and medical needs forefront, Camp Quality Arkansas breaks down those barriers for children and families and restores the childhood experience. Surrounded by new friends that can relate, loving volunteers who care, and loads of fun experiences, Camp Quality campers find joy, courage and renewed hope for the future. They are free to be themselves. .. free to be kids again. Contact:  Beth Cameron (830) 486-7106; beth.camercon@campqualityusa.org  
Camp Quality Arkansas
P.O. Box 7754
Little Rock, AR   72217

CASA of Clark (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

CASA of Clark County trains and supports volunteers who intervene in the juvenile court systems to advocate for children in abuse and neglect cases. These dedicated advocates work alongside Department of Human Services and Division of Children and Family Services caseworkers and investigators to represent these children's best interests and provide relief to a critically overburdened child welfare system. Serving:  Clark and Pike Counties. 
(870) 230-1450

​Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center    

Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center of Hot Springs has been helping families and single parents for over 30 years. We have a caring, loving staff, here to help you with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, educational materials on fetal development, and referrals to health care facilities. We offer educational parenting classes and programs, fatherhood program and classes, supervised parental court ordered visitation, and Biblically-Faith based classes to help a parent accomplish positive, loving, and solution solving parenting skills.  
201 Nickels Street - Pregnancy Center 
203 Nickels Street - Parenting Center
Hot Springs, AR  71901
Terri Sander (501) 624-3273; 
tsander.changepoint@yahoo.com

CHI St. Vincent Primary Care

The Mission of CHI St. Vincent and Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we create healthier communities. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we will lead the transformation of health care to achieve optimal health and well-being for the individuals and communities we serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. The core values define CHI and serve as our guiding principles. They are the roots, or anchors, from which all of our activities, decisions and behaviors follow.
3004 Pine Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 230-0857

Child Abuse Hotline

The Child help National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.  Serving the United States, its territories, and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in over 200 languages. All calls are confidential. (800) 482-5964

Child Care Aware of West Central Arkansas

Child Care Aware at National Park College is a community child care resource and referral program providing services including parent support and help locating child care, child care provider training, technical assistance and other efforts to increase the quality and availability of child care.  All services are FREE to you and the community. 
(501) 760-6588
https://np.edu/community-friends/community-corporate-training/childcare…


Child Medical Services

Diagnostic evaluations for children suspected of having physically handicapping conditions regardless of financial status. Approval required for:  Physical Services, Hospital and Surgical Care, Laboratory,
X-Rays, Applications, Equipment and other services. Referrals to specialists, social workers, follow-up and other agencies. 
(870) 246-9886

Child Support Enforcement/ Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Child support agencies provide these services to families: locate noncustodial parents, establish paternity, establish and enforce support orders, modify and enforce support orders, modify orders when appropriate and collect and disburse child support payments. Either parent may apply for services. Grandparents or other custodians may also apply. 
2228 Albert Pike Suite H
Hot Springs, AR   71913
(501) 321-1561      
support.hotsprings@ocsearkansas.gov

​Child Study Center Clinic 

Serves children up to age 18.  A division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program and part of the UAMS Department of Psychiatry/Psychiatric Research Institute. The Child Therapy Clinic offers brief comprehensive evaluations as well as individual and family therapy. The Psychiatric Care Clinic is the child residency training clinic for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Davison and offers diagnostic evaluations, medical consultation and treatment. Common referral problems include anxiety, depression, conduct and behavior problems, emotional adjustment difficulties, learning difficulties,attention problems, child management issues and other psychiatric disorders affecting children, adolescents and their families. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.         
1210 Wolfe Street  
Little Rock, AR   72202
(501) 364-5150 

Child Support Enforcement/Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is a division within the Department of Finance and Administration. OCSE works in partnership with the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement and other State agencies to establish and enforce court-ordered financial and medical support. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
2228 Albert Pike Suite H  
Hot Springs, AR  71913
(501) 321-1561 Fax (501) 321-1581

​Clark County Health Department

Clark County Health Department offers numerous programs to help families’ in their needs.  Birth certificates and death certificates are available upon request. WIC, Family Planning, Immunizations and Maternity.  WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breast feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. Family Planning offer annual exams, contraceptives and pregnancy testing among other programs. Immunizations is offered to children and adolescents along with flu vaccinations. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.                 
605 South 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-4471
www.healthy.arkansas.gov 

Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center

The center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse. Hope and healing for victims of child abuse. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.   
https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-cooper-anthony-child-advocacy-cent…
216 McAuley Court
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 622-2531
 

Beehive Thrift Store

The Beehive Store, which operates on tax deductible donations from the public, provides training, employment opportunities and normalization for adults with developmental disabilities.  At the Beehive they learn good work habits including keeping a schedule, following directions, reporting to work on time getting along with co-workers and supervisors, working in the midst of distraction, etc.  Tasks include sorting, pricing, hanging, cleaning stocking, sacking, arranging merchandise and others.  
724 Main Street  
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-5550

Helping Hands Thrift Store

To assist residents of the Bismarck School District who have needs. We provide utility assistance, make refers to the food pantries and assist with clothing needs. We are strictly operated by volunteers.  We sell items in the thrift store at a good price so that others will be able to get good deals. We are here to show others that we care and that we believe that God has placed us in Bismarck to be a blessing to others. Wednesday-Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm.
6804 Hwy 7
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-2949

Lighthouse Ministries   

Lighthouse ministries serves Clark County and surrounding areas.  The Ministry includes:  expectant mother and baby needs ministry, food distribution, clothing thrift store and coordination of help with other agencies  
905 Hwy 67 South 
Arkadelphia, AR 71923 
(870) 246-9524 Call Debbie for Appointments 

AIDS Clinic (Tuggle Clinic)

Program funded by the United Way of the Ouachitas. Improving lives and building a better community. Community impact focus on addressing the issues of childhood poverty.  Medical treatment and case management, testing, medications, support groups and prevention education.  https://gettested.cdc.gov/organizations/hot-springs-aids-resource.
1801 Central Avenue, Suite A
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Mike Melancon (501) 623-5598

Al-Anon

Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. http://www.ar.al-anon.alateen.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

International fellowship of men and women who have or had a drinking problem.  It is a non-professional, multi-racial, self-supporting and apolitical. There are no age or education requirements. Open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. Multiple meeting times each day. http://aawestcentralarkansas.org/

Alzheimer's Arkansas   

Counseling and support, education, elder abuse programs and services for all Alzheimer’s or related dementia patients, their caregivers, families and friends. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.  www.alzark.org
201 Markham Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Matthew Elmore (501) 224-0021; matthew.elmore@alzark.org 
(800) 689-6090.  24/7 
After-hours Caregiver line:  (501) 913-1878  
  
 

Area Agency on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are local aging programs that provide information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them. By contacting your local agency you get access to critical information including: Mobility Assistance Programs, Meal Plans and Housing, Assistance in Gaining Access to Services, Individual Counseling, Support Groups and Caregiver Training, Respite Care and Supplemental Services on a limited basis.
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm  
905 West Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901  
(501) 321-2811   
Barbara Flowers, Executive Director 
https://www.seniorspecialist.org

​Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Counseling, evaluation, job placement, vocational training, physical and mental restoration, independent living, supported employment and transition services for people with disabilities.
Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.                          
https://www.arcareereducation.org/
201 Market Street Suite 200
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Kimberly Baker (501) 623-4479
kimberly.baker@arkansas.gov

Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission

The goal is to assist Arkansans with spinal cord disabilities in living as independently as they choose and to identify and meet the unique and lifelong needs of people with spinal cord disabilities in Arkansas. 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  
5800 West 10th Street Suite 108
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 296-1788 or (800) 459-1517
   
 

Breast Cancer Support

If you or a loved one needs more information about breast health or breast cancer, call the Komen Breast Care Helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636).Komen Affiliates offer breast health education as well as fund breast cancer programs through local community organizations.   
http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/SupportGroups.html

​Burn Survivor Adult Retreat

The retreat is an event for adult to meet others who are surviving and living in a world of adjustment and awareness of their scars.  Commences on a Friday and ends on Sunday morning. 
(501) 364-1100 or (800) 880-7491.                                 
wilkinsonge@archildrens.org

Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center

The center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse. Hope and healing for victims of child abuse.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  https://www.mercy.net 
216 McAuley Court
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 622-2531 on call emergencies calls after hours

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support

Fibromyalgia is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur body wide or migrate over the body.  Along with other symptoms, pain and tenderness wax and wane over time.  Fibromyalgia (FM) affects people physically, mentally and socially. There is no cure for fibromyalgia.  For more information visit our website.   
www.fmcpaware.org/

​Healthy Connections

Behavioral Health services are available at Healthy Connections Family Medical Clinic.  The Licensed Staff includes: psychiatric mental health nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist.  Providing emotional support, mental health evaluations, therapy and case management services to people experiencing psychological, emotional, medical, social and/can or familial challenges. Healthy Connections offers discounted services for uninsured or under-insured persons, sliding fee scale for those who qualify and low cost or no cost
preventative care and can also provide assistance in signing up for healthcare insurance.  More information visit.
301 Professional Park Drive                   1517 South Main Street 
Arkadelphia, AR  71923                           Malvern, AR  72104   
(870) 230-1280                                          (501) 332-7525         
www.healthy-connections.org/
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm            Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm
closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch         closed 12:00pm-1 for lunch and Friday

Levi Hospital

Located in Hot Springs, Levi Hospital is a local non-profit organization that has many specialists ready to provide therapy for the mind and body. From physical rehabilitation to adult psychiatric care, we are dedicated to help all those who come through our doors.  Levi Hospital offers many different physical therapy options such as aquatic therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, balance/fall prevention and more. Adult psychiatric services 24/7 and rehabilitation and fitness.  Monday -Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. www.levihospital.com
300 Prospect Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901 
(501) 624-1281
Physical Therapy (501) 622-3334 
Jackie Arrison (501) 622-3498; jarrison@levihospital.com

​Living Hope Southeast

Living Hope Southeast provides a comprehensive array of behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, children and their families.  It is Living Hope's belief that human beings need more than just help to overcome mental illness; they also need hope. Living Hope has developed a comprehensive program for outpatient services, which addresses the physical, psychological, sociological and spiritual needs of our clients.  Our program is designed to inspire those who actively participate, to seek total health and a newly-fashioned expectation for continued wellness.  
3604 Central Ave Suite C  
Hot Springs, AR   71913
(501) 623-9220  
http://lhsoutheast.com

Methodist Counseling Clinic

Methodist Counseling Clinics throughout the state offer comprehensive assessment and treatment services for child, adolescent and family behavioral, emotional, learning and adjustment difficulties.  (referrals only for this county)    
3632 Central Avenue Suite B
Hot Springs, AR 71913 
(501) 463-5003

Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (formerly Community Counseling Service)

Services include individual and group counseling, marriage and family counseling, psychological, personality, intellectual evaluations, psychiatric treatment, and medication management for children and adults.
(800) 264-2410
www.OBHAW.org
1615 MLK Boulevard                                 205 North 26th Street                  125 Wellness Way 
Malvern, AR   72104                                  Arkadelphia AR  71923                 Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 332-5236                                          (870) 246-4123                         (501) 624-7111     
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm                                           Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm
& Friday 8:30am-12:00pm                                                       Friday 8:00am-5:00pm &    
                                                                                             Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm

Our Promise Cancer Patient Resources

The Mission of Our Promise is to provide caring, professional support and education to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers through direct financial assistance, social programs and educational services.  Established by cancer care specialists and supported by generous physicians, companies, families and individuals who understand the special needs of the courageous individuals fighting the disease.
133 Harmony Park Circle 
Hot Springs, AR   71913
(501) 760-8060 
http://www.ourpromise.info

Parents of Murdered Children

A group which offers emotional support and information about surviving the loss of a loved one who has been murdered. The only National self-help organization dedicated solely to the aftermath and prevention of murder. For the families and friends of those who have died by violence.  http://pomc.com/

Sex Addicts Anonymous

As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. The basic principles of recovery practiced by SAA are found in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Although we are not affiliated with AA or with any other organization or agency, we are, indeed, grateful for permission to modify and apply the Steps and Traditions to sex addiction, making recovery possible for us. Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffer from sex addiction.  www.saa-recovery.org

​Smart Moves Smart Choices     

Online education, support and resources sponsored by the National Association of School Nurses to raise awareness of the epidemic of prescription drug abuse among our teens.  Videos and other resources for teens, parents, and school officials are available upon request.  
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/teens

Small Group Therapy

A licensed behavioral healthcare clinic that provides:  Housing, Outpatient Therapy, Intervention, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and Community Integration Assistance for severely mentally-ill adults.
http://smallgrouptherapy.com/
311 Whittington Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 547-3536   

The Bridgeway

The Bridgeway offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing those behavioral, emotional or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives.  Since mental health issues occur across a spectrum, from mild to severe, we tailor our services for each person.  https://thebridgeway.com/
21 Bridgeway Road
North Little Rock, AR 72113
(800) 245-0011

​The Caring Place

Provides respite for caregivers and families of people with dementia through a supervised program for participants in a safe and comfortable environment. Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm.  www.thecaringplaceofhotsprings.com 
101 Quapaw Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 623-2881  

While We're Waiting

Faith-based support for bereaved parents who have experienced the death of a child.  www.whilewerewaiting.org
P.O. Box 22823
Hot Springs, AR 71903
(501) 881-8851 24/7
Jill Sullivan, President; jill@whilewerewaiting.org   
 

Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic (CCMC)

Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic provides dental services to those in our community who are un-insured and under-insured.  Volunteer health care professional provide simple dental extractions and dental hygiene.  Clients must first be registered in order to be seen in the clinics.  The registration process is by appointment only.  Once registered, appointment can be made with our various clinics. To make a registration appointment please call our office.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and the 2nd Tuesday by appointment ONLY 6:00pm-8:00pm.   
www. ccmchs.org
133 Arbor Street     
Hot Springs, AR 71901    
Lynn Blankenship (501) 318-1153

CHI St. Vincent Community Care  

Reasonably priced, discount dental care.  Provides health care to low and moderate income patients.  The clinic offers a sliding fee scale where service are based on an individual's ability to pay. Must bring photo ID and proof of income.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.
2500 East 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 552-4710  

​FACES Foundation

The FACES Foundation is an organization provides qualified individuals with needed services involving facial deformities, birth defects, and reconstruction while promoting safe and healthy living and giving back to the community.
http://www.fixfaces.org
208 McAuley Court
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 262-5272

Healthy Connections

Provides medical, dental and social services to residents of all ages regardless of ability to pay.  Offers discounted services for uninsured or under-insured persons, sliding fee scale for those who qualify and low cost or no cost preventative care.  Will assist clients in signing up for healthcare insurance.  Services offered for all ages:  Pediatric Services, Adult Medicine, Discount Medication, Preventative Health Screenings, Full Service Lab, X-Rays and Behavioral Health Services.  Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm.   www.healthy-connections.org/
1723 Malvern Avenue          3604 Central Avenue Suite D         1517 South Main Street          
Hot Springs, AR 71913          Hot Springs, AR 71913                     Malvern, AR 72104          
(501) 620-4600                      (501) 463-4074                                  (501) 332-7525

UAMS Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at UAMS not only offers you an inexpensive way to get a routine dental visit but it also provides dental hygiene to students with practical experience. Provides many of the basic services that any other dental clinic would offer. Those services include: Examination, Cleaning, X-Rays, Pit and Fissure Sealant and Whitening.  Does not provide restorative services (fillings, crowns, etc.) or tooth extractions.  Appointments call (501) 686-5733 
http://uamshealth.com/medicalservices/dentalhygiene/
 

Alzheimer's Arkansas

Counseling and support, education, elder abuse programs and services for all Alzheimer's or related dementia patients, their caregivers, families and friends.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  www.alzark.org
201 Markham Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205 
Matthew Elmore (501) 224-0021; matthew.elmore@alzark.org 
(800) 689-6090 24/7 
Caregiver line:  (501) 913-1878  

Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are local aging programs that provide information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them. By contacting your local agency you get access to critical information including: Mobility Assistance Programs, Meal Plans and Housing, Assistance in Gaining Access to Services, Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Caregiver Training, Respite Care and Supplemental Services on a limited basis. 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  https://www.agingcare.com
905 West Grand Avenue                                             208 North 26th Street Suite B
Hot Springs, AR  71901                                               Arkadelphia, AR  71923   
(501) 321-2811                                                         (870) 246-8708 or (800) 467-2174
Barbara Flowers, Executive Director 

Arkadelphia Housing Authority         

Arkadelphia Housing Authority provides safe and affordable housing options to low income residents that qualify. Of all households participating in the Arkadelphia Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher program, 12% include at least one person with a disability. They offer assistance by providing low rent apartments and through the management of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly Section 8. The eligibility requirements for these programs are set by HUD. Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm & Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. https://affordablehousingonline.com/ 
670 South 6th Street         
Arkadelphia, AR 71923              
(870) 246-4632  
Shelia Hunter, Executive Director; arkansashousing@yahoo.com

Arkansas Promise

Arkansas PROMISE is part of a new program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help youth (14-16) who are receiving disability benefits and their families improve their educational and employment outcomes. http://www.promisear.org/
322 Main Street, Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
(855) 649-0022

​​Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) mission is to prepare Arkansans with disabilities to work and lead productive and independent lives.  To achieve its mission, ARS provides a variety of training and career preparation programs. 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  
ace.arkansas.gov
200 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Kim Baker (501) 623-4479
kimberly.baker@arkansas.gov

Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission

The Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission will administer a statewide program to identify and meet the unique and lifelong needs of people with spinal cord disabilities in Arkansas. Our purpose is to assist Arkansans with spinal cord disabilities in living as independently as they choose. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. http://spinal.ark.org/about-us/
5800 West 10th Street Suite 108
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 296-1788 or (800) 459-1517 
Diane Francis, Client Services Administrator; diane.francis@arkansas.gov

Arkansas Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Independent Living Aids, Job Training, College Training, Visual Medical Treatments, Job Development, Job Placement and Supported Employment for the blind and visually impaired. (800) 960-9270. Contact: Brian Sanders (501) 682-0326. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dsb/Pages/default.aspx

Assisted Living

Assisted Living is a community organization that prioritizes helping those who are disabled and the elderly fully enjoy their healthy years and age gracefully. Our organization creates and publishes comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources.  https://www.assistedliving.org

Cap-Tel Telephone

Telephone at No-Cost to User. The Caption Call phone provides amplification and displays captions on a large, easy-to- read screen. Outreach Educator: Nancy Foster (501) 454-7113; nancy.foster@oeius.org 

Camp Aldersgate

Camp Aldersgate Summer Camps serve children with medical, physical and developmental needs.  Camp offers traditional summer activities such as campfires and singing, canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, swimming and nature hikes. 
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. http://www.campaldersgate.net/
2000 Aldersgate Road
Little Rock, AR 72205   
K.  Daniels (501) 225-1444; kdaniels @campaldersgate.net

Camp Alex  

 
Sponsored by Alex Blackwood Foundation for Hope.  Camp Alex will provide a fun filled, healing environment for children and teens whose lives have been affected by suicide.  Our camp will provide a unique opportunity to connect with other survivors and develop lasting friendships while learning valuable coping skills to use in their everyday lives back home Cindi Blackwood, cindi.blackwood@gmail.com
200 River Market Avenue Suite 100
Little Rock, AR   72201
Steven (501) 920-8110, Cindi (501) 920-8111, Ariel (501) 920-9250

Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine was founded in 1991 to promote physical and emotional healing, to support growth and rejuvenate hope to children after surviving a burn injury. Contact Gretta Wilkinson, RN:  wilkinsonge@archildrens.org  
  

Camp Quality Arkansas

When a cancer diagnosis comes to a child, in lot of ways, childhood stops.  Vacations, family time, crafts, and campfires are replaced with doctor visits, chemo, isolation and restrictions. With children’s safety and medical needs forefront, Camp Quality Arkansas breaks down those barriers for children and families and restores the childhood experience. Surrounded by new friends that can relate, loving volunteers who care, and loads of fun experiences, Camp Quality campers find joy, courage and renewed hope for the future. They are free to be themselves. .. free to be kids again. Contact:  Beth Cameron (830) 486-7106; beth.camercon@campqualityusa.org  

Camp Quality Arkansas
P.O. Box 7754
Little Rock, AR   72217

Deaf and Hearing Impaired AR Rehab Services

Information, referral, in-service professional training, sign language classes, hearing evaluations, adoptive equipment. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  
200 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 623-4479      

Developmental Disabilities Provider Association (DDPA)

Provides programs serving people with developmental disabilities, we strive to increase the options for individuals and families. (Waiver services). 
www.arkansasddpa.org  
105 East Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
Larry Stange, Executive Director (501) 580-3528; lstante@ddpd@arkansas.org

Developmental Disabilities Services, State of Arkansas

Statewide system of referrals, residential programs, day programs, respite care and more services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.   
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/default.aspx
115 Market Street
Little Rock, AR 71901
(501) 682-2897

DS-Developmental Disabilities Services

Statewide system of home and community social work services to mentally delayed and other developmentally disabled individuals and their families. Referrals, Residential Programs, Day Programs, Sheltered Workshops, Respite Care and Special Needs. 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/  
602 South 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-9886   

Division of Services for the Blind

The Arkansas Division of Services for the Blind is dedicated to the independence of Arkansans who are blind or visually impaired and is committed to the principle that these individuals have the right to make informed choices regarding where they live, where they work, how they participate in the community, and how they interact with others.
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.  https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ 
700 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-5463 or (800) 960-9270   

​Disability Rights Arkansas

Since 1977, DRA has been the designated protection and advocacy (P&A) organization for people with disabilities in Arkansas. We are not a department or agency of any state, local, or federal government.  DRA is an independent, private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advocation for and protecting the rights of people with disabilities.        
http://disabilityrightsar.org/
First Step
Their goal is to help improve the quality of life in the community by helping those with developmental disabilities become more independent. Locations in Fordyce, Glenwood, Hot Spring and Malvern. Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.                       
www.firststeparkansas.com
1625 South Main Street
Malvern, AR   72105
(501) 337-7622 

Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities 

The Council’s purpose is to connect people with developmental disabilities to the resources and programs they need to be independent, be productive and be integrated and included in all parts of community life. http://www.gcdbarkansas.gov   
1515 West 7th Street Suite 320-330
Little Rock, AR   72201
(501) 682-2897  
              

Healthy Connections

Provides medical, dental and social services to residents of all ages regardless of ability to pay.  Offers discounted services for uninsured or under-insured persons, sliding fee scale for those who qualify and low cost or no cost preventative care. Will assist clients in signing up for healthcare insurance. Services offered for all ages: Pediatric Services, Adult Medicine, Discount Medication, Preventative Health Screenings, Full Service Lab, X-Rays and Behavioral Health Services.     
www.healthy-connections.org/
   
301 Professional Park Drive         1517 South Main Street                3604 Central Avenue Suite D   
Arkadelphia, AR  71923                Malvern, AR   72104                       Hot Springs, AR   71913
(870) 230-1280                              (501) 332-7525                                (501) 463-4074     
Mon-Fri 7:45am-6:00pm             Mon-Fri 7:45am-6:00pm                Mon-Fri 7:45am-6:00pm
1723 Malvern Avenue             Hot Springs, AR  71913 (501) 620-4600      Mon-Fri 7:45am-6:00pm

LendEDU (Guide to Paying for College for People with Disabilities)

Getting a college degree is hard enough but it presents a different set of challenges for people who have disabilities. If you have a disability, this guide can help you determine how to get financial aid and access to scholarships meant for people with disabilities. In this guide you can learn also how to apply for Federal Student Aids, Types of Federal Student Aids, Support for students with disabilities and Scholarships. Visit our website for more information: lendedu.com/blog/paying-for-college-for-people-with-disabilities. 

Millcreek of Arkansas

Provider of specially designed mental health care services for children and adolescents.  We are a progressive organization with a unique emphasis on excellence in education and treatment. (870) 352-8203.  Free Consultation @ (855) 999-0271. 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. http://www.millcreekbehavioralhealth.com/

National Down Syndrome Congress

The leading national resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down Syndrome from the moment of a prenatal diagnosis through adulthood.  https://www.ndsccenter.org/
30 Mansell Court Suite 108
Roswell, GA   30076
(800) 232-6372

National Easter Seal Society

Provides services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. www.easterseals.com/
P.A.T.H.  (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)
Program is provided to support individuals with serious mental illnesses, as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Housing, diagnostic screening and therapeutic treatment for serious mental illness, case management services, job training, educational opportunities, referral for substance abuse and primary healthcare. Walk-in clinic: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. 
Boyce Mitchell (501) 625-2357
125 Wellness Way                          1615 MLK Blvd        
Hot Springs, AR 71913                   Malvern, AR   72104
(501) 624-7111                               (501) 332-5236   

S.A.I.L.S. (Spa Area Independent Living)

Provides linking to appropriate community services. Training and assistance in a variety of life skills areas including, but not limited to: computer training, personal management, budget/money management and job readiness. Training and assistance in knowing and pursuing your rights as an individual with a disability. An opportunity to interact with others who share similar experiences. Providing opportunities to experience a variety of recreational activities.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.
www.ar-sails.org
225 Hazel Street 
Hot Springs, AR   71901
(501) 624-7710 or (800) 255-7549   

Small Group Therapy

A licensed behavioral healthcare clinic that provides: Housing, Outpatient Therapy, Intervention, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and Community Integration Assistance for severely mentally-ill adults.                                              
http://smallgrouptherapy.com/?redirect=false
311 Whittington Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 547-3563  

Support for Students with Down Syndrome

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL) strongly believes that creative collaboration between all team members is the best strategy for success.  Each child possesses a unique potential and when parents, teachers, assistances, specialists, school administrators, bus drivers, etc. all work in the best interest of the child, your student will have a productive year.  We offer a Down Syndrome Specialist Training Program for the team of general education and special staff.   https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/studen…

Adult Education/GED

Basic Computers Literacy and Math Tutor.  Amity and Gurdon call for information
301 North 23rd Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-5675 Fax (870) 246-5656

Adult Education/Career Development Center

National Park College Adults Education. Must be an Arkansas Resident. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm. Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. www.np.edu
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913 
Bill Ritter (501) 760-4335; writter2@np.edu  

Alzheimer's Arkansas

Counseling, support, education, elder abuse programs and services for all Alzheimer's or related dementia patients, their caregivers, families and friends.  Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.    www.alzark.org 
201 Markham Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205 
 Matthew Elmore (501) 224-0021; matthew.elmore@alzark.org    
(800) 689-6090 24/7   After-hours Caregiver line:  (501) 913-1878

Arkansas Apprenticeship Pathways Initiative (AAPI)

Winrock International and Arkansas Department of Workforce Services is associate with the AAPI program.  AAPI seeks to develop and promote Registered Apprenticeship Program around the state. The HVAC Technician is a program that is being offered at National Park College located in Hot Springs. This is a 3 year program that includes 160 classroom hours and 2,000 on-the-job-training hours. Classes meet from 6pm-9pm, 2 nights per week, for a 12 week semester. The cost of the program is $450 per year (billed at $225 per semester). Students may enter the program as a pre-apprentice and earn classroom hours while seeking employment as a HVAC apprentice. To be eligible, individuals must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma/GED and state ID. If an individual is interested they should contact program director, Pam Castleberry (501) 760-7392, Pam.Castleberry@np.edu.  Our website provides information about AAPI and other Registered Apprenticeship Programs and is provided in both English and Spanish. wwwwinrock.org
Winrock International
204 E. 4th St.
North Little Rock, AR   72114
(501) 280-3000
Jordyn Williams, Program Associates; skype jordyn.williams

Arkansas Learning Through the Arts (ALTTA)

Serving the students across Arkansas by providing high quality arts programming (workshops and residencies) in regular and specialist classrooms: dance, music, theater, poetry, storytelling, pottery, watercolor and crafts.  www.altta.org/
4501 North State Highway 7 #8
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

Arkansas Promise

Arkansas PROMISE is part of a new program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help youth (14-16) who are receiving disability benefits and their families improve their educational and employment outcomes.   http://www.promisear.org/
10809 Executive Center Dr.
Searcy Building, Suite 316

Little Rock, AR 72211
(855) 649-0022

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services - Field Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services' (ARS) mission is to prepare Arkansans with disabilities to work and lead productive and independent lives.  ARS ha 19 field offices across the state serving all 75 counties.  To achieve its mission, ARS provides a variety of training and career preparation programs.  ace.arkansas.gov
200 Reserve Street  
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Kimberly Baker (501) 623-4479; kimberly.baker@arkansas.gov

Career Pathways at National Park College

The National Park College Career Pathways Initiative is a program that enables NPC to offer career training and college classes to those who qualify. The Pathways program may also help you overcome the barriers that have kept you from getting the training and education you need. Career Pathways offers the following services (when funds are available): childcare assistance, transportation assistance, tuition/fees assistance book loan program and supplies. Pathways can help you become job-ready, learn to fill out job applications, dress for success or complete your GED requirements. Job readiness classes result in an employer recognized certificate.  www.np.edu
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
 Mary Kay Wurm (501) 760-4243; careerservices@np.edu

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

Provides low-cost immigration counseling and support to families and individuals who are eligible for immigration benefits and cannot afford private assistance.  
Appointment required.  (501) 664-0340
http://www.dolr.org/catholic-charities/immigration-little-rock

Center of Economic Development and Community Engagement

The mission of the Center for Economic Development and Community Engagement is to develop and promote educational, economic and community growth for South Arkansas and its citizens.
640 South 6th Street Suite A
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 230-5550

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.  
www.cadc.com  
1303 South Main
Malvern, AR   72104
(501) 332-5426 

Central Arkansas Development Center (CADC) Head Start

Amity Head Start  
Amity Head Start program provides educational resources, as well as health and dental services, nutrition and social services to children from low-income families. The program ensures three and four year old children are ready to learn when transitioning to kindergarten. Head Start offers parents training and resources to support their child's educational achievement.  Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
213 North Clark
Amity, AR  71921
(870) 342-5358  

Arkadelphia Head Start  
Our program is a comprehensive child development program, which serves ages 0-5, and their families. The overall goal is to increase the social competence of young children of income eligible families. Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:00pm.
301 North 23rd
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-8931  

Gurdon Head Start  
Head Start program provides educational resources, as well as health and dental services, nutrition and social services to children from low-income families. The program ensures three and four year old children are ready to learn when transitioning to kindergarten. Head Start offers parents training and resources to support their child's educational achievement.  Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm
410 East Main Street
Gurdon, AR  71743
(870) 353-6616  

Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center    

Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center of Hot Springs has been helping families and single parents for over 30 years.  We have a caring, loving staff, here to help you with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, educational materials on fetal development, and referrals to health care facilities.  We offer educational parenting classes and programs, fatherhood program and classes, supervised parental court ordered visitation, and Biblically-Faith based classes to help a parent accomplish positive, loving, and solution solving parenting skills. 
changepointcenter.com/
201 Nickels Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Terri Sanders (501) 624-2773; tsanders.changepoint@yahoo.com

Child Care Aware

Child Care Aware of Central and Southwest Arkansas is a resource and referral source that is designed to help families identify and locate high-quality child care that is affordable, accessible and available.  We will help you find the child care resources to meet your individual needs. 
 www.np.edu/childcare-aware/
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR   71913
(501) 760-6586

Clark County Public School

Arkadelphia Public Schools-Administration Office (870) 246-1100.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Louisa E. Perritt Primary School   Grades Pre-K-1
1900 Walnut
Arkadelphia, AR  71743   
(870) 246-2260
 Central Primary School       Grades 2-3
233 North 11th Street
Arkadelphia, AR   71923   
(870) 246-2872
 Peake Elementary               Grades 4-5
1609 Pine Street
Arkadelphia, AR   71923   
 (870) 246-2361
 Goza middle School             Grades 6-8
140 Badger Lane
Arkadelphia, AR   71923   
(870) 246-4291
 Arkadelphia High School      Grades 9 - 12
401 High School Drive
Arkadelphia, AR  71923   
(870) 246-7373
CenterPoint Public Schools-Administration Office (870) 356-2912. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Centerpoint Elementary      Grades Pre-K-5
637 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR   71921   
(870) 356-2912
Centerpoint Middle School   Grades 6-8
755 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR   71921   
(870) 356-2912
Centerpoint High School      Grades 9 - 12
755 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR   71921   
(870) 356-2912
Gurdon Public Schools- Administration Office (870) 353-4454. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Gurdon Primary School        Grades Pre-K-4
401 North 10th Street
Gurdon, AR   71743   
(870) 353-4321
Cabe Middle School            Grades 5-8
7780 Hwy 67 South
Gurdon, AR   71743   
(870) 353-4311
Gurdon High School           Grades 9-12
7777 Hwy 67 South
Gurdon, AR   71743   
(870) 353-5123

Clark County 4-H  

4-H is the premier youth development program.  4‑H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 
640 South 6th Street Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-2281

Clark County Cooperative Extension Program 

We are part of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service's statewide network and the U of A System's Division of Agriculture. Our mission is to provide research-based information through non-formal education to help all Arkansans improve their economics well-being and the quality of lives.  Whether it's agriculture, family and consumer science or community development, 4-H, our Clark County office is at your service. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
640 South 6th Street Suite B  
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-2281 

​College of the Ouachita 

College of the Ouachitas (COTO) is a comprehensive, public two year institution of higher education in Malvern, AR providing accessible, high-value associate degrees and certificates in a quality academies environment that is focused on both the student success and the economic development needs of the communities it serves. The College offers more than 50 programs of study in academies, career and technical disciplines to approximately 3,500 credit, non-credit, adult education (three sites-Hot Spring, Clark and Grant Counties) and workforce students, while serving the culturally and economically diverse populations in the five-county service area of Clark, Grant, Dallas, Hot Spring and Saline       Counties. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
1 College Circle
Malvern, AR  72104  
Phone (501) 337-5000

Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas 

We're the preeminent leadership development organizations for girls. With programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.  Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm and Fri 8:30am-1:30pm.  http://www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org/
11311 Arcade Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 758-1020 or (800) 632-6894

Henderson State University 

Henderson State University is a public liberal arts university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.  Founded in 1890 as Arkadelphia Methodist College, it is Arkansas's only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. 
hsu.edu
 1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71929
(870) 230-5000

Healthy Connections

Healthy Families Arkansas (HFA) program serves pregnant and parenting moms 25 years of age and under.  Services will be provided until the child reaches three years of age and all services are free. Through regular home visits and monthly group meetings HFA staff, strives to empower families to provide a healthy, nurturing environment for their children. HFA is an initiative also help parents get their children off to a healthy start. Participation in HFA services is strictly voluntary.  Healthy Connections can also provide assistance in signing up for health insurance. 
www.healthy-connections.org/
Family Support Specialist in Garland County:    Crystal De La Paz (501) 620-4600 ext. 418
Family Support Specialist in Polk County:          Misty Surber        (479) 437-3449 ext.136
Program Manager & Family Support Specialist:  Tonya Myers        (479) 437-3449 ext.176

Imagination Library

 
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides free books to children from birth to age 5.  To find out if your county participates in The Dolly Parton Imagination Library and how to register your child, please visit: 
https://usa.imagination library.com

​LendEDU (Guide to Paying for College for People with Disabilities)

Getting a college degree is hard enough but it presents a different set of challenges for people who have disabilities. If you have a disability, this guide can help you determine how to get financial aid and access to scholarships meant for people with disabilities.  You can learn also how to apply for Federal Student Aids, Types of Federal Student Aids, Support for students with disabilities and Scholarships. Visit our web site for more information:  lendedu.com

Literacy Council

The Clark County Literacy Council is a nonprofit organization that works with adult learners to improve their basic literacy and/or English as a second language skills. This is accomplished by utilizing trained volunteers to tutor adults in Clark Council, enabling them to become fully participating and empowered citizens. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.            
http://clarkcountyliteracy.weebley.com/
640 South Street Suite A
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 230-5624, Kimberly Ellison, Director

National Park College

National Park College offers a university experience that's close to home at less than half the cost of the average university.  Nearly 70% of NPC students’ receive financial aid and scholarships. We offer two year degrees and certificates both on campus and online. 
https://np.edu/
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71713
(501) 760-4222

Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)

Ouachita Baptist University seeks to foster a love of God and a love of learning by creating for stuents and other constituent’s dynamic growth opportunities both on campus and throughout the world.  With foresight and faithfulness. Embracing the liberal arts tradition, the university prepares individuals for ongoing intellectual and spiritual growth, lives of meaningful work, and reasoned engagement with the world.  It is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.  https://obu.edu/
410 Ouachita Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71998
(870) 245-5000     
 

Ouachita Children's Center (OCC)

Breaking the cycles of a social and negative behavior as well as those of abuse and neglect for Arkansas youth, one child at a time. A non-profit child advocacy organization providing emergency shelter and quality services for youth and families empowering them to achieve lifelong success.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. www.occnet.org/
339 Charter Oak Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 623-5591 
Mark Howard, Executive Director

Peake Rosenwald Early Childcare Center  

Peake Rosenwald Early Childhood Center is a Child Care Center in Arkadelphia, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Preschool (30months) to 13yrs. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
1604 Caddo Street       
Arkadelphia, AR  71923   
Tasha Hines, Director (870) 246-7301

UA Rich Mountain Community College

University of Arkansas Rich Mountain is a public community college in Mena, Arkansas. There are satellite campuses of the college located in Waldron, Wickes, Oden and Mount Ida. The college serves the citizens of the Ouachita Mountain Region. http://www.uarichmountain.edu/
1100 College Drive
Mena, AR   71953
(479) 394-7622       

1P Single Parent Scholarship Fund

We help eligible single parents in Arkansas build a new future for their families. We support both part-time and full-time single-parent students pursuing a post-secondary education.  Our scholarships not only help with school costs.  They can be used for household expenses, daycare costs, community expenses and more while they are in school.  If you are looking to complete your education, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund can help.  Our goal is to ease the financial burden of single parents wanting to improve the quality of life for themselves and for their family.  
P.O. Box 954
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 403-3052 clarkcountyspsf@gmail.com (Clark County only)
(501) 762-0113 Ext. 35 lwilliard@aspsf.org    (Garland, Hot Springs, Montgomery, Pike and Saline Counties)

Abilities Unlimited    

Education, adult development and work activity for individuals with disabilities. 
Thrift Store hours:Monday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Leesa @ (501) 624-5757.
Work Center:Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-4:00 p.m.                                                  
www.abilitiesunlimitedhotsprings.com
1819 Albert Pike
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Karen (501) 767-8400; AUIThrift@gmail.com

Arkansas Promise 

Education, employment services, benefits counseling and emergency assistance for youth ages 14-16 who receive SSI.
http://www.promisear.org/ 
322 Main Street Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201  
(855) 649-0022

Arkansas Apprenticeship Pathways Initiative (AAPI)

Winrock International and Arkansas Department of Workforce Services is associate with the AAPI program. AAPI seeks to develop and promote Registered Apprenticeship Program around the state.  These Programs connect individuals with potential employers by providing the training individuals need to be successful on the job. As a part of AAPI, Winrock International has been providing outreach to community-based organizations who work with underserved populations to raise awareness of these training opportunities and provide information on how interested individuals can be referred to a       program. Our website provides more information about AAPI and other Registered Apprenticeship Programs that are being offered around the state. Information provided in both English and Spanish.  wwwwinrock.org
Winrock International
2101 Riverfront Drive
Little Rock, AR   72202
(501) 280-3031
jordlyn Williams, Program Associates; skype jordyn.williams

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services     

Therapy, evaluation, job placement, vocational training, physical and mental restoration, independent living, supported employment and transition services for people with disabilities.                                                                                       http://ace.arkansas.gov/aarkanssrRehabServices/programs/ACTI/Pages/defa…
200 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901  
Kimberly Baker (501) 623-4479; kimberly.baker@arkansas.gov

Arkansas Workforce Development Services/Employment Security Department

An array of career training and placement services, and temporary assistance to needy families.                                                  http://dws.arkansas.gov/  
502 South Sixth Street 
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2481

(CADC) Central Arkansas Development Council

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.
(870) 342-5358
www.cadc.com

Clark County Jobs 

Arkadelphia is located on Interstate-30, just an hour from Little Rock, which provides access to the amenities of a larger city while enjoying the livability of a smaller community. 
(870) 246-1460
jobsinclarkcounty.com

First Step, Inc.

Supported Employment program helps to locate jobs for people who have disabilities and provides continuous follow-up to ensure job satisfaction for both the employer and the employee. 
(501) 624-6468
www.firststeparkansas.com

Healthy Connections

Healthy Connections is always looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join our team. If you are interested in a career at Healthy Connections, please review our job listings and upload your resume and letter of interest using the form. Or email to apply@healthy-connections.org.  No phone calls, please.  HCI offers competitive salary, generous benefits including: Paid Insurance Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan and Discounted Medical and Dental Treatment for employees are a small part of the package.  Health, dental, and life insurance available for employees’ and are paid in full.  Employees’ families are eligible for the same benefits at discounted pre-tax rates.  
www.healthy-connections.com

Share Network

The SHARE Network Access Point is available to job seekers Monday through Friday from select CADC offices. Serves as sites where job seekers can look for jobs in their own communities and get assistance by trained individuals who connect them to jobs using the Arkansas Job Link (AJL) system via computers and direct referrals.
(870) 403-0679
www.cadc.com

Stoneworks Agency

Veterans Reconnect Project & Community Re-entry, Life Redirection Programs for ex-offenders.  Available at the Garland County Library on Thursdays 10:30am to 12:30pm, please come by if you need assistance.
(501) 620-9381
www.facebook.com/StoneWorks-Agency-277608995651514/timeline

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American Red Cross

The American Red Cross, also known as The American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education.  
1820 Central Avenue Suite J
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 623-9321 After hours (501) 748-1021 
 

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Meals on Wheels

The agency's services are 14 senior activity centers across the 10-county West Central Arkansas region, offering Meals on Wheels, group meals, socialization, recreations and educational activities, wellness programs and activities and other services to seniors. AAA is the main source of funding for the Senior Centers. Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30pm. www.seniorspecialists.org www.seniorspecialists.org
905 West Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913 
(501) 321-2811 or (800) 467-2170   
Contact: Billie Holsomback bholsomback@seniorspecialists.org

Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry 

Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (AHFH) is a community-minded program that provides venison and other wild game to those in need.  
(501) 282-0006.  
www.arkansashunters.org

​CADC Commodities Distribution

CADC participates in the USDA Commodity Food program distributing canned and packaged foods to eligible households.  Senior Activity Centers give persons 60 and older the chance to enjoy meals and social activities with other senior citizens who have a common interest.
410 East Main
Gurdon, AR   71743
(870) 353-2095
CADC.com

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities. Food and Nutrition, IDA/Money Management, LIHEAP (energy Assistance)/ Crisis Intervention, Public Transportation, Public and Medicaid Transportation, Senior Activity Centers, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, USDA Commodities and Weatherization.
1305 North 10th Street 
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 403-0679
    

Clark County Health Unit (WIC Program)

The WIC program is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.  
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Call for Appointment)
605 South 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-4471 

Department of Human Services (DHS)

The agency’s skilled and passionate staff cares for Arkansans of all ages.  Arkansans may apply for a vast array of services at their local county office as well as online.  Services include ARKids First health insurance for children, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) and Medicaid. Additionally, DHS protects children and the elderly who have been abused or neglected.    
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx            
602 South 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923  
(870) 246-9886

FOOD PANTRIES:  

Community Family Enrichment Center*  
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-5675
Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30am-1:00pm  
Evergreen Church*
106 Walnut Street
Gurdon, AR   71743
(870) 230-7628 
3rd Monday of each month. Seniors over 60 only: 12:00pm-1:30pm.  All ages:  2:00pm-4pm  
Friday after 3rd Monday take out service available 3:00pm - 6:00pm
First United Methodist Church - Faith Mission Community Pantry*
107 North 9th Street
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 246-2493 
3rd Tuesday of every month 3:00pm-5:00pm
Gennesaret Missionary Baptist
1751 Logan Street
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 246-6643
Lighthouse Ministries
Hwy 67 South
(870) 246-9524
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm. Call Debbie for appointment
 

 

Beehive Thrift Store

The Beehive Store, which operates on tax deductible donations from the public, provides training, employment opportunities and normalization for adults with developmental disabilities.  At the Beehive they learn good work habits including keeping a schedule, following directions, reporting to work on time getting along with co-workers and supervisors, working in the midst of distraction, etc.  Tasks include sorting, pricing, hanging, cleaning stocking, sacking, arranging merchandise and others.  
724 Main Street  
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-5550

Helping Hands Thrift Store

To assist residents of the Bismarck School District who have needs. We provide utility assistance, make refers to the food pantries and assist with clothing needs.  We are strictly operated by volunteers.  We sell items in the thrift store at a good price so that others will be able to get good deals. We are here to show others that we care and that we believe that God has placed us in Bismarck to be a blessing to others.  Wednesday-Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm.
6804 Hwy 7
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-2949

Lighthouse Ministries   

Lighthouse ministries serves Clark County and surrounding areas.  The Ministry includes:  expectant mother and baby needs ministry, food distribution, clothing thrift store and coordination of help with other agencies  
905 Hwy 67 South 
Arkadelphia, AR 71923 
(870) 246-9524 Call Debbie for Appointments 

 

 

also see "toll free"
Arkansas Adult Protective Services Hotline   (800) 482-8049​
Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453) or (800) 482-5964
Crisis and Intervention HotLine (888) 274-7472 
Domestic Abuse Hotline (800) 332-4443
Deaf Hotline (Abuse) (855) 812-1001
Drug Rehab Center   (800) 501-9330
Hot Spring Village Police Department (501) 922-0011
Nationwide Runaway Hotline   (800-786-2929)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673
Poison Control and Drug Information Center (800) 222-1222 
Quit Line (Smoking) Hotline (800)784-8669  
Saline County Sheriff Department (501) 303-5642 
Rape Violence Hotline   (866) 358-2265
S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) (800) 366-8288
Suicide Hotline   (800) 273-8255  
Sexual Abuse Hotline (800) 977-5776
Sex Addicts Anonymous (800) 477-8191
Substance Abuse Hotline   (855) 820-3881
Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
Teen Dating Abuse Hotline   (866) 331-9474    
Veteran's Crisis Line   (800) 273-8255 the press 1
 

American Red Cross

Disaster Services:  Lodging, food, clothing and community referrals.  Provided based on damage to place of residence. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.  After 5:00pm call (501) 748-1021.        
www.redcross.org
820 Central Avenue Suite J
Hot Springs, AR  71901
Andrea Jackson, (501) 623-9321
andrea.jackson2@redcross.org   

​Arkadelphia Housing Authority 

Arkadelphia Housing Authority provides safe and affordable housing options to low income residents that qualify. They offer assistance by providing low rent apartments and through the management of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly Section 8. The eligibility requirements for these programs are set by HUD.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
670 South 6th Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4632  
  

Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch   

Shelter and education for at-risk youth 6-17.  www.youthranches.com
P.O. Box 3964 
Batesville, AR 72503
Nancy Weaver (870) 793-6841 
nweaver@youthranches.com

DHS-Division of Residential Placement/Licensing

Monitors Residential, Emergency Residential, and Psychiatric Residential Treatment, Independent Living facilities for children, and Child Placement agencies that place children into foster and adoptive homes.
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dccece/Pages/PlacementResidentialLice…
700 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
 (501) 682-8590
 Greg Gilliland, (501) 321-2583 ext. 227 
Greg.Gilliland@arkansas.gov

First Step, Inc.

First Step, Inc. residential program gives adults with disabilities the freedom of choice that is so often
 lacking at other long-term care facilities. (501) 620-5432.  www.firststeparkansas.com First Step, Inc. Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IDD) residential program provides a highly-structured    living environment that is supervised 24 hours by trained staff in a ‘home-like’ atmosphere for children ages five to eighteen that meet the Division of Developmental Services (DDS) eligibility criteria.  For more information, please call (501) 609-9537 
      www.firststeparka

Highland Maternity Home

Highlands is dedicated to bringing hope and healing to young women ages 13-28 facing an unplanned pregnancy. Highlands has helped more than, 3,000 young women by offering hope, healing, peace, joy and a bright future. Highlands offers the remedy to fear...a supportive Christian living environment.  Our mission is to rescue young women from harm's way and to bring healing to broken hearts and spirits.  
hillcrest@compactfamilyservices.org 
2325 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR   71913
(501) 262-1660    
 http://www.compactfamilyservices.org/ministries/hillcrest-childrens-home

Hillcrest Children's Center/COMPACT Family Services   
Residential care for children 6-14.  Assembly of God affiliation. COMPACT is a Christ-centered ministry to redeem vulnerable children and families through compassionate action to the glory of God. 
http://www.compactfamilyservices.org/ministries/hillcrest-childrens-hom…;
2325 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR   71913
(501) 262-1660
hillcrest@compactfamilyservices.org    

Housing Authority, Amity

Amity Housing Authority Arkansas provides low income residents with housing assistance through the management of Low Rent Public Housing.  This program is income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. 
232 North Briggs Street
Amity, AR   71921
 (870) 342-5750   

Housing Authority, Gurdon

Gurdon Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
401 South 2nd Street
Gurdon, AR   71743
(870) 353-2507 

OCC (Ouachita Children's Center)

Emergency shelter and treatment for youth 8 to 18. Adolescent drug abuse prevention information, case management, follow-up services, referral to family therapy, respite care and parent support groups are offered for dependent neglected children and families.  
339 Charter Oak Street
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 623-5591 Fax: (501) 623-4226

P.A.T.H.  (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)

Program is provided to support individuals with serious mental illnesses, as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Housing, diagnostic screening and therapeutic treatment for serious mental illness, case management services, job training, educational opportunities, referral for substance abuse, primary healthcare.   Walk-in clinic:  Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
125 Dons Way
Hot Springs, AR  71913   
(501) 624-7111 (ask to speak with a member of the PATH team)

Potter's Clay

Potter's Clay Ministries, Inc. was founded in 1984 as an outreach to women and children in crisis.  We accept no state or federal funding to fund our facility. Therefore, we depend on support from churches, organizations and individuals. We provide food, clothing and shelter to our clients. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. http://pottersclayhotsprings.org/
110 Crescent Avenue
Hot Springs, AR   71901
(501) 624-1366
Potters Clay Thrift allow shoppers to find products like unique clothing, home goods items, antiques, novelty items and even furniture.  Thrifts stores are known for their bargain deals on items that you won't be able to find at your local department stores.  Shop at Potters Clay Thrift Store in Hot Springs, AR.  You'll be amazed at items that you can find. Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm.
1032 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR   71901
(501) 620-4405

Salvation Army

Committed to breaking the cycle of entitlement that has crippled and destroyed generations of families in our communities.  We will offer a hand up to those willing to grow and change toward a better life.  We are committed to educating, inspiring and ministering to this generation as we empower people to build lives of purpose.
www.salvationarmyaok.org/hotsprings/ 
115 Crescent Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 623-1628

Samaritan Ministries of Hot Springs Rescue Mission for Homeless Men
Shelter, food, clothing and showers for 10 days.  24/7 with overnight intake from 4:00pm-5:45pm.  Clean and sober only. By interview only, resident program for 10 months:  woodshop skills, job skills, life skills.  www.samaritanhs.org
131 Sanford Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 321-2888

Shalom Recovery Center    

Shalom House Ministries provides holistic recovery for women and men addicted to alcohol and drugs.  Our goal is to give the individuals with life controlling issues the tools to be mentally sound, physically transformed, spiritually alive and socially adjusted.  We believe that through biblical principles and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ each person can be healed and restored.  
shalomwomenscenter@gmail.com
Women's Center:  P.O. Box 23168
                           Hot Springs, AR  71903 (501)625-3811
Men's Center:       P.O. Box 23168
                            Hot Springs, AR  71903 (501) 781-0639

Thee Brother's Keeper

 assist single fathers and their families from dependence to independence with legal, housing, food, clothing, education and financial resources so that they can recover from a crisis and lead productive single father households.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.
www.theebrotherskeeper.com
126 Oriole Street Suite 112  
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 781-8403

Arkansas Community Foundation

Arkansas Community Foundation engages people, connects resources and inspires solutions to build community. A non- profit organization that promotes smart giving to improve communities.  Grants available for non-profits. Scholarships available for all levels of education.  
http://www.arcf.org  
201 North 26th Street
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 464-7653 or (870) 403-2484. 

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.  Food, Nutrition, IDA/Money Management, LIHEAP (energy Assistance), Crisis Intervention, Public Transportation, Public and Medicaid Transportation, Senior Activity Centers, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, USDA Commodities and Weatherization.
1305 North 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 403-0679

Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting'-By World

A 16-20 week curriculum designed to teach individuals who are experiencing poverty how they can create a path to a more stable, secure future for themselves and their family.
133 Arbor Street  
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 318-1153

Arkansas State Police

Troop K
200 Karen Street
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 767-8550 

Arkansas State Public Defender's Office

Provides legal representation to indigent persons charged with crimes.                                                                                 http://www.arkansas.gov/apdc/contact/index.html
201 Broadway St., Suite 210
Little Rock, AR 72201
Scott Tanner, (501)340-6120
scott.tanner@arkansas.gov

Center for Arkansas Legal Services

Provides free legal services to low-income individuals residing in the state of Arkansas in civil (non-criminal) cases.  CALS is headquartered in Little Rock and serves 44 counties of the 75 counties in Arkansas. 
www.arlegalservices.org/center
1820 Central Avenue Suite H
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 624-2591

Child Support Enforcement

Paternity testing for open cases, child support orders and enforce wage withholding.
2228 Albert Pike Suite H
Hot Springs, AR  71913
(501) 321-1561

Crime Victims Reparations Board

Compensation and assistance to victims of violent crime (including DUI) and their families. (501) 682-        1020 (800) 448-3014
https://www.arlegalservices.org/files/FSCrimeReparations.pdf
DHS/DYS (Department of Youth Services)
Prevention, intervention and treatment to insure public safety.  Oversees juvenile correction facilities.
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dys/Pages/default.aspx
700 Main Street
Little Rock, AR  72203
(501) 682-8654   After hours: (866) 257-8223

CASA of Clark County (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

Garland County CASA trains and supports volunteers who intervene in the juvenile court systems to advocate for children in abuse and neglect cases.  These dedicated advocates work alongside Department of Human Services and Division of Children and Family Services caseworkers and investigators to represent these children's best interests and provide relief to a critically overburdened child welfare system.  Serving Clark and Pike Counties.
401 Clay Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 230-1450

Thomas Smith Law Firm

We are a Hot Springs based legal practice that offers special needs legal services throughout the State of Arkansas. Legal services in estate planning for those with a special needs loved one include but are not limited to special needs trusts, ABLE Accounts and coordination with family financial planners.  At Thomas Smith Law Firm special needs planning is near to our heart.  We are committed to providing the best life-time possible for families of special needs children and adults.  
http://arspecialneedsplanners.com/
508 Ouachita Avenue Suite D
Hot Springs, AR   71901
Thomas Smith, ESQ (501) 249-2600; thomas@smithlawfirmar.com

U.S. Secret Service

The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security charged with conducting criminal investigations and protecting the nation's leaders and their families. 
(501) 324-6241 Little Rock
(202) 406-5708 Washington

9 East Judicial District Victim Assistance

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas is committed to ensuring that federal crime victims are afforded all rights to which they are entitled by law. To accomplish this goal, our office has designated an individual to provide victim and witness support. Our role is to prosecute cases fairly and justly. 
414 Court Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-9868 or (870) 246-7071

Arkansas Children Hospital (ACH)

Children are at the center of everything we do.  Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, which allows our organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.  ACH is a pediatric hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Center, that's located in Little Rock, AR.  It is among the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States and serves children from birth to age 21.ACH is affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is a teaching hospital with the UAMS college of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics.  Open 24/7.
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR  72202
(501) 364-1100

Burn Survivor Adult Retreat

The retreat is an event for adult to meet others who are surviving and living in a world of adjustment and awareness of their scars.  Commences on Friday and ends Sunday morning. Contact Gretta Wilkinson, RN; 
wilkinsonge@archildrens.org

Child Study Center Clinic 

Serves children up to age 18.  A division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program and part of the UAMS Department of Psychiatry/Psychiatric Research Institute.  The Child Therapy Clinic offers brief comprehensive evaluations as well as individual and family therapy.  The Psychiatric Care Clinic is the child residency training clinic for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division and offers diagnostic evaluations, medical consultation and treatment.  Common referral problems include anxiety, depression, conduct and behavior problems, emotional adjustment difficulties, learning difficulties, attention problems, child management issues and other psychiatric disorders affecting children, adolescents and their families. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.         
1210 Wolfe Street  
Little Rock, AR   72202
(501) 364-5150

​Healthy Connections 

Healthy Connections strives to make a positive impact on the lives of adults, youth and families.   Providing Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Coordination with Primary Care Physicians, Crisis Intervention, Support Group, Mental Health Education, Psychopharmacologic Evaluation and Medication Management.  The Licensed Staff includes a Psychiatric Mental Health Evaluation and Medication Management, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapists.  Some of the conditions treated are:  Suicidal/Homicidal thoughts, Tic Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorders, Addictive Behavior, Aggressive Behavior, Anxiety/Panic/PTSD, Depression, Trauma-Related Disorders and Eating/Mood Disorders.  Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private health insurance. There is also a sliding fee scale for patients without health insurance.  Healthy Connections can also provide assistance in signing up for healthcare insurance.  Visit:  www.healthy-connections.org/
3034 A Pine Street     
Arkadelphia, AR  71923                 
​Phone (870) 230-1280
3604 Central Avenue 
Hot Springs, AR  71913
(501) 463-4074
1517 South Main Street 
Malvern, AR  72104
(501) 332-7525

Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (formerly Community Counseling Service)

Services include individual and group counseling, marriage and family counseling, psychological, personality, intellectual evaluations, psychiatric treatment and medication management for children and adults. Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery and Pike Counties.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.  
http://www.communitycounselingservices.org/ 
201 North 26th Street       
Arkadelphia, AR  71923      
(870) 246-4123 or (800) 264-2410    

P.A.T.H.  (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)

Program is provided to support individuals with serious mental illnesses as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.  Housing, diagnostic screening and therapeutic treatment for serious mental illness, case management services, job training, educational opportunities, referral for substance abuse and primary healthcare.  Walk-in clinic:  Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
125 Wellness Way
Hot Springs, AR  71913  
(501) 624-7111 (ask to speak with a member of the PATH team)
    

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System

Provides a full continuum of behavioral healthcare services.  We specialize in mental health treatment for children and adolescents.  
pinnaclepointehospital.com/
11501 Financial Centre Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
(501) 223-3322 or (800) 880-3322

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas

Offers award winning inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health treatment services for adults, adolescents and children.
100 Rivendell Drive
Benton, AR   72019
(800) 264-5640

The Bridgeway

Caring for all ages. 24-hour nursing care. Medication management, physician care, nueropsychological testing, discharge and aftercare planning.
​21 Bridgeway Road
North Little Rock, AR  72113     
(800) 245-0011 24/7

Therapeutic Family Services

To provide affordable, ethical, high quality behavioral health services designed to meet individual, family, organizational and community needs.
314 Cheatham Street
Gurdon, AR  71743
(870) 353-6555
  

UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute

The Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS is a one-of-a-kind facility, created to treat and study various forms of mental illness. Our highly qualified staff has the experience and knowledge necessary to care for patients of all ages, no matter what kind of challenges they are facing. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.   
psychiatry.uams.edu/
Walker Family Clinic
4224 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR   72205
(501) 526-8100

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.  
(870) 246-8931 or (501) 778-1133
www.cadc.com

Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center  

 
Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center of Hot Springs has been helping families and single parents for over 30 years. We have a caring, loving staff, here to help you with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, educational materials on fetal development, and referrals to health care facilities. We offer educational parenting classes and programs, fatherhood program and classes, supervised parental court ordered visitation, and Biblically-Faith based classes to help a parent accomplish positive, loving, and solution solving parenting skills. 
changepointcenter.com/
201 Nickels Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Terri Sanders (501) 624-2773; tsanders.changepoint@yahoo.com

COMPACT - Highland Maternity Home

Dedicated to bringing hope and healing to young women facing an unplanned pregnancy and who have questions about their future.   agfamilyservices.org/ministries/highlands-maternity-home
2325 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 262-1660
        
Child Support Enforcement Hot Springs (serves Garland and Clark counties)

Hot Springs AR Child Support and Social Service Office enhances the wellbeing of children by locating noncustodial parents, establish paternity, establish and enforce support orders, modify orders when appropriate, collect and distribute child support payments, and refer parents to other social service programs.  These programs promote parent accountability, self-sufficiency and reduce the public’s responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children.
228 Albert Pike Suite H  
Hot Springs, AR  71913
(501) 321-1561
support.hotsprings@ocse.arkansas.gov

​Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (formerly Community Counseling Services)

Services include:  Individual and Group Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychological, Personality and Intellectual Evaluations, Psychiatric Treatment and Medication Management for children and adults.  Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery and Pike Counties. 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. 
www.OBHAW.org
125 Wellness Way
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 624-7111 or (800) 264-2410    

​Ouachita Children's Center (OCC)

Breaking the cycles of a social and negative behavior as well as those of abuse and neglect for Arkansas youth, one child at a time. A non-profit child advocacy organization providing emergency shelter and quality services for youth and families empowering them to achieve lifelong success.
www.occnet.org/
339 Charter Oak Street
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 623-5591

Smart Moves Smart Choices    

 
Online education, support and resources sponsored by the National Association of School Nurses which raises awareness about the epidemic of abuse of prescription drug abuse by teens.  Videos and other resources for teens, parents and educators are available upon request.    
http://www.smartmovessmartchoices.org/teens

Teen Dating Abuse Hotline

The National Dating Abuse Helpline is the direct service provider behind loveisrespect.org (link is external), operating the 24/7 text, phone and live chat services.  The texting function of the Helpline allows for users to text the Helpline advocates 24/7. 
(866) 331-9474

Arkansas Workforce Development Services/Employment Security Department

An array of career training and placement services and temporary assistance to needy families.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 
http://dws.arkansas.gov/
502 South 6th 
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-2481  

P.A.T.H.  (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)

Program is provided to support individuals with serious mental illnesses, as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.  Housing, Diagnostic Screening and Therapeutic Treatment for serious mental illness, Case Management Services, Job Training, Educational Opportunities, Referral for Substance Abuse and Primary Healthcare.  Walk-in clinic:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
125 Wellness Way
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 624-7111 (ask to speak with a member of the PATH team) 
    

Stoneworks Agency

Veterans Reconnect Project & Community Re-entry, Life Redirection Programs for ex-offenders.  Available at the Garland County Library on Thursdays 10:30am to 12:30pm, please come by if you need assistance. 
(501) 620-9381
www.facebook.com/StoneWorks-Agency-277608995651514/timeline
 

Adult Protective Services (Adult Abuse Hotline)

Investigations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of adults who are unable to understand they are in imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury. 
(800) 482-8049 
www.aradultprotection.com/

Alzheimer's Arkansas

Counseling and support, education, elder abuse programs and services for all Alzheimer's or related dementia patients, their caregivers, families and friends. 
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. 
www.alzark.org
Elise Stuart, elise.stuart@alzark.org
After hours Caregiver line: (501) 913-1878
201 Markham Center Drive    
Little Rock, AR 72205    
(501) 224-0021 or (800) 689-6090 24/7  

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Meals on Wheels

The agency's services are 14 senior activity centers across the 10-county West Central Arkansas region, offering Meals on Wheels, group meals, socialization, recreational ​and educational activities, wellness programs and activities and other services to seniors.
Contact: Billie Holsomback @ bholsomback@seniorspecialists.org.
Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30pm.  
www.seniorspecialists.org   
905 West Grand Avenue    
Hot Springs, AR 71913      
(501) 321-2811 or (800) 467-2170   

Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program  

  
The mission of the Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to assure that long-term care facility residents have the right to live their lives harmoniously and with dignity, feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal.  Call Ombudsman when you have questions about:  finances, long-term care Medicaid eligibility, use of restraints, food quality, guardianship/power of attorney, transfers or discharges, social activities, residents rights concern and care plans.  
(800) 467-2170 or (501) 321-2811.

Assisted Living Facilities Home Care

Arkansas Human Development Center
1 Prator Drive     
Arkadelphia, AR 71923  
(870) 246-8011
Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
2701 Twins Rivers Drive   
Arkadelphia, AR 71923    
(870) 246-6337
Ouachita Village Apartments
11 Cypress Road 
Arkadelphia, AR 71923   
(877) 921-0397 or (866) 614-6709
The Plaza
3007 Twin Rivers Drive  
Arkadelphia, AR 71923   
(870) 230-1490
Twins Rivers Health and Rehabilitation
3021 Twin Rivers Drive   
Arkadelphia, AR 71923     
(870) 246-6337

Center for Arkansas Legal Services

Provides free legal services to low-income individuals residing in the state of Arkansas in civil (non-criminal) cases. CALS is headquartered in Little Rock and serves 44 counties of the 75 counties in Arkansas.  www.arlegalservices.org/center
1300 West 6th Street                                                                1820 Central Avenue Suite H
Little Rock, AR 72206                                                                 Hot Springs, AR  71901   
(501) 376-3423 or (800) 9 LAW AID (1-800-952-9243)                  (501) 624-2591

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.  Food and Nutrition, IDA/ Money Management, LIHEAP (energy Assistance)/Crisis Intervention, Public Transportation, Public and Medicaid Transportation, Senior Activity Centers, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, USDA Commodities and Weatherization.
1305 North 10th Street   
Arkadelphia, AR 71923    
(870) 403-0679 or (870) 246-5036

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Hot Springs VA Outpatient Clinic is a group practice with 1 location. Currently, Hot Springs VA Outpatient Clinic specializes in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine with 1 physician.
177 Sawtooth Oak Street     
Hot Springs, AR  71913    
(501) 520-6250 

​FamilyWize Prescription Discount Cards

Prescription discount for those without other prescription insurance, up to 39% discount on all FDA approved drugs, good at all area pharmacies. Cards available from United Way of Garland County. 
https://familywize.org/
233 Hobson Avenue     Hot Springs, AR 71913     Katie Gibson (501) 623-2505.

Healthy Connections
Provides services to residents of all ages regardless of ability to pay. Same day appointments and walk-ins are welcome.  Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private a sliding fee scale for those who qualify and for those who are under insured or without health care insurance.  Visit:  www.healthy-connections.org/

3034 A Pine Street           Arkadelphia, AR  71923     (870) 230-1280
1517 South Main Street    Malvern, AR  72104           (501) 332-7525

Hospice Care 

Arkansas Hospice
We provide comprehensive care designed with the patient’s comfort and individual needs in mind. The physical, emotional and spiritual support provided is determined by the patient’s wishes and the family’s unique needs. Arkansas Hospice was one of the first providers of hospice care services in the state, and is now the largest in Arkansas.  We are proud to be a leader in providing comfort care to patients and their families across our 43 county service area. 
24/7 arkansashospice.org
508 Ouachita Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501) 318-9992 or (877) 713-2348

Baptist Health Home
Baptist Health Home Health Network allows patients to receive the highest quality healthcare from the state’s most trusted provider, all from the comfort of their own home. Our compassionate nurses tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs and are there every step of the way on your journey to recovery.  homecare@baptist-health.org
 3050 Twin River Drive     Arkadelphia, AR 71923     (870) 245-1040

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness 
 We offer Adult Groups Classes for:  Anger Management Training, Rebuilding when your relationship ends, Bereavement Support, Healing from Childhood Abuse, Active Parenting, Trauma Informed Yoga, Life Skills, Living Well and Anxiety/Depression Group.  Serving Clark, Garland and Hot Spring Counties.  Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm.
125 Wellness Way     Hot Springs, AR 71913     (501) 624-7111 

Nursing Homes

Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 
105 Russellville Road     Malvern, AR 72104     (501) 332-5251
Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
2701 Twin River Drive     Arkadelphia, AR 71923     (866) 603-1221 or (877) 920-3960105  
Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation 
1820 West Moline Street     Malvern, AR 72104     (501) 337-9581
Long Meadow Nursing Center
912 Section Line Road Malvern, AR 72104    (501) 332-6936
Twin River Health & Rehab
3021 Twin River Drive     Arkadelphia, AR  71923     (870) 246-6337 or (888) 481-8704 or (866) 355-9435

Social Security Administration

The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.
112 Corporate Terrace     Hot Springs, AR 71913     (855) 531-1685

see also "hotlines"

Arkansas Adult Protective Services Hotline

Aging is a natural process, abuse is not. Elder Abuse remains a poorly understood problem in our state.
(800) 482-8049

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Provides training, support, public information education and advocacy for victims of personal and institutional violence (800) 269-4668.  24/7 Hotline 800-799-7233.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. 
 http://www.domesticpeace.com/  
       

Arkansas Poison Control and Drug Information Center

The Arkansas Poison & Drug Information Center is your 24/7 antidote for any poisoning concern you may have.  Simply call (800) 222-1222 and speak with a pharmacist or RN about your concern.

​Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Center provides information to help locate children reported missing (by parental abduction, child abduction, or running away from home) and to assist physically and sexually abused children. In this resource capacity, the NCMEC distributes photographs of missing children and accepts tips and information from the public.  It also coordinates these activities with numerous state and federal law enforcement agencies (800) 834-5678 (800-THE-LOST)   24/7.  
 http://www.missingkids.org/home

Child Abuse Hotline

The Child help National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.  Serving the United States, its territories, and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in over 200 languages. All calls are confidential.  (800) 482-5964 Arkansas or (800) 4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) National Child Abuse Hotline

Crime Victims Reparations Board    

 
Compensation and assistance to victims of violent crime (including DUI) and their families
(800) 482-8982 or (501) 682-1020  
https://www.arlegalservices.org/files/FSCrimeReparations.pdf

​Medicare telephone Hotline

You are now able to submit feedback about your Medicare health plan or prescription drug plan directly to Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services values your feedback and will use it to continue to improve the quality of the Medicare program.  If you have any other feedback or concerns, or if this is an urgent matter, please call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY/TTD users can call 1-877-486-2048.

Medicare/File a Complaint

You can file a complaint if you have concerns about the quality of care or other services you get from a Medicare provider. (800) 633-4227.  www.medicare.gov/claims-and-appeals/file-a-claim/file-a-claim.html

Nationwide Runaway Hotline

The National Runaway Safeline is the national communications system designated by the United States federal government for runaway and homeless youth, their parents and families, teens in crisis, and others who might benefit from its services. It is confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, non-directive, and free.  (800) RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) 24/7 Text 66008. 
www.1800runaway.org/

Suicide Prevention Hotline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
(800) 273-8255 (800-273-TALK)

Suicide Prevention Hotline The Recovery Village

Symptoms of depression can pop up at the most inconvenient times. When your friends are asleep, your therapist is out of the office or your significant other is at work, it can be hard to know where to turn.  Even if you have never considered it, a depression hotline could be a useful resource.  Available 24 hours a day, seven days per week, depression helplines are a useful tool for your coping skill toolbox.  
(855) 498-5516.
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/&nb…;
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/

CADC Medical Transportation

Through SCAT, public and Medicaid transportation, is available at a reduced rate to any person, regardless of income. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.  
www.cadc.com
1303 South Main Street
Malvern, AR   72104
(501) 332-5426
    

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

 Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.  Food and Nutrition, IDA/Money Management, LIHEAP (energy Assistance)/ Crisis Intervention, Public Transportation, Public and Medicaid Transportation, Senior Activity Centers, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, USDA Commodities and Weatherization.  
www.cadc.com
1305 North 10th Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 403-0679

Our Promise Cancer Patient Resources

Transportation for people receiving cancer treatments. 
http://www.ourpromise.info/
​Road to Recovery Cancer Treatment Transportation
Patients must be traveling to an appointment required to begin or complete cancer treatment, or to        an appointment for complementary therapy during cancer treatment.  
(877) 227-2345

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

Our role is to develop and deliver the programs and services that can meet the needs of hard-working low income families and rural communities.  Food and Nutrition, IDA/Money Management, Power to Care, (elderly & disabled) LIHEAP (energy Assistance)/Crisis Intervention, Public Transportation, Public and Medicaid Transportation, Senior Activity Centers, Single Parent Scholarship Fund, USDA Commodities and Weatherization.
1305 North 10th Street 
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 403-0679

CenterPoint Energy/ARKLA Gas

629 South 6th Street
Arkadelphia, AR   71923
(870) 246-5089 or (800) 992-7552
www.centerpointenergy.com
     

​Entergy Electricity

(800) 368-3749
Free Cell Phone
(888) 493-0748

LiHeap Utility Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households pay their home heating and cooling bills.
(870) 403-0679

Veterans Crisis Line

(800) 273-8255 press 1 confidential chat veteranscrisisline.net text 838255   

​Area Agency on Aging

Seniors, veterans or disabled under 60, elder care and home health care, in Clark, Conway, Garland, Hot Spring, Johnson, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Pope, and Yell Counties.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.   
www.seniorspecialists.org
2749 Pine Street Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-8708 or (800) 467-2170 
Billie Holsomback bholsomback@seniorspecialists.org

Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access state and federal benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care and burial honors.
(501) 683-2382.  
www.veterans.arkansas.gov

Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs Clark County Veteran Service Office

Serves Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents through advocacy and education to access state and federal benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care and burial honors.  Serving Clark, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Navada, Pike, and Sevier Counties.  
District Office 8 - Hope, AR
501 Clay Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7321

Arkansas Freedom Fund

The Arkansas Freedom Fund exists to serve and support rehabilitative recreational outdoor activities that benefit our military, veterans, wounded/disabled veterans, and their families.    www.arkansasfreedomfund.org
6017 Springwood Circle
Bryant, AR  72022
(501) 517-5338

Arkansas Hospice

Hospice care actually enables patients to live their last days to the fullest with purpose, dignity, grace and support.  It's about bringing the best in physical, emotional and spiritual care to those who are facing the challenges of a life-limiting illness and their families.  At Arkansas Hospice that is our mission.  As a not-for-profit organization we believe that fear of costs should never prevent a person from having access to hospice care and our patients are cared for regardless of ability to pay. 
(501) 748-3333 or (877) 713-2348.  
www.arkansashospice.org

​Camp Alliance                

Camp Alliance was established in 2010 with the purpose to serve the United States Guard/Reserve Armed Forces, to compliment the Department of Defense Military Unit and family mission readiness
programs.  Camp Alliance is a leader in military unit and family support services as well as a role model for building strong support communities. 
(479) 936-2160  
www.campalliance.org

DD-214s

To obtain a DD-214:
National Personnel Records Center (314) 801-0800
Arkansas National Guard DD-214s (501) 212-4171
Active duty/Arkansas DD-214s       (501) 370-3820       
www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
    

Darby's Warrior Support

Provides combat veterans of the 9/11 Generation free, all-inclusive Arkansas duck hunting in luxury accommodations, while also providing educational scholarship assistance for the severely wounded and permanently disabled veteran seeking a college degree. 
(501) 724-0109  
www.darbyswarriorsupport.org

Clark County Veteran Service Office

The mission of the Clark County Veterans Office is to assist in an efficient and compassionate manner the residents of the county in obtaining all federal state and county veterans benefits for which they are eligible.
501 Clay Street        
Arkadelphia, AR  71923    
Officer in Charge:  Bob Palmer (870) 246-7321   

​Homeless Veteran Resources

Homeless Veteran Hotline    877-424-3838    
If you are a Veteran who has lost your home, VA can help you get back on your feet. Contact VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to speak to a trained VA responder.  The hotline and online chat are free and neither a registration nor enrollment in VA healthcare is required to use either service.
www.littlerock.va.gov/services/homeless/index.asp

HUD/VASH

Collaborative program between HUD and VA combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing.    
(877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) 24/7
www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp

Jobs for Veterans

502 South 6th St.
Arkadelphia, AR  71923     
Representative:  Alethea Woodard (870) 246-2481 www.veterans.arkansas.gov/jobs                                              

National Park College Veterans Assistance

Assists veterans in applying for and receiving veteran educational benefits as well as available resources outside of the college.  Contact Nathan Looper, Veteran Education Coordinator at (501) 760-4151.

P.A.T.H.  (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)

Program is provided to support individuals with serious mental illnesses, as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.  Housing, Diagnostic Screening and Therapeutic Treatment for serious mental illness, Case Management Services, Job Training, Educational Opportunities, Referral for Substance Abuse and Primary Healthcare.  Walk-in clinic:  Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
125 Wellness Way
Hot Springs, AR   71913
501-624-7111 (ask to speak with a member of the PATH team)

Stoneworks Agency

Veterans Reconnect Project & Community Re-entry, Life Redirection Programs for ex-offenders.  Available at the Garland County Library on Thursdays 10:30am to 12:30pm, please come by if you need assistance. 
(501) 620-9381
www.facebook.com/StoneWorks-Agency-277608995651514/timeline

Veterans Administration Hospital 

4300 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 257-1000
www.littlerock.va.gov/

Veterans Affairs Home Based Primary Care

177 Sawtooth Oak St
Hot Springs, AR  71901
(501) 520-6250
www.littlerock.va.gov/locations/HotSprings.asp

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans Crisis Line:  (800) 273-8225 Press 1

Veterans Villages of America

Our Mission is to combine many of the distinctly diverse programs and policies servicing our veterans into a unifying effort which will improve the economic well-being and quality of life for our veterans.     
(501) 663-5003
www.veteransvillagesofamerica.org

Veteran Organization Headquarters

Veterans of Foreign Wars                     (501) 834-8392    www.arkansasvfw.org
Paralyzed Veterans of America              (501) 370-3757    www.pva.org
American Legion                                  (501) 375-1104    www.arlegion.org
Disabled American Veterans                  (501) 257-1896    www.ardav.org
Military Order of Purple Heart                (479) 263-6772    www.purpleheart.org
American Legion Auxiliary                     (501) 374-5836    www.auxiliary.arlegion.org
National Guard Association of Arkansas (501) 758-6422     www.ngaa.org
Women Veterans Call Center
Call or Text:  (855) 829-6636

Workforce Development Office

An array of career training and placement services.  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.    
http://dws.arkansas.gov/
502 South 6th Street 
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
(870) 246-2481