LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS

Arkansas Drug Card Program - A free prescription drug card program for Arkansas residents. Card holders receive savings of up to 75% at participating pharmacies (including Fred’s, Walgreens, Kmart Pharmacy, Rite Aid, USA Drug, Super D Drug Stores, CVS/pharmacy, Harps Pharmacy, Albertsons/SAVON, and Harvest Foods Pharmacy). Log on to create a membership card, which is pre-activated and can be used immediately

Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance - A referral service listing food banks and grocery assistance programs throughout Arkansas, searchable by county or program type.

Arkansas Resource Information Cybercenter (ARIC) - One-stop connection to community services in Arkansas.

Arkansas Workforce Center - Links employers and jobseekers through a statewide delivery system by providing a self-service resource center, personal assistance, and training for those who qualify.

Bargains Galore on 64 - An annual event held on Thursday through Saturday, the second weekend in August. 160 Miles of yard sales, antiques, collectibles, flea markets, and bargains along state highway 64 from Fort Smith to Beebe, Arkansas.

List of Charitable Dental & Medical Clinics in Arkansas - A small directory of clinics throughout Arkansas providing low-cost dental and medical services. Also refer to The Crisis Center (below) for additional providers.

The Crisis Center - One-stop connection to various resources offered throughout Arkansas. Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides information and referrals for housing, shelter, food, utilities, drug and alcohol programs, prevention programs in peer helping, violence prevention, and more.

DHS Childcare Assistance Program - Provides financial assistance to low-income families seeking quality child care services.

DHS Family Services - Information on assistance programs such as ARKids First, commodities and emergency food assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Transitional Employment Service (TEA), and weatherization assistance.

First Call For Help - (800)278-1848 - A FREE information and referral database of community services for residents of Benton and Washington Counties. A service of the United Ways of Benton and Washington Counties

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - helps low-income households with home energy costs . Available through local Community Action Agencies.

Telephone Assistance Programs - Many Arkansas telephone companies offer discounted telephone service plans to make basic phone service more affordable for qualified customers. Click on a state map and a telephone carrier from the drop-down menu to learn how to apply, or contact your local telephone company.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - provides funds to conserve energy in the homes of low-income people, especially those who are elderly, handicapped, or families with children.

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