ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing childcare for children of students for $1.00 per day,  state certified job readiness. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over,

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

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

ARVAC, INC. OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2791; assisting with food, mortgage,
garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

CHEROKEE NATION CREDIT & FINANCE DEPT. - 800-256-0671 ext. 2533 or 918-456-0671; offering instruction & information on home buying.  Serving Cherokee citizens. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CHEROKEE NATION GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or
918-456-0671; provides emergency general financial assistance for Native Americans. Must live in Cherokee Nation service area.  Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OF ARKANSAS - 3132 Alma Blvd., Van Buren, AR; 800-219-0134; 479-471-8855; assisting in establishing paternity & collecting child support.  Serving 4 Arkansas counties. No fee for services.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OF LEFLORE COUNTY - Poteau, Courthouse, Poteau, OK;  918-647-2245
offering assistance in collecting past due child support; serving LeFlore county.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY- P.O. Box 767, Sallisaw, OK 74955;
800-522-2922; assists in collecting child support. No charge for this service.

CITY OF FORT SMITH WATER DEPT. - 623 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-2262 or 479-784-2263; giving discounts on water, sewer & trash pickup for Ft. Smith residents. Total household income must be $13,000 or less to qualify.
To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave.., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; food pantry,
children's emergency medical assistance, providing information on community resources, and financial help for those who have an emergency & are truly in need, as appraised by caseworker. To go to their web site click here:
www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

COOKSON HILLS COMMUNITY ACTION - 212 S. Elm St., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-9116; providing seasonal help with utility bills, at first of each year.

CRAWFORD/SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - 4831 Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904;
479-785-2303; seasonal utility bill assistance, food bank, housing counseling & rehabilitation, first time homebuyers
program, and weatherization. Serving Crawford & Sebastian counties. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

EQUIFAX - 800-685-1111; call to order a copy of your credit report. To go to their web site click here : www.equifax.com

ELECTRICITY SALES TAX EXEMPTION - sales tax exemption on first 500 kilowat hours each month, for Arkansas
residents with income of $12,000 or less. Apply at electric company, DHS, community action agencies, senior centers &
Area Agency on Aging.

INFANT FORMULAS INC. - a statewide service that provides special formula needs for special-needs infants; may also be able to provide diapers; a doctor's prescription is required to access services;  no costs to the family; for more information call 501-753-3330.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAX ASSISTANCE - 800-829-1040; help available 24 hr. 7 days week;  800-829-4059 TTY/TDD for hearing impaired;  800-829-3676 to order forms & publications;  800-829-4477 recorded tax information, English & Spanish;  800-703-368-9694 dial from fax machine to receive info by return fax.  To go to their web site click here: www.irs.gov

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - Highway 59 South & KAO Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4464; serving Sequoyah County; seasonal assistance on heating & cooling bills. Assisting low income families, income guidelines apply.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) -P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2327 or 2366; home heating, cooling, crisis intervention & weatherization for low income Indian households. Must be of Indian descent, live in Cherokee Nation service area. Serving 14 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah. Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES DELAYED PAYMENT AGREEMENT - 800-272-9741; offering special extended installment payment arrangements on past due electric bills. Call before shut-off date.

TRANSUNION - 800-916-8800; call to request copy of your credit report.

USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY - 109 Kerr Blvd., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3554 or 918-647-2992; help for farmers, emergency loans, non-insured financial assistance program, crop disaster program, serving LeFlore, Haskell & Latimer counties.  To go to their web site click here: www.usda.gov

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - 3913 Brooken Hill Dr., Suite 100, Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-646-8300; home improvement grant & very low interest loans for elderly & first time homebuyer. Serving ages 62+. To go to their web site click here: www.usda.gov

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) - 401 N. 13th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-484-0979; free SEASONAL tax preparation & free training for income tax preparers. Locations in Ft. Smith, Mansfield, Lavaca, Greenwood.

CREDIT COUNSELING OF ARKANSAS INC., - 2301 S. 56th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-8866 or 800-889-4916;
financial assistance offering budget/debt/credit counseling, debt repayment plan, educational programs, credit report review,
serving entire river valley area. Most services free, small fee for repayment plan & credit report review. To go to their web site click here: www.ccoacares.com

CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES - for information on services nationwide call toll-free 800-388-2227 or visit their web site at www.nfcc.org

CHEROKEE NATION CREDIT & FINANCE DEPT. - 800-256-0671 ext. 2533 or 918-456-0671; offering instruction, counseling & information on home buying.  Serving Cherokee citizens. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CRAWFORD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE - 479-474-5286; providing programs/information on budgeting  There is small fee for some workshops.

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY - Ft. Smith, AR; 479-484-0311; providing consumer credit counseling & debt consolidation.
Services free. To go to their web site click here: www.helpingfamilies.org

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOC. NATIONAL CONSUMER HOTLINE - 800-282-7526; offering financial counseling & planning, referrals, no fee for services, to go to their web site click here: www.fpanet.org

HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECKM) - To provide monthly income from home equity to assist elderly. For info contact: Family Service Agency, 479-484-.311. To go to their web site click here: www.helpingfamilies.org

LEND A HAND - P.O. Box 10941, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-478-9141; assists with home ownership, rent-to-own, latch key, self sufficiency programs, & budget counseling. Serving western Ark & eastern OK.

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING - provides information on credit counseling services;
go to their web site at www.nfcc.org or call 800-388-2227.

SOS (SINGLE PARENT OUTREACH SERVICES) - provides free services to single working parents; services include oil & filter changes, haircuts, financial counseling,  mammograms, interview skills, tax preparation, tutoring, eye exams, dental exams, well-baby
exams & gyn. exams  (for more info call  479-441-9767).

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

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 at 479-314-1602.  To go to their web site click here: www.arkidsfirst.com

CHOCTAW NATION RUBIN WHITE DENTAL CLINIC - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-649-1165; must hold valid certificate degree of Indian blood, providing all dental services.

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC is now offering a program for school children in pain.  A $75 voucher is given to see a dentist on the Dental Clinic's list.  To qualify the children must be on the reduced-cost lunch program.  To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; 
children's emergency dental assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

WAL-MART - 2212 Fayetteville Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5051; free floride vitamins for one year, for children with perscription from doctor or dentist.

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

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing scholarships for books for those qualifying. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $1.00 per day.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
providing scholarships for books for those qualifying. Serving Crawford county.  Free classes to anyone age 18 & over.

MUSIC FORT SMITH, INC. - 317 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-4754; promoting music, helping young musicians get started, musicians/instructors referral service, introductory musical mentorships, college scholarships, serving teens and adults, most services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.musicfortsmith.org

U OF A FORT SMITH - 5210 Grand Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-788-7400 ext 7416; scholarships for single parents, covering books & tuition, pick up application at student advisement office at Campus Center. Qualifications: reside in Crawford or Sebastian county, attending Arkansas college or university, single parent. To go to their web site click here: www.rkaszubo@uafortsmith.edu

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

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

ARKANSAS USA LIFELINE - 800-464-7928; gives discount for basic local phone service for Southwestern Bell
customers. Low income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.swbell.com/billing

CHOICE HEALTHCARE - 888-442-3390; providing most durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes & more. No charges for ANY Medicare patient in western Ark & eastern OK., no income guidelines apply.

CITY OF FORT SMITH WATER DEPT. - 623 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-2262 or 479-784-2263; giving discounts on water, sewer & trash pickup for Ft. Smith residents. Total household income must be $13,000 or less to qualify.
To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com

ELECTRICITY SALES TAX EXEMPTION - sales tax exemption on first 500 kilowat hours each month, for Arkansas
residents with income of $12,000 or less. Apply at electric company, DHS, community action agencies, senior centers &
Area Agency on Aging.

ELI LILLY COMPANY - 877-795-4559 (toll free); call for application to buy any Lilly product (including medicine) for $12. Income must be $18,000 year or less. To go to their web site click here: www.lillyanswers.com

HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECKM) - To provide monthly income from home equity to assist elderly. For info contact: Family Service Agency, 479-484-.311. To go to their web site click here: www.helpingfamilies.org

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - starting January 1,  2006,  Medicare will offer plans to help on the costs of prescription medications for those who have Medicare Part A and/or  Part B (coverage may also be available to those in a Medicare
Advantage Plan);  the facts of this plan can be complicated and those interested are encourage to get detailed information by calling
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or by going to the web site www.medicare.gov.

MEDICARE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER - 800-MED-ICARE; providing information on all Medicare/Medicaid services.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicare.gov

OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES DELAYED PAYMENT AGREEMENT - 800-272-9741; offering special extended installment payment arrangements on past due electric bills. Call before shut-off date.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FORT SMITH OFFICE - 4933 Old Greenwood Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903;
479-646-7154 or 800-772-1213; to apply for Social Security, Medicare, lost card, change of address, spousal benefits or request handbook.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION POTEAU OFFICE - 110 Hulsey, Poteau, OK; 800-772-1213; to apply for Social Security, Medicare, lost card, change of address, spousal benefits or request handbook.

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - 800-433-8505; provides discount to their customers on basic telephone service if qualified. Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here:  www.specialneedscenter.com

THE MEDICINE PROGRAM - P.O. Box 4182, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902; 573-778-1118; medical assistance by providing perscription medicine free of charge. You pay small fee for application processing. Serving only low income people without insurance.

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

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. To go to their web site click here: www.arkidsfirst.com

CHOICE HEALTHCARE - 888-442-3390; providing most durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, beds, diabetic shoes & more. No charges for ANY Medicare patient in western Ark & eastern OK., no income guidelines apply.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - 877-KIDS-NOW or 877-543-7669; to go to their web site click here:
www.insurekidsnow.gov

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 904 Cloverleaf Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956;
479-474-7595; to apply for Medicaid or ARKids First children's insurance.  Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 800 W. Commerical, Ozark, AR; 479-667-2379;
to apply for Medicaid or ARKids First children's insurance.  Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 511 S. Harper St., Poteau, OK 74953;
800-493-7960 & 918-649-2300; to apply for Medicaid or Sooner Care children's insurance. Services free to those qualifying. Services free to those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LOGAN COUNTY PARIS LOCATION - 17 W. McKeen, Paris, AR;
501-675-3091; to apply for Medicaid or ARKids First children's insurance. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LOGAN COUNTY BOONEVILLE LOCATION - 398 E. 2nd St., Booneville AR; 501-675-3091; to apply for Medicaid or ARKids First children's insurance. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SCOTT COUNTY - South Highway 71B, Waldron, AR 72958;
479-637-4141; to apply for Medicaid or ARKids First children's insurance. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, Ar 72902; 
479-782-4555; to apply for Medicaid or ARKids First children's insurance. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4464 or 800-270-0805; to apply for Medicaid or Sooner Care children's insurance.  Services free to those qualifying.
To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

FORT SMITH FIGHTS AIDS - P.O. Box 3552, Ft. Smith, Ar 72913; 800-523-4330 ir 479-452-1616; offering medical or financial help, testing, & housing assistance  to people with HIV. Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.fortsmithfightsaids.org

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org.

WORKING DISABLED MEDICAID - a health care program of the Arkansas health & Hguman Services Dept. for the working disabled that covers a wide range of health care services, including doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and various therapies;  covers

AARP - 1701 Centerview Dr. #205, Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-424-3410; group discounts on medication. Serving people age 50+.  To go to their web site click here:  www.aarp.org

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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPING CENTER - 409 N. Adams, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6111; can often assist with purchase of medication.

CHOCTAW NATION RUBIN WHITE HEALTH CLINIC - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-649-1100; providing
family medical services & medication. Must hold valid certificate degree of Indian blood.

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; children's emergency medication assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

DIABETES CARE PATIENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - offered by Abbott Pharmeceuticals;  will provide test strips and lancets and also a glucometer if needed to patients who qualify;  for more info or to apply call 1-866-224-8887.

ELI LILLY COMPANY - 877-795-4559 (toll free); call for application to buy any Lilly product (including medicine) for $12. Income must be $18,000 year or less. To go to their web site click here: www.lillyanswers.com

HEAVENER MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - 511 E. 2nd St., Heavener, OK; 918-653-7718 or 918-426-100 24 hr.; treating chronic mental illness & providing some prescription medication. Serving LeFlore county adults.

HELPING PATIENTS - a web site that has information for persons needing financial aid for prescriptions;  web address is
www.helpingpatients.org.

HILL-BURTON PROGRAM - has information on assistance for hospitalization and prescription costs;  800-638-0742;
web address is www.hrsa.gov/osp/dfcr.

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - starting January 1,  2006,  Medicare will offer plans to help on the costs of prescription medications for those who have Medicare Part A and/or  Part B (coverage may also be available to those in a Medicare
Advantage Plan);  the facts of this plan can be complicated and those interested are encourage to get detailed information by calling
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or by going to the web site www.medicare.gov.

MEDICARE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER - 800-MED-ICARE; providing information on all Medicare/Medicaid services.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicare.gov

MEDICARE DISCOUNT DRUG BENEFIT - to get comprehensive information on this government sponsored plan go to www.Medicare.gov.  This site provides drug price comparisons of available discount cards and where those cards can be obtained.  The same information can also be obtained by calling 1-800-Medicare.

MEDICINE PROGRAM - assists persons nationwide who have prescription needs but lack the financial ability to have them met;
573-996-7300;  web address is www.themedicineprogram.com.

NEEDY MEDS - a comprehensive web site that includes a vast amount of information on how people can get assistance on obtaining prescription medications that they cannot afford (this is the best single source of information for prescription help that is available);  click here to go to their web site:  www.needymeds.com.

PANAMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 411 Main St., Panama, OK 74951; 918-963-4346 or 918-963-2255;  medicine program, information & referrals. Monday - Friday, serving ages 60+, small charge for meals, other services free.

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE - a nationwide program that brings together diverse medical groups to help
qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need from participating public and private programs;  this program serves as a "clearinghouse" for prescription assistance programs and can help people locate the best assistance program to help get their medications either free or at greatly reduced rates;  htere is no cost to use this service;  call 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) or go to their web site at www.pparx.org.

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore County Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

WORKING DISABLED MEDICAID - a health care program of the Arkansas health & Hguman Services Dept. for the working disabled that covers a wide range of health care services, including doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and various therapies;  covers

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

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 at 479-314-1602.  To go to their web site click here: www.arkidsfirst.com

CHOCTAW NATION RUBIN WHITE DENTAL CLINIC - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-649-1165; must hold valid certificate degree of Indian blood, providing all dental services.

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC is now offering a program for school children in pain.  A $75 voucher is given to see a dentist on the Dental Clinic's list.  To qualify the children must be on the reduced-cost lunch program.  To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; 
children's emergency dental assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

WAL-MART - 2212 Fayetteville Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5051; free floride vitamins for one year, for children with perscription from doctor or dentist.

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

ARVAC, INC. OF LOGAN COUNTY - 366 N. Broadway, Booneville, AR; 479-675-3429; Assisting with seasonal gas & electric bills.

ARVAC, INC OF LOGAN COUNTY - 124 N. Elm, Paris, AR; 479-963-6325; assisting with seasonal gas & electric bills.

ARVAC, INC. OF SCOTT COUNTY - Memorial Hall, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2871; assisting with seasonal gas & electric bills.

ARVAC, INC. OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2791; assisting with seasonal gas & electric bills.

CITY OF FORT SMITH WATER DEPT. - 623 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-2262 or 479-784-2263; giving discounts on water, sewer & trash pickup for Ft. Smith residents. Total household income must be $13,000 or less to qualify.
To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074;  financial help for those who have an emergency & are truly in need, as appraised by caseworker. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

COOKSON HILLS COMMUNITY ACTION - 212 S. Elm St., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-9116; providing seasonal help with utility bills, at first of each year.

CRAWFORD/SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - 4831 Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904;
479-785-2303; seasonal utility bill assistance,  Serving Crawford & Sebastian counties. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

ELECTRICITY SALES TAX EXEMPTION - sales tax exemption on first 500 kilowat hours each month, for Arkansas
residents with income of $12,000 or less. Apply at electric company, DHS, community action agencies, senior centers &
Area Agency on Aging.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - Highway 59 South & KAO Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6226; seasonal assistance on heating & cooling bills. Assisting low income families, income guidelines apply.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) -P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2366; home heating, cooling, crisis intervention & weatherization for low income Indian households. Must be of Indian descent, live in Cherokee Nation service area. Serving 14 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah. Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.lcox@cherokee.org

OG&E ELECTRIC SERVICES DELAYED PAYMENT AGREEMENT - 800-272-9741; offering special extended installment payment arrangements on past due electric bills. Call before shut-off date.

OKLAHOMA CORPORATE COMMISSION - 800-522-8154; regulates Oklahoma utilities.

SALVATION ARMY OF FORT SMITH - 301 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-6145;  Assisting with utilities, Serving Crawford, Sebastian & Sequoyah counties. Utility funds not always available. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 108 N.Witte, Poteau, OK; 918-649-0432; utility assistance, serving LeFlore county. Utility funds not always available. To go to their web site click here:  www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF OZARK - 105 N. 5th St., Ozark, AR; assisting with utilities, serving Franklin & Logan counties. Pick up application at DHS. Utility funds not always available. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY - 800-433-8505; Providing special telephone equipment for handicapped, call for catalog. When calling ask for "Special Needs Program". To go to their web site click here:  www.specialneedscenter.com

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