Below is a list of local agencies that provide assistance
This list is by no means a complete assistance guide.
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
Potter's Clay (women & children in crisis) 624-1366
Financial Assistance
Employment
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services 525-3450
Utility Assistance
Centerpoint Reliant Energy (Good Neighbor Program) administered by CSO 624-5724
Entergy's The Power to Care (formerly Project Deserve) administered by Southern Good Faith Fund 501-661-0322 Ext. 31
Emergency Food & Shelter Program administered by St. Luke's Episcopal Church 623-1653
Home Energy Assistance Program administered by CSO (Community Services Office) 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
FamilyWize Discount Prescription Card provided by United Way of Garland County, call for locations.
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
Arkansas Career Training Institute (formerly 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