211AR.NET - the official web site of Arkansas' new 211 Information and Referral service, affiliated with United Way and
AIRS (Alliance of Information & Referral Systems);  persons may also access the 211 service by simply dialing "211" from the
telephone. Click here to go to the web site:  211AR.net.

AARP - 1701 Centerview Dr. #205, Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-424-3410; Activities for elderly/senior citizens in local chapters,financial/medical discounts, Grandparents Information Ctr.; serving people age 50+.  To go to their web site click here:  www.aarp.org

AARP GRIEF & LOSS PROGRAM - 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC; 202-434-2260; providing support groups &
activities for widowed persons age 50+. To go to their web site click here: www.aarp.org/griefandloss

ABILITIES UNLIMITED - 815 N. "N" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-5925; Sheltered workshop, education & employment training for disabled workers. No charge for physically or mentally disabled.

ADDICTION CENTER FOR TREATMENT - 800-711-6402; 24 hr. helpline, providing detox & rehab services &
referrals. To go to their web site click here: www.thewatershed.com

ADOPTION CERTIFICATION UNIT OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671; provides placement of Cherokee children in families with resources to provide emotional & financial needs. Serving 14 Ok counties, must have CDIB card. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA - 800-522-3511

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing adult education, GED diploma, reading & math review, WAGE prog., computer & ESL class, state certified job readiness. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $1.00 per day.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES HOTLINE - 800-482-8049; providing legal protection of elderly.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or 918-456-0671, providing investigation of elderly abuse, & referral outreach. Must be of Indian heritage & be living in
Indian country. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

AFTER SCHOOL GROUP COUNSELING PROGRAM OF WESTERN ARKANSAS COUNSELING & GUIDANCE CENTER - 3111 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-6650; individual & group therapy, & case management. Serving
students in Ft. Smith, Greenwood, Alma & Van Buren schools. To go to their web site click here: www.wacgc.org

AHEC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER - 612 S. 12th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-2431; family medical clinic, youth
counseling, pregnancy clinic, educational program for schools. Fee based on income for Arkansas residents without 
insurance. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, insurance & private pay.

AIDS & HIV HOTLINE - 800-342-2437 or 800-535-2437

AIDS-HIV RESOURCE CENTER - provides access to current information and treatments; www.healingwell.com/AIDS/.

AIDS CLINICAL TRIALS INFORMATION SERVICE - go to www.hivatis.org.

AL-ANON - 479-441-9705; Support groups for children/youth, family & friends of alcoholic. Call for times & locations of meetings. To go to their web site click here: www.aa.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 1209 N. "B" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 888-4AL-ANON or 479-783-0123;  help for anyone who has a desire to stop drinking,  Call for meeting times & locations. To go to their web site click here: www.aa.org

ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE; 800-821-4357

ALLIED GARDENS ESTATE - 5221 Johnson St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-3611; HUD subsidized housing for elderly, handicapped & families. Offers drug/alcohol/tobacco prevention program for school aged children of tenants.

ALMA COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 107 Hwy 162 South., Alma, AR ; 479-632-4673; food pantry (at times can alos help with clothing and utilities);  open Monday, Thursday, Saturday 10 am till Noon.

ALMA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER - 401 Heather Lane, Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-4343;
Residential long term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, daily activities, outings, accepts Medicare, Medicaid &
private insurance. Fee based on income for residents without insurance.

ALMA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 248 E. Collum, Alma, AR; 479-632-3535; On-site meals, home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, fun activities, info/referrals, sponsors Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant. Serving age 60+.

ALS (AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS) ASSOC. (Lou Gehring's Disease) - provides information for patients, medical professionals, and caregivers;  800-782-4747;  web site address is www.alsa.org.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM - Administrative Office of the Courts: Supreme Court of Oklahoma; 1915 N. Stiles, Okla City, OK 73105; toll free 877-521-6677; offers mediation of special educational issues, & family and divorce issues.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC. OF WESTERN ARK. - 320 N. Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-2022; providing
information & support for families and caregivers of  Alzheimers patients. Group meetings in Fort Smith, Alma & Mena. Call for times & locations of meetings. To go to their web site click here: www.alzokar.org

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE WEB SITE - an online resource for comprehensive information about Alzheimer's Disease:  go to
www.alzheimersdisease.com .

AMANA APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-843-0304; to go to their web site click here: www.amana.com

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY INFORMATION LINE - 800-822-2762

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTIST - Call  1- 800-787-2444.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - P.O. Box 2605, Ft. Smith, AR 72902 or P.O. Box 2199, Alma, AR; 800-ACS-2345; support groups, wigs, educational resources, referrals to financial & housing services. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.cancer.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S CANCER RESPONSE SYSTEM - 800-ACS-2345

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION - a web site that, in part,  provides a vast amount of information on proper and effective oral and dental health care;  visit the web site at www.ada.org.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC.  800-342-2383 or 800-diabetes.  Web site is www.diabetes.org.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - 800-AHA-USA-1; to go to their web site click here: www.amhrt.org

AMERICAN HEART ASSOC STROKE CONNECTION - 800-553-6321

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATIONS - Little Rock, AR; 800-586-4872 or 800-LUNG-USA; information & preventive programs, including "High School Heros". To go to their web site click here: www.lungusa.org

AMERICAN PIE (PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT) - 800-320-APIE; To go to their web site click here: www.americanpie.org

AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION - 800-FOOT-CARE

AMERICAN RED CROSS - 1709 South Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-1056; emergency services for military families & victims of disaster, education on safety. Serving Western AR & Eastern Ok. Small fee for health & safety
training, all other services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.redcross.org

AMERICAN RED CROSS (McAlister, OK) - call 918-423-0481 for more info.

AMERICAN RED CROSS (Sallisaw, OK) - call 918-649-0881 for more info.

AMERICAN SAVINGS EDUCATION COUNCIL - offers retirement planning tools at their web site:  www.asec.org.

AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION - call 888-4-Stroke or visit the web site at www.StrokeAssociation.org

AMERICAN STROKE ASSOC - 92 W Sunbridge Dr, Fayetteville, AR; 479-442-6540 or 888-478-7653

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES -  offered by Southside Baptist Church at 2400 Dodson in Ft. Smith,  this program provides food at great discounts,  usually 50% or higher;  menus do vary from month to month;  cash, checks and food stamps are all accepted;  for more 
information call 479-782-5041.

ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER HOTLINE - 800-548-2423

ARC for the RIVER VALLEY - advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities and works to improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy; 121 N. 6th Street in Fort Smith, AR 72901 or phone: (479) 783-5529; web address is www.thearchelps.org.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF ALMA - 133 Thickston, Alma, AR; 479-632-2121; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals,hospice, senior activity centers, transportatin, housing assistance &
advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 201 N. 4th St., Ozark, AR 72949; 479-667-4870; elderly
services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals,hospice, senior activity centers,
transportatin, housing assistance & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF LOGAN COUNTY - 550 Heritate Dr., Booneville, AR 72927; 479-675-4234; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity centers,
housing assistance, transportation, & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SCOTT COUNTY - 1325 Clyde Hawkins Dr., Waldron, AR 72958; 479-637-4795;
elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity centers, housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SEBASTIAN & CRAWFORD COUNTIES - 524 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-5550; elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior
activity centers, housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.agingwest.org

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF SOUTH SEBASTIAN COUNTY - #42 Town Sq., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-7040;
elderly services, including: daycare, legal referrals, in-home care, home delivered meals, hospice, senior activity center,
housing assistance, transportation & advocacy. Accepts insurance, some services are free. To go to their web site click here; www.agingwest.org

ARKANSAS CHAPTER ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - 6213 Lee Av., Little Rock, AR 72205; 800-482-8858; support
groups, range of motion, aquatics class, information/education about arthritis. Most services are free, doctor's referral
required for therapy. To go to their web site click here: www.arthritis.org

ARKANSAS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM - 800-448-3014 to request kits for children. Kit includes DNA
sample, fingerprints, and medical & personal information.

ARKANSAS CRIME INFORMATION CENTER - #1 Capitol Mall 4D-200, Little Rock, Ar 72201; 501-682-2222; contact for crime statistics for Arkansas.

ARKANSAS DEPT. OF HIGHER EDUCATION -  114 E. Capitol Av., Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-547-8839;
Information on all Arkansas colleges & universities, and scholarships & financial assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.arkansashighered.com

ARKANSAS DEPT OF HEALTH - Little Rock, AR ; 800-482-5400; call for questions about hospitals and home health agencies.

ARKANSAS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES - 800-482-5431 or 800-482-1141; for medicaid complaints, claims, questions or coverage.

ARKANSAS DEPT. REHABILITATION SERVICE FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; providing financial & medical help for children/youth with visual disability.

ARKANSAS FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CARE - P.O. Box 180001, Fort Smith, AR 72215; 800-272-5528 ext 3 or 479-649-8501; Monitoring quality of care provided to Medicare patients. Call to request newsletters or outreach materials.

ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOUNDATION, INC. - P.O. Box 56248, Little Rock, AR 72215; 501-221-3033 or 800-950-8233; Free non-emergency medical, dental, lab & prescription  services.  Serving uninsured, low income
Arkansas resident or resident alien. To go to their web site click here: www.aristotle.net/~ahcaf

ARKANSAS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 1801 S. "D" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-1854;
providing education, job training & supportive services to low income seasonal farm workers & migrant farm workers. 
Serving 17 Arkansas counties. Services are free.

ARKANSAS MISSING CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAM - 800-448-3014 or 501-682-1020.  To go to their web site click here: www.ag.state.ar.us

ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM - Building 16416 Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600; 800-814-8453; Offering education on life skills, self discipline, & GED classes, in 22 week military structured environment. Serving high school dropouts & potential dropouts ages 16-18, both boys & girls. To go to their website click here: www.angycp@cci.net

ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (AOAS) - a group that promotes all things astronomical;  to learn more about this organization,  visit their web site at aoas.org .

ARKANSAS PHARMACY ASSOCIATION HOTLINE - 501-372-5250; to register complaint or inquire about a pharmacy/pharmacist.

ARKANSAS PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION - an excellent resource for information on prostate cancer;  contact can be made by calling 1-800-338-1383 or by www.arprostatecancer.org.

ARKANSAS RADIO READING SERVICE FOR THE BLIND - broadcasts 24 hrs. a day and 7 days a week on the S.A.P. channels of AETN (channels 2, 6, 9, 13, 19);  readings are presented from many different newspapers,  including the Times Record, the Arkansas Democrat,  the New York Times, and the Wall St. Journal.

ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES - 1115 S. Waldron #207, Ft. Smith, AR 72903;479-452-7131; assists
people with mental or physical disabilities to enter into or return to the workforce. Serving low income Arkansas residents.

ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SERVICE (ASIS) - 501-927-1402; to go to their web site click here: www.scholarships-ar-us.org

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 2600 Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-296-1810 or 800-362-4451;
orientation & mobility, occupational & speech therapy, general curriculum,residential & day program, deaf/blind program; serving Arkansas residents ages 2-21 yrs. All services are free.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER - 1405 N. Pierce #101, Little Rock, AR 72207;
800-482-8437; providing information & referrals for parents of children not progressing normally. Serving ages birth thru 21 yrs. All services are free.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS - 479-648-8212

ARKANSAS STATE DENTAL BOARD HOTLINE - 501-682-2085; to register complaint of care provided in a dentist's office or to verify licensing & certification.

ARKANSAS STATE INSURANCE OFFICE - 800-224-6330; providing information on insurance companies, policies & regulations in Arkansas.

ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD HOTLINE - 501-296-1802; to register complaint of care provided in a
doctor's office & verify licensing and certification.

ARKANSAS TEEN HOTLINE - 614 E. Emma Av. #213, Springdale, AR 72764; 800-798-8336; teen-to-teen 24 hr
hotline, couseling, referrals, runaways, suicide,crisis & violence prevention. Serving western Arkansas & eastern
Oklahoma.  Services free. To go to their web site click here:  www.nwacrisiscenter.com

ARKANSAS TELEPHONE READER - a computer system that reads the Arkansas Democrat and the Arkansas Times by a combination of digitized and human speech;  to hear a demonstration call 501-852-5127 or 1-800-550-7633 and use the ID number 1777;
to apply for the service call 501-852-5125 or 1-800-645-8125;  for further information e-mail arkansas_blindnet@prodigy.net or visit the web site at pages.prodigy.com/blindnet/.

ARKANSAS USA LIFELINE - 800-464-7928; Free dialing assistance for Southwestern Bell customers that are visually
impaired. Low income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.swbell.com/billing

ARKANSAS VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - 318 S 17, Ft. Smith;  479-782-8255; helps low-income families to become home owners;  Habitat families must provide 300-400 hours of "sweat equity," currently live in substandard housing,  meet income guidelines, and have a steady income;  avhfh@mynewroads.com ;  www.avhfh.org 

ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - 1700 Helberg Ln., Ozark, Ar 72949; 479-667-2117 or 800-342-4524
offers 1 & 2 year vocational technical training in 12 various skills, very low tuition, scholarships & grants available. To go to their web site click here: www.avti.tec.ar.us

ARKANSAS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS for the ELDERLY - works in conjunction with the Center for Arkansas Legal Services to
provide free legal help to older Arkansans (never accepts criminal or fee generating cases);  call 501-376-9263 or 1-800-999-2853.

ARKANSAS WORK PAYS - a state-administered employment program for persons who have  received state welfare benefits, with
incentives for those who stay with the program; one key point is that participants do not forfeit any welfare benefits and still keep their entire paycheck; other benefits may include help with education, work-related, transportation and child care costs plus financial counseling and mentoring; for more info contact any state Workforce Centers (also known as state employment offices) or go to their web site at www.arkansas.gov/esd.

ARKIDS FIRST - toll free 888-474-8275 or 479-484-5550 ext 6468; free medical insurance for low income Arkansas
children. Apply at DHS or call for enrollment assistance. A local representative for Crawford and Sebastian Counties may be contacted by calling Mona Clemons, ARKids First Outreach Specialist, at 479-494-5700 ext. 1686 or by fax at 479-484-9991 (Vista Health, 10301 Mayo Rd., Barling  AR  72923).  To go to the web site click here: www.arkidsfirst.com.

ARKOMA COMMUNITY LIBRARY - 1000 Main St., Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3971 or 918-875-3013; offering all services of lending library.

ARKOMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 615 Poteau St., Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3008; recreation, transportation,
socialization, fun activities, dinner & dance on Saturday evenings. Meals served 3 times week, accepts small donation for meals & activity supplies, all other services free. Serving Arkoma & Ft. Smith area age 55+.

ARREST PROJECT - 479-783-5017;  provides support services for smoking cessation in Crawford, Franklin and Logan counties.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INFORMATION LINE - 800-283-7800

ARVAC, INC. OF FRANKLIN COUNTY (OZARK) - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2781; assisting with food, mortgage,
garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC. OF LOGAN COUNTY  (BOONEVILLE)- 366 N. Broadway, Booneville, AR; 479-675-3429; Assisting with food, mortgage, garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC OF LOGAN COUNTY (PARIS) - 124 N. Elm, Paris, AR; 479-963-6325; assisting with food, mortgage, garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC. OF SCOTT COUNTY (WALDRON) - Memorial Hall, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2871; assisting with food, mortgage,
garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ASHLEY PARK APARTMENTS - 1608 Elfin Glen, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-0987; rent based on income with $245 minimum, unless HUD approved. To go to their web site click here: www.erc.com

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY of ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA  - call 479-474-4740 for information.

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION OF ARKANSAS - 323 Center St. #200, Little Rock, AR 72201;
501-682-2007 or 800-482-8982; assisting with consumer issues, elderly abuse, youth issues, crime victims, child product safety, do-not-call/stamp out telemarketing program.  Serving Arkansas residents. To go to their web site click here: www.ag.state.ar.us

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION OF OKLAHOMA - 405-521-2029; assists with consumer issues, elderly abuse, youth issues, crime victims, child product safety, do-not-call/stamp out telemarketing program. Serving
Oklahoma residents.

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEB SITE (ARKANSAS) - www.ag.state.ar.us

AUTISM SOCIETY OF ARKANSAS - parent support group (call 479-965-7896 for more info).

BARLING PLACE APARTMENTS - 710 "A" St., Barling, AR 72923; 479-452-6041; income based apartments,
minimum rent is $235 unless HUD approved. To go to their web site click here: www.erc.com

BARLING SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 1300 Strozier Ln., Barling, AR; 479-452-1187; On-site meals, meals
delivered to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, crafts, fun activities, serving age 60+.

BECKMAN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 2100 N. 31st St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-785-0065; On-site meals, meals delivered to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, crafts, fun activities, serving age 60+.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU FRAUD ALERTS - information on consumer fraud issues at the web site www.bbb.org/alerts/ .

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF ARKANSAS, INC. - 1415 S. University, Little Rock, AR 72204; 800-482-8448 or
501-664-7274; to register a complaint or request information, tips & helps.  Serving entire state of Arkansas. To go to their web site click here: www.arkansas.bbb.org

BEVERLY ENTERPRISES - Fort Smith, AR; 479-484-8650; providing nutrition experts to provide discussions & info.

BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS - information to promote safe bicycle riding is available at www.aaos.org (go to the "Prevent Injuries
America" section) or call 800-824-BONES.

BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) - exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children and to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live; the River Valley chapter may be contacted at (479) 414-1676 and more information is available at the web site:  www.bacausa.com.

BOARDWALK APARTMENTS - 4201 Kinkead, Ft. Smith, AR 72204; 479-783-6695; HUD subsidized apartments,
apply at 2100 N. 31st. St., Ft. Smith, AR.. Income guidelines apply.

BOOKINS - an internet swap site for used books;  this is a FEE-BASED service; for more information visit the web site at
www.bookins.com.

BOONEVILLE PUBLIC HOUSING - 272 Sharpe, P.O. Box 476, Bonneville, AR 72927; 479-675-2130; Subsidized
housing, rent based on income, must pay your own utilities.

BOONEVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 545 Heritage Dr., Booneville, AR 72927; 479-675-4851; on-site meals, meals delivered to shut-ins, local transportation, crafts, gospel singing, bingo, HUD apartments for ages 60+. Meals are $1.00, other services free. Serving south Logan county.

BOST HAND-IN-HAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - 1801 S. 74th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-3991;
providing developmental speech, occupational & physicial therapy; case management, nursing,  Serving children with chronic illness, low birth weight or failure to thrive. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

BOST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - 7701 S. Zero, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-1632; offers sheltered
workshop training & employment; classroom studies, living skills, child daycare, serving physically & mentally disabled. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

BOST RESIDENTIAL HOMES - 7701 S. Zero, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-1632; providing group homes, transportation, socialization, independence & living skills training.  Serving the developmentally disabled adults. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA -1230 West Peachtree, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-5764; national headquarters gang prevention through targeted outreach program.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 113 N Elm, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-776-9117; offering tutoring, sports, summer camps, computer lab, teen enterprise, arts/crafts, life skills, cultural/fine arts & library visits. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm. Annual membership is $10.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (WESTARK AREA COUNCIL) - 1401 S. 31st. St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-7244; boys recreational
activities, ages 6-20 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.westarkbsa.org

BOYS SHELTERS, INC. - 5904 S. Zero St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-646-2819; offering 24 hr. residential facility for boys in need of services,family counseling, teaching social & educational skills. Serving boys ages 13-17. They also accept donations of vehicles.  They will handle title transfer requirements and provide donors with a tax-deductible donation receipt.  For more info call 479-646-2819.

BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-48-3000

BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS - 3400 Duke Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-646-2815; rental apartments, rent based on income,must pay your own electric. Apply at office.

BRIDGE CLUB/SENIORS ONLY PROGRAM - call 918-647-1278 for information.

BROWNWOOD LIFE CARE CENTER - 2121 Towson, Ft. Smith, AR, 72901; 479-785-2273; residential school for severly handicapped & medically fragile children. Accepts family referrals and new clients ages birth to 10 yrs. Serving Arkansas and Oklahoma, all services free.

BUCKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY OF POTEAU - 408 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 918-647-3833; Offering services of lending
library, serving Poteau area.

BUILDING TRADES EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext. 2462; a 1 year program teaching basic carpentry, on the job training 4 days week & classroom 1 day week. To visit their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & FIREARMS - 800-AFT-GUNS

BUREAU OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE - the government agency that supports "Health Centers" which are a major component of  America's health care safety net, the Nation's "system" of providing health care to low-income and other vulnerable populations; Health Centers care for people regardless of their ability to pay and whether or not they have health insurance;  they provide primary and preventive health care, as well as services such as transportation and translation; many Health Centers also offer dental, mental health and substance abuse care;  visit their web site at bphc.hrsa.gov.