ARKANSAS MISSING CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAM - 800-448-3014 or 501-682-1020

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

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

BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-448-3000

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-482-5964; to report child abuse or neglect.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA- 800-522-3511; to report child abuse or neglect

CHILD ABUSE INFORMATION HOTLINE - 800-4A-CHILD or 800-422-4453

CHILD FIND OF AMERICA - 800-I-AM-LOST or 800-426-5678

COVENANT HOUSE NINE LINE - 800-999-9999; hotline for runaways and crisis intervention service for teens &
families. Offering referrals. Spanish speaking staff.  All services free 24 hrs/7 days.

CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER - 614 E. Emma Av., #214, Springdale, AR 72764; 888-274-7472; adult/teen hotline
available 24/7/365, offering youth violence prevention program, referrals, peer counseling, serving all ages in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.  To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION - 800-223-1138; to go to their web site click here: www.jdfcure.com

MISSING CHILDREN (KIDWATCH) - 800-587-4357

MISSING, EXPLOITED & RUNAWAY CHILDREN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-843-5678; to report your child missing, where abouts of missing child, or child pornography. To go to their web site click here: www.cybertipline.com or www.missingkids.com

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERS - 700 Rush St., Chicago, Ill 60611; 312-670-6782

NATIONAL GRAFFITI INFORMATION NETWORK - P.O. Box 400, Hurricane, UT 84737; 801-635-0646                       

NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (offers free resource sheets for each state):  1-800-695-0285 or click here to go to their web site -- www.nichcy.org/states.htm

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD - 800-621-4000; crisis hotline for missing & displaced children & their parents, providing information & referrals. To go to their web site click here: www.nrscrisisline.org

NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER - 4165 Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, CA; 805-373-9977

OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS - 405-530-2939; has responsibility for juvenile correctional institutions, probation services to the juvenile courts. To go to their web site click here: www.state.ok.us/~oja/oja.html

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S INSTITUTIONS & AGENCIES - 918-245-3132; agencies working together to provide quality care to troubled youth and their families.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF CLIENT ADVOCACY- P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; 405-521-3491; grievances concerning services, investigations into child misreatment, abuse & complaints concerning children placed outside the home.

SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (SCAN) HOTLINE - 523 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-482-5964 &
479-785-4046; hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

TEEN OUTREACH LINE - 800-522-8336; hotline for teens, operates 12 noon to 12 midnight, central time.

TEENS T.A.P. HOTLINE - 800-234-TEEN; offers youth counseling on AIDS, operates 4 pm - 8 pm, Mon.-Fri.

VANISHED CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE - 800-826-4743

YOUTH CRISIS & RUNAWAY HOTLINE - 800-448-4663

YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE - 800-HIT-HOME or 858-242-5683; phone help line for any youth/child needing someone to talk to.

YOUTH HOTLINE - 888-723-3225; phone-a-friend 24 hr. helpline for children who are lonesome, afraid, bored or need help with homework. Serving children ages 5 yr - 12 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

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

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

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; to register a complaint; they offer 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.

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

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

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

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

FRIGIDARE APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-451-7007

GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-626-2000; to go to the web site click www.geappliances.com

GIBSON APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-458-1445

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - 800-277-4486

KELVINATOR APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-323-7773

KITCHEN AID APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-422-1230

MAYTAG APPLIANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-688-9900

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERS - 700 Rush St., Chicago, Ill 60611; 312-670-6782

NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL - 202-466-6272

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFERRAL SERVICE, U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE CLEARINGHOUSE - Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849; 800-851-3420 or 800-732-3277

NATIONAL GRAFFITI INFORMATION NETWORK - P.O. Box 400, Hurricane, UT 84737; 801-635-0646

NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER - 4165 Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, CA; 805-373-9977

NINE TO FIVE (9-5) NATIONAL ASSOC. OF WORKING WOMEN'S JOB SURVIVAL HOTLINE - 800-522-0925

NURSING HOME COMPLAINT HOTLINE - 501-682-8425;  to file a complaint on services provided in an Arkansas nursing home or residential care facility.

OKLAHOMA AREAWIDE SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEM (OASIS) - 800-426-2747; free statewide info & referral service for families in need of special health or developmentally delayed related services. OASIS can assist in locating a wide range of services, including car seat loaner, childcare, support groups & more. To go to their web site click here:
http://oasis.ouhsc.edu

OKLAHOMA CORPORATE COMMISSION - 800-522-8154; regulates utility companies in Oklahoma

ROPER APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-447-6737; web site is  www.roperappliances.com

TAPPAN APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-537-5530

U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY HOTLINE - 800-638-2772; to report unsafe products and inquire about recalled products.

U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION - 633 Indiana Av NW, Room 742, Washington, DC 20531;02-307-5914

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERV - 800-253-1301. To go to their web site click here: www.whirlpool.com

WHITE/WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-245-0600

WOMEN WORK! THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT - 800-235-2732

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

ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA - 800-5223511

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

ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE; 800-821-4357

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 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

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-482-5964; to report child abuse or neglect.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA- 800-522-3511; to report child abuse or neglect.

CHILD ABUSE INFORMATION HOTLINE - 800-4A-CHILD or 800-422-4453

CHILD ABUSE INFORMATION HOTLINE - 800-4A-CHILD or 800-422-4453

CHILD FIND OF AMERICA - 800-I-AM-LOST or 800-426-5678

COCAINE & CRACK ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-333-2294 or 800-222-0469; providing 24 hour help.

COVENANT HOUSE NINE LINE - 800-999-9999; hotline for runaways and crisis intervention service for teens &
families. Offering referrals. Spanish speaking staff.  All services free 24 hrs/7 days.

CRISIS CENTER FOR WOMEN - 500 Lexington Ave., Suite A, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;  479-782-1821, offers safe house,
counseling, life skills and parenting class, child care for clients, on-site rape exams. Serving women & their children
who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Sebastian, Crawford, Scott & Franklin counties. Call for more
information. 24-hr. crisis lines are 479-782-4956 and 1-800-359-0056. To go to their web site click here: www.crisiscenterforwomen.org

CRISIS HOTLINE FOR ADULTS - 614 E. Emma Av., #213, Springdale, AR 72764; 888-274-7472; Assists families
in crisis, offering referrals & counseling, 24 hr phone. Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.  To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER - 614 E. Emma Av., #214, Springdale, AR 72764; 888-274-7472; adult/teen hotline
available 24/7/365, offering youth violence prevention program, serving all ages in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE - Oklahoma City, OK;
800-522-3511; to report abuse to elderly, disabled or incapacitated adults. Serving Oklahoma residents. Services free to those qualifying.

FIRST STEPS TO RECOVERY -  800-515-8165; 24 hr drug & alcohol hotline. Offering referrals, information, detox & rehab services, in-patient & out-patient programs. To go to their web site click here: www.lakeviewhealth.com

LEGAL HELPLINE - 800-952-9243; helpline assisting 8 Arkansas counties with legal issues. To go to their web site click here: www.arlegalservices.org

MISSING CHILDREN (KIDWATCH) - 800-587-4357

MISSING, EXPLOITED & RUNAWAY CHILDREN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-843-5678; to report your child missing,
location of missing child, or child pornography. To go to their web site click here: www.cybertipline.com or www.missingkids.com

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR ALCOHOL & DRUG - 800-729-6686; providing information on alcohol, tobacco & illegal drugs. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.health.com

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - 800-537-2238

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD - 800-621-4000; crisis hotline for missing & displaced children & their parents, providing informational & referrals.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF CLIENT ADVOCACY- P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; 405-521-3491; grievances concerning services, investigations into child misreatment, abuse & complaints concerning children placed outside the home.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE - 405-522-3908 or 918-256-7841
ext. 426; to file a complaint of  quality of care or access to mental health services in Oklahoma.

OZARK RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE & REFERRAL SERVICE - 800-818-1189; providing services to 6 Arkansas counties.

POISON CONTROL HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA - 800-764-7661

RAPE CRISIS SERVICE - 800-794-4175; providing counseling, referrals, & advocacy.

REACH OUT HOTLINE - 800-522-9054; 24 hour hotline for info on substance abuse & mental health concerns. Call for the location of your local Oklahoma Mental Health Center.

SAFELINE HOTLINE - 800-522-7233; Referral service concerning shelters & other services for victims of rape & domestic violence.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-662-HELP (4357)

SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (SCAN) HOTLINE - 523 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-482-5964 &
479-785-4046; hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

VANISHED CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE - 800-826-4743

WOMEN'S CRISIS SERVICES - LeFlore County, OK; 800-230-9799 or 918-647-9800; offering emergency temporary shelter, food, clothing, legal services, counseling, child & court advocacy, on-site rape exam, serving victims of domestic violence & sexual abuse. To go to their web site click here: www.wcs@clnk.com

YOUTH CRISIS & RUNAWAY HOTLINE - 800-448-4663

YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE - 800-HIT-HOME or 858-242-5683; phone help line for any youth/child needing someone to talk to.

YOUTH HOTLINE - 888-723-3225; phone-a-friend 24 hr. helpline for children who are lonesome, afraid, bored or need help with homework. Serving children ages 5 yr - 12 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA - 800-522-3511

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

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

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.

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.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE - Oklahoma City, OK;
800-522-3511; to report abuse to elderly, disabled or incapacitated adults. Serving Oklahoma residents. Services free to those qualifying.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OF OKLAHOMA - 800-522-1075; information on services for mentally retarded & other developmental disabilities, 24 hr phone.

DIAL-A-HEARING SCREENING TEST - 800-222-EARS

HEAR NOW FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR HEARING AIDS - 800-648-4327

HEARING AID HELPLINE - 800-521-5247

NATIONAL ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - 800-283-7800; providing  free information on the latest medication & therapy.

NATIONAL EYECARE PROJECT OF EYE CARE AMERICA - P.O. Box 429098, San Francisco, CA 94142;
800-222-EYES (3937); providing comprehensive medical eye exam by local doctor, treating eye disease, does not provide eye glasses. Serving ages 65+. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.aao.org

NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (offers free resource sheets for each state):  1-800-695-0285 or click here to go to their web site -- www.nichcy.org/states.htm

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - 479-783-0829; meetings offer emotional support, resources & information.  Call for meeting times & locations. No charge for attending meetings.

NURSING HOME COMPLAINT HOTLINE - 501-682-8425;  to file a complaint on services provided in an Arkansas nursing home or residential care facility.

OKLAHOMA DISABILITY LAW CENTER - 2828 E 51 St., Suite 302, Tulsa, OK 74105; 800-226-5883 (V/TDD); provides free legal services to people with physical or mental disabilities. To go to their web site click here:
www.flash.net/~odlcokc

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE - 405-522-3908; to file a complaint of  quality of care or access to mental health services in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE- 918-256-7841 ext 426; to file a complaint of abuse, neglect, or misconduct of mental health caregivers.

OKLAHOMA STATE INSURANCE DEPT. - Oklahoma City, OK; 405-521-2828 or 800-522-0071; providing information on insurance companies, policies & regulations in Oklahoma.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - 479-648-1033; family or friends of disabled or handicapped meet to exchange ideas and /or equipment.  Call for times and locations of meetings.

PROJECT COMPASSION - 1205 S. Albert Pike, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2273; providing caregiver support services, nursing home visits, information & referral service, in-home and telephone support services. Serving 8 Arkansas counties.

SENIORS HEALTH INSURANCE & INFORMATION PROGRAM - 800-224-6330; insurance counseling, Medicare supplemental insurance companies & policies. Free service for all Arkansas residents.

SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAM - 1-800-763-2828.

SENIOR WHEELS USA - 800-246-6010; Free electric wheelchairs for ages 65+ or disabled who cannot walk or propel manual wheelchair. No charge, no deposit.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - 800-772-1213; contact for information on the location nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.ssa.gov

STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN - 312 NE 28th St., Oklahoma City, OK; 405-521-6734 or 800-211-2116;
A long-term care ombudsman is a person who receives complaints from residents in long-term care facilities.  Serving Oklahoma residents. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org/aging


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