C & H HEALTH CARE - 2703 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK; 888-297-7199 or 918-647-9241; skilled nursing, physical
therapy, home health care, companions, sitters, accepts Medicare & insurance. Fee based on income if no insurance. 
Serving Oklahoma counties: LeFlore, Sequoyah, Haskell & Latimer.

CAMP COMPASSION - 4300 Rogers Ave. # 33, Ft. Smith, AR; 800-752-0444 or 479-494-0100; bereavement counseling to youth/children dealing with death of loved one, to develop a better understanding of their feelings.  Serving Arkansas &
Oklahoma residents,  all services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.peachtreehospice.com

CAN (CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK) - a nationwide public charity that arranges free passage for cancer patients to treatment centers using empty seats on corporate jets;  call 914-328-1313 or visit the web site at www.CorpAngelNetwork.org.

CANCER INFORMATION & COUNSELING SERVICES HOTLINE - 800-525-3777;

CANDY STRIPE PROGRAM OF ST EDWARD HOSPITAL - 479-484-6078; a volunteer program for teens interested in pursuing the medical profession.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS - for more info call 479-782-6302 or e-mail CANHELP@SWBELL.NET.

C.A.R.E. NETWORK - 1800 S. "C" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-494-7273; Ark health care in facilities/home; nurses, aids, sitters, companions, assessment free, fee based on income if no insurance. Takes Medicare & Medicaid

CAREER PLANNING & PLACEMENT OF U. OF A. FT. SMITH - 5210 Grand Av. (Campus Ctr.), Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-788-7017 OR 479-788-77019; offers assistance to U. of A. Ft. Smith students in finding employment,  services are free.

CAREGIVER INFORMATION WEB SITE - a web site developed by the Home Instead Senior Care Advisory Board that provides a broad range of information for caregivers,  including a caregivers stress assessment test;  the web site address for information is
www.caregiverstress.com.  The web site for the Home Instead Senior Care Advisory Board is www.homeinstead.com or call
888-484-5759.

CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION (NATIONAL OFFICE)- an advocacy group that supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of
different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers;
visit their web site at nfcacares.org.

CAREGIVERS RESOURCE CONNECTION (by AXA Foundation) - an information site for a broad range of topics relating to caregiver issues;  www.caregiving.org/content/fcrc.html.

CARL ALBERT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - 506 E. 2nd St., Heavener, OK 74937; 918-653-7718; outpatient mental health, substance abuse, counseling, crisis intervention, & children's services.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPING CENTER - 409 N. Adams, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6111; providing emergency food assistance once a year to those who are in need;  clothing, household items, and limited financial aid may be available at times; open
Monday through Friday 10 am till 2 pm.

CAVANAUGH FREE WILL BAPTIST FOOD PANTRY -  2825 Grinnell in Ft. Smith; 479-646-2806;  Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 till 3:30 p.m.;  picture ID is required.

CEDARVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 732 Pirates Way, Cedarville, AR; 479-474-5429; on-site meals, meals
delivered to shut-ins, fun activities &  recreation. Sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant, serving ages 60+.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a Christ centered recovery program that helps people gain freedom from "all kinds of hurts, habits, and hang-ups" and uses the traditional 12 steps of recovery plus 8 Biblical principles based on the Beatitudes;  local contact can be made through the following area churches:  Grace Community (646-1177),  Greenwood First Baptist (1-996-2166), Harvest Time Tabernacle (646-6001), Heritage Methodist (474-6424), Goddard Methodist (785-1415), St. Paul Methodist (783-5908).

CENTER FOR ART EDUCATION - for information call 479-474-7767 or e-mail  ccartcenter@worldnet.att.net.

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL HOTLINE - 800-232-2522 providing referrals & info on diseases. Dial
800-227-8922 for STD Hotline.

CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING - 614 E. Emma, Springdale, AR ; 479-751-6167; offers info & training,
positive impact on children by focus on improving parents skills.To go to their web site click here: www.parenting-ed.org

CENTER FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS - a non-profit organization that provides online support and educational materials to family caregivers;  go to www.familycaregivers.org 

CHEMOTHERAPY INFORMATION - there is now a web site that provides educational and support information about chemotherapy and its associated side effects;  this web site is chemotherapy.com.

CHEROKEE NATION CHILD CARE SERVICES - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 888-458-6230 or 918-458-4444;
offering subsidized child care for needy families, serving Indians from Federally recognized tribes in 14 Oklahoma counties. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CHEROKEE NATION CLASSROOM TRAINING PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671;
vocational training to provide skills to perform a specific job or variety of jobs. Must be of Indian descent, live in Indian country & be low income, unemployed or underemployed. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

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

CHEROKEE NATION HOUSING PROGRAM - 701 West Fox St., Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-458-6073 or 918-458-5646;
emergency housing repairs/rehabilitation & housing assistance for disaster victims in 14 counties.  Must have CDIB card.  To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

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

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or
918-456-0671; investigates mistreatment of Indian children, provides protection & alternative care for children in danger.  Child must be of Indian descent & be living in Indian country. 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.

CHILDREN'S CASE MANAGEMENT - 6808 S. 8th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-648-9137 or 479-648-3904; offers step-by-step coordination of all services for disabled & at risk children & their families. Serves 6 Arkansas counties, all
services free to those who qualify.

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

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF ARKANAS - P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, Ar 72203; 800-482-5850 ext 22277
provides medical care for chronic illness & disability for children/youth under age 18. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 704 Clovrleaf Ci, Van Buren, AR; 479-471-8318;
provides medical care for chronic illness & disability for children/youth under age 18. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-4555 or 800-482-5964; provides medical care for chronic illness & disability for children/youth under age 18. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at DHS, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION - a national charity that works with families who have members in need of transplants and the local community in raising funds needed for the transplant;  for more info call 800-366-2682.

CHILDREN'S SERVICE LEAGUE - Ft. Smith Public Schools, P.O. Box 10008, Ft. Smith, AR 72917; provides free
clothing and hygiene care items to low income students in Ft. Smith public & private schools. Apply at principal's office.

CHOCTAW NATION DAY CARE - Talihina, OK; 918-567-3184; accepting Indian children. Free services to those who qualify.

CHOCTAW NATION CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - Railroad & Dallas Streets, Talihina, OK; 918-567-4265;
Free services to those who qualify.

CHOCTAW NATION HEAD START PROGRAM - Poteau, OK; 918-647-8500; preschool education for children ages
3 yrs and 4 yrs. Free for those who qualify.

CHOCTAW NATION HEALTH CARE CENTER - One Choctaw Way, Talihina, OK; 918-567-7000 or 800-349-7026
providing complete hospital services, including dental & behavioral medicine.  Must have CDIB Indian card from a
federally recognized tribe.  Services free to those who qualify.

CHOCTAW NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY - Talihina, OK; 918-567-2057;

CHOCTAW NATION NUTRITION & SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - Railroad & Dallas Streets, Talihina, OK;
918-567-3916; providing home delivered meals to shut-ins, fun activities, music, day trips, on-site meals served Mon. thru Fri. at noon. Ages 60+ is 50 cent donation & ages 55-60 is $2.75 donation for lunch. Serving Talihina area.

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.

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.

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.

CHOICES COLLEGE & CAREER - A service of U of A Ft. Smith., 479-788-7133; 3 hr workshop for adults who are
considering going to college and have no recent college experience. Serving Sebastian & Crawford residents.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS - a ministry that provides a Christian context in which women in need are enpowered to move from dependency to self-sufficiency (479-410-3033 or 479-646-9410).

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (GREENWOOD) - 800 Old Excelsior Rd. in Greenwood; 479-996-1154; food and clothes every Wednesday 10 am till Noon.

CHURCH OUTSIDE THE WALLS - P.O. Box 249, Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3293; feeding the homeless and conducting church services prior to meal, under the Garrison Av. bridge. Sunday 10:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:30 pm.

CITY OF FORT SMITH HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM - 623 Garrison Av., Rm 331, Ft. Smith, AR;
479-784-2209; offers non-repayable grant & repayable loan at 3% interest over 10 yrs., inside city limits, moderate/low
income area. Must be owner occupied, income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com

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

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE - call 479-648-3039 for more info.

CLARKSVILLE  SALVATION ARMY - 540 E. Cherry, Clarksville, AR; 479-74-3861; food pantry.

COALITION FOR TOBACCO EDUCATION & PREVENTION - a sponsored program of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center whose mission is to improve the health of people by reducing the burden of tobacco using the methods of prevention, education and advocacy; for more information call 479-314-5707 or e-mail ASummers@ftsm.mercy.net.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - for more information call 1-479-785-0629.

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

CODE ADAM - Wal-mart Stores, Inc., Community Programs Dept., 702 SW 8th St., Bentonville, AR 72716-9002,
Contact to implement a program to eliminate lost and abducted children in stores, malls, public facilities.

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC - 109 N. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-6021 or 479-785-2303; providing basic dental care to adults & older children, smoking cessation classes, and Tooth Fairy Educational Program for local schools.
Very small fees apply. Serving Sebastian & Crawford counties. NOW AVAILABLE:  Program for school children in pain now being offered (children receive a $75 voucher to see a dentist on the Dental Clinic's list; children must be on the reduced-cost lunch program to qualify).  To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

COMMUNITY MENTORING PROGRAM - 614 Webster St.,  Van Buren  AR  (72956) 479-410-1500 (fax 479-471-1520);  mission continues to be "to effect change in the lives of single at-risk mothers to break the cycle of poverty and dependence and establish secure and stable homes for them and their children through training, education and guidance from volunteer mentors." They can be e-mailed at
CommunityMentors@sbcglobal.net.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES - 317 W. Walnut, Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3300; food pantry & clothing for
qualifying needy. Serving North Logan county.

COMMUNITY PRAYER BAND OUTREACH - 479-783-1696; support group for families of incarcerated.

COMMUNITY RESCUE MISSION - 310 N. "F" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-1443; providing emergency temporary shelter & on-site hot meals to men, women & families. ID required. Serving western Ark & eastern OK. Services free.

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave.., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; food pantry,
children's emergency medical assistance, referrals 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: clearinghousefortsmith.com.

COMPASSION CENTER - located at 709 Oak St. in Clarksville, AR;  hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - Noon and
5 pm - 7 pm;  for more information call 479-754-2930.

COMPASSION HOUSE - 6045 Elm springs Rd., Springdale  AR  72762 (479-751-0207); a program that provides help to single pregnant young women whose needs are not being met in their present situation at no cost to the woman.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS - group for parents after the death of a child (479-646-5827 or 479-646-6856).

COMPASSIONATE HELPERS - a food pantry serving primarily Mountainburg and Mulberry areas, sponsored by Graphic Southern Baptist Church (4102 W. Graphic Rd., Alma or call 479-997-8366);  currently the pantry is open on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm.

COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES - 3812 Kibler Rd., Van Buren, Ar 72956; 479-474-7702; meeting emergency hungary needs from their food pantry, and offering budget counseling, as they share the love of Christ. Serving Crawford county.

COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE SERVICES, INC. - 1606 S. "J" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-4031; emergency shelter, parenting classes, casework, aftercare for committed use, electronic monitoring & community services. Serving boys & girls ages 8 yr to 18 yrs. who are referred by parents, teachers, court or law enforcement.

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

COOKSON HILLS ELECTRIC CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS - each year this electric company awards four $500.00 Herman Driscoll Memorial  scholarships to students whose parents are customers;  for more info contact the company at PO Box 539,  Stigler  OK  74462 or call 918-967-4614.

CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK (CAN) - a nationwide public charity that arranges free passage for cancer patients to treatment centers using empty seats on corporate jets;  call 914-328-1313 or visit the web site at www.CorpAngelNetwork.org.

COURT & PERMANENCY SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or 918-456-0671; works directly with families involved with tribal court system, offering supervision of cases. Must be of Cherokee descent. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

COVENANT HOUSE - provides safe refuge for women and their children in crisis situations plus prepares them to live independently and equips them to be self-sufficient, productive members of society;  serves western Arkansas and the parts of Texas and Oklahoma that borders the Mena area of Arkansas;  call 479-394-7745 or e-mail edith@voltage.net.

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.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
adult education, ESL & GED classes, and workplace education. Serving Crawford county. All services are free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE - 479-474-5286; providing programs/information on agriculture, families, home, garden, natural resources, food, nutrition, budgeting & 4-H Youth Groups. There is small fee for some workshops & agricultural tests, other services are free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY HEALTH UNIT - 2040 Chestnut, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-6391; immunizations,
family planning, nutrition information, TB screenings, maternity clinic, WIC program. Serving families of Crawford county. Most services free, some services have small fee.

CRAWFORD COUNTY MENTORING PROGRAM - 1202B Main St., Van Buren, AR; 479-410-3000; assigns community volunteers to help (mentor) those who have having trouble coping with life issues and other difficulties; volunteers are needed.

CRAWFORD COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD - 11A Pointer Trail West, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-3477;
government subsidized (HUD) rental assistance for low income, elderly & disabled. Income guidelines apply.

CRAWFORD COUNTY SENIOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. - 607 Knox, Van Buren, AR ; 479-474-5378; provides delivered meals to shut-ins, socialization, recreation & limited transportation.

CRAWFORD COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR LITERACY - 513 Main St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4594;
English as second language class, one-on-one family tutoring, working with local schools, all services & materials free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE - 479-474-5286; providing programs/info on agriculture, families, home, garden, natural resources & 4-H Youth Groups. Small fee for some workshops & agricultural tests, other services are free.

CRAWFORD-SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - 4831 Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904;
479-785-2303; Providing emergency food for needy residents of Crawford & Sebastian counties. Also offers seasonal utility assistance,  housing counseling and rehabilitation,  first-time homebuyers program and weatherization; to go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

CREDIT CARDS (to report lost or stolen credit cards):  American Express (1-800-528-4800);  Discover (1-800-347-2683);
MasterCard (1-800-307-7309);  VISA (1-800-336-8472).

CREDIT COUNSELING OF ARKANSAS INC - 2301 S. 56th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-8866 or 800-889-4916; financial help offering budget/debt/credit counseling, debt repayment, educational programs, credit report review. 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

CREDIT PROBLEM ASSISTANCE - for information on ways to fix credit problems, call 877-FTC-HELP or go to
www.ftc.gov.

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; toll free 888-274-7472; Assists
families in crisis, offering referrals & counseling, 24 hr phone.

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

CRISIS INTERVENTION HOTLINE-918-775-5513; 24 hour line for mentally ill, suicidal, substance & domestic abuse.

CROHN'S AND COLITIS GROUP - for more info call 479-782-3626.

CYSTICFIBROSIS FOUNDATION - 800-FIGHT-CF or 800-344-4823; to go to their web site click here: www.cff.org

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - for information call 479-474-1843.

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.

DENTAL SERVICES BY CHEROKEE NATION - 301 J.T. Stites Av., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-9159; providing basic dental services at 3 locations, including Redbird Smith Clinic, Sallisaw, OK., Must have CDIB card. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

DEPARTMENT HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - 2100 N. 31 St., Fort Smith, AR; 479-785-4881

DEPARTMENT HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - Crawford County; 479-474-0512

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK;
405-521-2475; free services to low income Oklahoma families. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - 616 Garrison Av., Fort Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-4555; Assisting families of developmentally disabled in coordinating and accessing needed
services. Serving Sebastian & Crawford counties. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 904 Cloverleaf Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956;
479-474-7595; make application for food stamps, Medicaid, parenting support, foster care/adoption, Child & Family
Services, and Elderchoice.  Assisting elderly, disabled & low income families. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 800 W. Commerical, Ozark, AR; 479-667-2379;
make application for food stamps, Medicaid, parenting support, foster care/adoption, Child & Family Services, and
Elderchoice.  Assisting elderly, disabled & low income families. 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 make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's Sooner Care insurance, daycare assistance, TANF, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PARIS LOCATION - 17 W. McKeen, Paris, AR; 501-675-3091; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, ARKids First, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BOONEVILLE LOCATION - 398 E. 2nd St., Booneville AR; 501-675-3091; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, ARKids First insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 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 hose qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SCOTT COUNTY - South Highway 71B, Waldron, AR 72958;
479-637-4141; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's ARKids First
insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, Ar 72902; 
479-782-4555; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's ARKids First
insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. 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; apply for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's  insurance, daycare, TANF, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly/disabled. Services free to those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF MEDICAL SERVICES OFFICE OF LONG TERM CARE -
P.O. Box 8058, Slot 404, Little Rock, AR 72203; 800-582-4887; enforcing federal & state regulations governing nursing homes, residential care facilities & ICF/MR facilities. Serving Arkansas residents. All services free.

DEPARTMENT OF VITAL RECORDS OF ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - 4815 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 800-637-931; To request birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates, cost is $8. Serving Arkansas only.

DEPARTMENT OF VITAL RECORDS OF OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - 1000 NE 10th St., Oklahoma
City, OK; 405-271-4040; to request birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates. Serving state of Oklahoma. Small fee.

DEPRESSED ANONYMOUS - a 12-step program that helps depressed persons begin to take responsibility for their life situation;  for more info call 479-996-5929 or 479-420-3405.

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

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.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP - for more info call 479-471-4315 or 479-474-3401.

DIABETIC ASSOC. (RIVER VALLEY) - support group for families of children with Type I diabetes (call 479-783-6014 for more info).

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

DIRECT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671
ext. 2462 or 2328; provides financial help if starting new job. Must live within Cherokee Nation service area & be at least
1/4 Indian & have a financial need. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

DIRECT MARKETING MAIL - P.O. Box 9008, Farmington, NY 11735; to request your name be removed from mailing
lists to stop unsolicited mail.

DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER - 1100 N. University, #201, Little Rock, AR; 800-482-1174; advocacy service for disabled persons whose human, legal & civil rights are violated. Serving Arkanas residents. Services free to those who qualify. To go to their web site click here: www.panda@arkdisabilityrights.org

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) VAN PROGRAM - transports veterans by vans from the Ft. Smith area to the
Fayetteville Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center for treatment and back, using volunteer drivers; several pick-up points are
available and information on these may be obtained through the DAV office at 6000 South Zero St. or by calling 479-444-5041 or
859-441-7300;  you can visit the DAV web site by clicking here:  www.dav.org

DIVORCE CARE, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Greenwood - 19 N. Adair, Greenwood, AR; 479-996-2166; support group for divorced individuals. Call for meeting times & location.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM - 479-782-1119 OR 479-782-3993; women's support group for victims of domestic abuse.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM - provides education and insight into the causes of domestic violence with the goal to stop violent behavior;  for more information contact Learning Consultants, 3736 Rogers Ave. Ft. Smith, 72903 or call 1-479-782-1119.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP - a service of the Crisis Center for Women (479-782-4956).

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM'S ADVOCATE - 100 Choctaw (police dept.), Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4177; offers
assistance support & resources to victims of domestic abuse. Serving Sallisaw, OK . All services are free.

DONATED DENTAL SERVICES - P.O. Box 56248, Little Rock, AR 72215; 800-932-8247 or 501-221-0280; providing dental services to disabled, elderly, & medically compromised. To go to there web site click here:
www.geocities.com/donateddentalservices

DO NOT CALL LIST - The U.S. Government has launched a "do-not-call" service for consumers who want to block phone sales calls at home.  To sign up - or to get more info - call 1-888-382-1222 or visit their web site at www.donotcall.gov

DOWNTOWN SERTOMA CLUB - call 918-427-6154 for more info.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS - a Step Study group for adults and teens (479-629-6914 or 479-651-6777).

DRUGS & CRIME DATA AND  CLEARINGHOUSE - 800-666-3332

DYER FOOD PANTRY - 306 Washington St., Dyer, AR 72935; 479-997-8557 or 479-997-8208; open Mon - Fri, 8-12
and 1-4.