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Basic Needs
Food
To apply for food stamps: Arkansas Department of Human Services 321-2583
To receive a meal &/or request pantry assistance: Jackson House 623-4048, Salvation Army 623-1628
To receive government surplus food: Community Services Office 624-5724
Clothing
Jackson House 623-4048
Salvation Army 623-1628
Coats for Kids program (administered by School Counselors)
Emergency Shelter
Salvation Army 623-1628
Potter's Clay (women & children in crisis) 624-1366
Financial Assistance
Employment
Department of Employment Security 525-3450
Utility Assistance
Centerpoint Reliant Energy (Good Neighbor Program) administered by CSO 624-5724
Entergy (Project Deserve) administered by Community Services Office 624-5724
Emergency Food & Shelter Program administered by St. Luke's Episcopal Church 623-1653
Home Energy Assistance Program administered by CSO 624-5724
Rent Assistance
Hot Springs Housing Authority 624-4420
Emergency Food & Shelter Program administered by Salvation Army 623-1628
CSO (Community Services Office) 624-5724
Legal Assistance
Center for Arkansas Legal Services (formerly Legal Aid) 1-800-999-3106
Hot Springs office 624-2591
Financial Services
Consumer Credit Counseling Service 1-800-255-2227
Hot Springs office 321-1238
Office of Child Support Enforcement 624-5738
General Counseling
Community Counseling Services 624-7111
Medical Assistance
To apply for Medicaid:
Department of Human Services (Economic & Medical Services) 321-2583
Social Security (Disability, Medicare, SSI, TEFRA, Waiver) 624-0430
To apply for ARKids 1st Medical Insurance 1-888-474-8275
Garland County Health Department 624-3394
Charitable Christian Medical Clinic 318-1153
Prescription Drugs
Jackson House 623-4048
Salvation Army 623-1628
CSO (Community Services Office) 624-5724
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Program administered by your doctor
Specialty Services
Veteran's Services
Garland County Veteran's Service Office 623-8701
U.S. Veteran's Administration Field Base Social Worker 624-4676
Red Cross (Military Family Emergency Notification) 623-9321
Veteran's Association Home Care 624-0700
Benefits Information & Assistance 1-800-827-1000
VA Life Insurance Information & Service 1-800-669-8477
Debt Management 1-800-827-0648
Disability Services
First Step School 624-6468
Arkansas Rehabilitation Service 623-4479
Abilities Unlimited 767-8400
Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center 624-4411
Spa Area Independent Living Services (SAILS) 624-7710
Literacy Council 624-7323
Social Security Office
To apply for: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or SSDI 624-0430
TEFRA 624-7323
Senior Services
Adult Protective Services 1-800-482-8049
Senior Specialist (formerly Area Agency on Aging) 321-2811
Department of Human Services
(Office on Aging & Adult Services) 623-4479
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 623-6830
Senior Companion Program 623-4092
Arthritis Foundation 1-800-482-8858 | |
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