EASTERN OKLAHOMA HOME HEALTH SERVICES - 1301 Reynolds, Poteau, OK 74953; 800-828-6923 or
918-647-8233; providing health care professionals for at-home services. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, or
private insurance.

EASTERN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EWDB) - 1502 W. Chickasaw, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-2532; to
apply for unemployment, job training or make application for Cherokee Nation tribal membership.

EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT - 479-646-4569; providing information to those with anorexia or bulimia.

ECOLOGIC-FRIENDLY WEB SITES - rateitgreen.com, thegreenoffice.com, treehugger.com, , idealist.org,.

ELDERCARE LOCATOR - a nationwide service that links older consumers and their families to local aging services; toll-free number is 800-677-1116; web site is www.eldercare.gov.

ELDERLY GUARDIANSHIP - information and links to resources concerning elderly guardianship
issues are available at this web site:  www.aarp.org/guardianship

ELDERLY PHYSICAL FITNESS - an excellent resource for information on how older persons can remain or become physically fit is located on the web at www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa (click on "Physical Activity" when the home page comes up)..

ELDERLY SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, Ok 74465; 918-456-0671 ext. 2346 or 2266
provides on-site and carry-out meals at 8 locations, including Sallisaw. Free for ages 55+, small charge under 55. To go to
their web site click here: www.cherokee.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.

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

EMBROIDERER'S GUILD of Ft. Smith - for more info call 918-427-6021 or 479-783-8838.

EMERGENCY HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2366 or 2266; emergency one time help for Indian families who are living in shelters or being evicted.
Must be from federally recognized tribe, living in Cherokee Nation service area.  Income guidelines apply.  To go to their web site click here:  www.cherokee.org

EMPLOYMENT SOURCES HOTLINE - an excellent source of information on a broad range of employment services,  issues, and
resources;  1-866-283-7900.

ENDOMETRIOSIS ASSOCIATION - 800-922-ENDO or 800-992-3636

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA - 800-EFA-1000; to go to their web site click here: www.efa.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

EVANGEL TEMPLE REMNANT MINISTRY  - every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the intersection of Towson & Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith;  after a short service a hot meal is served and then groceries and clothing are distributed.

EVANS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - 6015 Boys Club Lane, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-646-9519; offering many sports and activities including: cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Serving both boys & girls ages 6-18 yrs. Membership $10 yr.

EXPERIAN - P.O. Box 919, Allen, TX 75013; contact to request your name be removed from mailing list to stop unsolicited mail.

EXPRESS PERSONNEL SERVICES - 1217 S Waldron, Ft. Smith (479-452-6400).

FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM OF FORT SMITH - local contact program for the Federal Fair Housing Act, which provides that all citizens may freely choose a place to live without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability; 479-784-2214 (TTY: 479-784-2491).

FAITH IN ACTION - a group that trains and assists care-givers for Alzheimers patients and other
seniors (479-783-2022 or 479-783-2220).

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS - 800-736-9805.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS RESOURCE WEB SITE -  a site that provides family caregivers a huge database of information on family care-giving topics;  go to www.caregiving.org/content/fcrc.html .

FAMILY COUNCIL - for more info call 479-783-3101.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC OF CSCDC - 513 S. 11th St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-9351; unwed teen pregnancy prevention program, reproductive health clinic, STD testing & prevention offered. Diapers available for small cash donation. Some services free. Fees based on income.

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

FAMILY READINESS - a group that works with families of National Guard members who are called up to active duty by assisting with financial problems and other personal matters.  Phone number is 479-782-8652.

FDA CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY HOTLINE - 888-SAFEFOOD or 888-723-33663. To go to their web site click here: www.fda.gov

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - J. Edgar Hoover Bldg., 9th Street & Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington DC 20535;  202-324-3000, for Little Rock office call: 501-221-9100. To go to their web site click here: www.fbi.gov

FEDERAL INFORMATION - a great source for information on all Federal Government services and programs is at 1-800-FEDINFO
(or 1-800-333-4636);  there is also a web site at www.firstgov.gov .

FEED MY FLOCK FOOD PANTRY - located in Moutainburg to serve residents in that immediate area;  please call Susan at 479-369-2761 for specific information.

FIANNA HILLS BAPTIST PEDIATRIC CLINIC - 10300 Jenny Lind, Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-646-3452; baby formula
for sick babies, pediatric medical clinic. Serving children who do not have insurance, ages birth - 18 yrs., Oct.-May, Thursdays 6 pm - 7 pm. No appointment needed, all services free.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP - 479-783-2247; support group for those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Call for times and locations of meetings.

55 ALIVE - a defensive driving class for drivers 55 yeaars of age and up;  for more information call 1-888-227-7669.

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

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF GREENWOOD FOOD PANTRY - 725 Park Dr., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6030; open each Wednesday 11 to 1 o'clock. Meal is served & food given to those present.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDARVILLE - 10744 N. Highway 59, Cedarville, AR  72932; 479-474-6156; food pantry
open 2nd Saturday of month, 1 pm - 3 pm or by appointment. Serving Cedarville & surrounding area.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAN BUREN - 945 E. Main in Van Buren; 479-474-1271; food pantry every Tuesday through
Thursday 5:30 pm till 7 pm;  serves Crawford Co. residents only.

FIRST STEPS TO RECOVERY - Jacksonville, FL; 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

FIRST TEE FT. SMITH - has developed several on-site and outreach programs to inject positive values and character development, through the game of golf, into the lives of young people of all ethnicities and social strata; operates from the Jack Stephens Youth Golf Academy, a facility adjacent to Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith; the facility includes a 6-hole course, a 3-hole short course, a complete practice area which includes a large three-tiered driving range, and the Bagby Learning Center, with its offices, lounges, library, and classroom areas;  learn more by visiting thefirstteefortsmith.org.

FITNESS GUIDANCE - a web site that has information on how individuals,  particularly the elderly, can become involved with
programs and services that encourage personal fitness;  visit the web site at www.icaa.cc (please note:  from the Home Page click on the link "Welcome Back to Fitness" -- the Home Page has a section that asks for a member number and password but this is not necessary to access the fitness information).

FLOOD INSURANCE - a visitor to the web site has asked about where to get information on flood insurance;  a good source is
www.floodsmart.gov

FLU FACTS - a web site that offers a broad range about influenza,  its symptoms, treatment, history, etc.;  go to
flufacts.com.

FOCUS DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT - 103 N. Walnut, Sallisaw, OK; 918-456-0202 or 918-775-2657 or
877-focus88; provides 2 yr drug & alcohol outpatient program, in lieu of jail time; domestic violence program for perpetrator.  Serving Sequoyah county drug & alcohol cases only, fee is set by Sequoyah county drug court.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 or
918-458-4483; providing food thru 5 distribution centers, including Sallisaw. Must have CDIB and live in 14 county area of
Cherokee Nation. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION HOTLINE - 800-266-0200

FOOD SAFETY NATIONAL HOTLINE - 1-800-424-9121 - a contact number to use in cases where someone has questions on
particular food safety issues relating to transporters, warehouses, distributors, retailers and restaurants.

FOOD STAMP WEBSITES -  The government offers two websites regarding the Food Stamp program.  The first is a general information site that provides everything you need to know.  It is located at www.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp. The second provides the opportunity for a person or family to do a pre-screening on-line to see if it appears that the applicant would qualify for the program.  This site is located at www.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov

FORT SMITH ART CENTER - 423 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-2787; gallery activities, hands-on art projects
after school & summer activities, showcases regional art and artists.

FORT SMITH CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORP - P.O. Box 601, Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-410-3033 or 479-646-9410
mentoring, training, assistance in finding available resources, Bible study, offering a hand up, not a hand out. Help is for those willing to work toward self sufficiency.  Volunteers are needed. To go to their web site click here: www.wmu.com

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

FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - a membership group with 430 members;  publishes the Fort Smith Historical Journal every 6 months;  has an office at 422 North B St. (Yoes All State Plaza building);  visit their web site at www.fortsmithhistory.com.

FORT SMITH HOPE CENTER - 108 N 18th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-6261; fun activity center for the mentally challenged teen & adult.  All services free, accepting donations. Serving Arkansas & Oklahoma residents.

FORT SMITH LITERACY COUNCIL - 300 S 11 St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2665; second language tutoring, computer
& citizenship classes.  Serving Sebastian County residents. To go to their web site click here: www.literacy-first.org

FORT SMITH MULTICULTURAL CENTER - 306 North 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR  72901 (479-784-1008); dedicated to helping new
immigrants successfully adapt to life in the U.S. while preserving their cultural fabric in the American culture.  To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com/culture/multicultural/process.php?id+59

FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY - 3201 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-783-0229; bookmobiles, videos, children's activities, computer classes, resources for deaf & blind. Call for information on other locations. To go to their web site click here: www.fspl.lib.ar.us./fsplonline.html

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS - P.O. Box 1948, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-2501; providing education for grades kindergarten thru 12th, offering early childhood, adult & special education. Serving  City of Ft. Smith. To go to their web site click here: www.fssc.k12.ar.us

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS S.P.I.C.E. PROGRAM - 3205 Jenny Lind, Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-2501 ext. 229;
after school care for students whose parents are working or going to school. Scholarships available, apply at student service building. To go to their web site click here: www.fssc.k12.ar.us

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARKER CENTER - 811 N. "T" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-784-8182; parent center,
offering English as second language, Parents as Teachers, homeless liaison, & help for migrant & native Americans. To go to their web site click here: www.fssc.k12.ar.us

FORT SMITH PUBLIC TRANSIT - P.O. Box 1908, Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-783-6464; transportation for work, doctor appointments, shopping, etc.; bus routes with scheduled stops. Offering services for disabled. To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com

FORT SMITH SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  - 2700 Cavanaugh Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-648-9970; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, dance, bowling, crafts. Serving ages 60+.  All activities free.

FOSTER CARE CERTIFICATION OF CHEROKEE NATION - Hwy 66 7 pine, Catoosa, OK.  918-266-5626; Serving 14 Oklahoma counties, providing placement for children, and certification of foster homes. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM of Cookson Hills CAA - a program that matches older persons with children for one-on-one support;  for information call 918-775-9116.  (Information on Foster Grandparenting in Arkansas is available at 501-324-5234.)

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ADULT CARE CENTER, INC. - 2409 S. 56th St., #121, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-484-7782;
providing elderly/disabled adult daycare, meals, supervision, activities for adults who cannot safely stay home alone. Fee based on income. Arkansas Medicaid licensed; for more info visit www.foyadultdaycare.org.

FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - 111 W. Spring St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2555; nutrition, WIC, cancer
treatments, hearing tests, immunizations, family planning, medical information.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF CHARLESTON - 222 N. Vine, Charleston, AR; 479-965-2557;
on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, fun activities, games, serving ages 60+. $1.00 donation for meals, all activities are free.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF OZARK - 324 N. 5th St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-4873; on-site and
home delivered meals, recreation, transportation, fun activities, games, serving ages 60+.  $1.00 donation for meals.  All activities are free.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #39 - P.O. Box 1146, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-4430; Christmas "Shop With A Cop Program".

FREE CREDIT REPORTS - Arkansas consumers can now get free basic credit reports from the 3 major credit report agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) by going to www.annualcreditreport.com or by calling 877-322-8228 (more detailed credit reports are available on a fee basis).

FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-451-7007

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #39 - P.O. Box 1146, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-4430; Christmas "Shop With A Cop Program".

FRONTIER RESEARCHERS -  call 479-471-1008 for more info.

GAM-ANON - a group for family and friends of compulsive gamblers; currently meets at 6 pm on Tuesdays at the Fort Smith Miller Branch Library at 8701 Soutrh 28th Street.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - group that helps compulsive gamblers (call 213-386-8789 or visit their web site at www.gamblersanonymous.org.

GARLAND SQUARE APARTMENTS - 7114 Texas Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-646-6855; HUD subsidized apartments, income guidelines apply,  You pay the utilities. To go to their web site click here: www.erc.com

GATEWAY HOUSE, INC. - 3900 N. Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-783-8849 24 hrs.; treatment for chemically dependent, outpatient for men, women & teens, inpatient for women, education, transportation, childcare for patients, staff on duty 24/7.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF CRAWFORD CO. - call 479-997-8651 for information.

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

GIBSON APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-458-1445

GIRLS INCORPORATED BELLE GROVE GIRLS CLUB - 622 N. 7th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-782-0622; sports, activities, summer camp, pool, life skills education, serving girls ages 6-18 in Ft. Smith & surrounding areas. Membership $20/yr. Elderly pool priviledges $15/yr.

GIRLS INCORPORATED NANCY ORR GIRLS CLUB - 1415 Old Greenwood Rd., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-0375; sports,
activities, summer camp, life skills education, serving girls ages 6-18 in Ft. Smith & surrounding areas. Membership $20/yr.

GODDARD UNITED METHODIST - 1922 Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith; 479-785-1415; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9 am till Noon & 1 pm till 3:30 pm.

GOLDEN RULE CLOTHES CLOSET - 212 N. 3rd St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-8150; free clothing, furniture & household items for those in need. Open Tues, Thurs, & Sat 9 am to 1 pm.

GOLDTRAP-GARDNER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - 8800 Dallas St., Ft. Smith, AR 73903; 479-452-5779; many sports and
other activities, including cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Ft. Smith boys & girls ages 6-18. Membership $10/yr. Small fee for some activities.

GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD BANK - 200 Hwy 64 East, Alma, AR; 479-369-4735 or 479-632-2020; serving Crawford county residents Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1 pm - 3 pm. A ministry of First Baptist Church, helping anyone in need.

GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CLINIC:  (615 North B Street, Ft. Smith  479-783-7103) - a low-cost medical clinic whose charges are based on household income and family size.  Open 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4:30 till 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. 

GORMAN TOWERS - 5800 Grand Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-7670, TDD 800-235-7959; HUD subsidized apartments, 24 hr staff, basic utilities paid, beauty shop, laundry, activities, transportation, secure. Accepting  age 62+ or age 18+ with mobility impairment.  Rent based on income.

GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION - 200 Drennen, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4163; temporary emergency shelter for men, clothing for families, meals served to public noon & 5 pm. ID  required. Services are free.

GRACE COTTAGE - 311 N. Witte, Poteau, OK 74953; 918-649-3737; crisis center providing Christian home in safe environment for pregnant teens. Offering  counseling, physical & spiritual needs met, medical help, continuing education, parenting classes, mentoring program.  Services are free.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS - call 479-996-1203 for more info.

GREENWOOD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 203 Coker St., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6581; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, crafts, info/referrals, serving age 60+. Activities are free.

GRIEF and LOSS ASSISTANCE -  provides publications and online resources for those dealing with the death of a loved one;
sponsored by AARP;  go to www.griefandloss.org.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (Arkansas Valley) - the Habitat For Humanity International affiliate for Crawford & Sebastian counties;  located at 318 S 17 in Ft. Smith;  479-782-8255;  e-mail address is avhfh@mynewroads.com and web site is www.avhfh.org 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL - 800-HABITAT or 800-422-4828;  helping low income families to become home owners. Families must provide 400 hours labor on the house, currently live in substandard housing or overcrowded conditions, and have steady income. To go to their web site click here: www.habitat.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE WAREHOUSE - offers to the public household appliances, improvement items, and yard supplies at discount prices; located at 800 South 6th St. in Ft. Smith; open 10 a.m. till 5 p,.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; all proceeds benefit Habitat For Humanity; for more info call 479-651-0086.

HAND IN HAND - A ministry of First Baptist Church of Mansfield, 405 E. Center St., Mansfield, AR; 479-928-5440; food
pantry open  4th Friday each month 4pm - 5:30pm. To go to their web site click here: www.fbcmansfield.com

HANNAH HOUSE, INC. - 418 S. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; toll free 888-594-2662 or 479-782-5683; offering support
services & residential housing in Christian environment, for women ages 12-29 facing untimely pregnancy. Housing & counseling services are free.

HARBOR HOUSE, INC. - 615 North 19th,  Ft. Smith  AR  72901 (479-785-4083);  alcohol and other drug treatment for men,  both residential and outpatient programs;  Chemical-Free Living Centers are available and also a Family Awareness Program.

HARBOR VIEW ADULT DAY TREATMENT - 7301 Rogers Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-314-1650; day treatment
for psychiatric patients, group & individual therapy, case management, accepting Medicaid, serving Sebastian & surrounding counties.
(now known as Mercy Behavioral Outpatient Services).

HARTFORD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  - Corner of Broadway & Gwynn, Hartford, AR; 479-639-2816; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, fun activities, crafts, serving age 60+. Free activities.

HEAD START CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES - 902 Pointer Trail West, Van Buren, AR; 479-474-9378; accepting children ages 6 wk - 4 yrs, offering education, nutrition, physical/mental/dental health screenings, eye glasses, disability services, GED scholarships for parents, serving Crawford & Sebastian counties.

HEAD START PROGRAM OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 212 S. Elm, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-456-0571; educational program for children ages 3-5 yrs. Accepting disabled & non-disabled children. Income guidelines apply.

HEALTHFINDER - a government web site that provides information on consumer health issues;  go to www.healthfinder.gov.

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - 800-277-4486

HEALTHIER BABY CAMPAIGN - Little Rock, AR; 800-235-0002, providing services & referrals for quality prenatel care, serving entire state of Arkansas.

HEALTHY EATING INFORMATION - provided by the American Dietetic Assoc.;  go to www.eatright.org.

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

HEARING AIR HELPLINE - 800-521-5247

HEART TO HEART PREGNANCY SUPPORT CENTER - 216A N. Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-2260; support services, pregnancy test, abortion alternatives, counseling, referrals. Monday-Friday,10am-2:45 pm. All services free.

HEARTS OF HOPE - 312 N Main, Mulberry  AR (479-632-8253); offers a food and clothing ministry Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 am till 2 pm;  also offers housing to people going through recovery or rehab programs for addictions.

HEAVENER LIBRARY - 203 E. Ave. "C", Heavener, OK; 918-653-2870; offering services of lending library.

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

HELP FOR HELPERS - a discussion group for those caring for the elderly (call 479-784-0405 for more info).

HELP IN CRISIS - 205 N. College,Tahlequah, OK; 800-300-5321; emergency women's shelter, counseling, support groups, legal support, clothing, diapers, child abuse prevention, food, for victims of domestic abuse & sexual assault. Serving 5 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah & LeFlore.  To go to their web site click here: www.hic@intellex.com

HELPING HANDS - a ministry of Grand Ave. Baptist at 3900 Grand Ave. in Ft. Smitrh; 479-709-9035; available by appointment only and only on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

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

HIGHWAY TO HEALING - a 12-step support program (call 479-494-1804 for more info).

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

HOME AGAIN PET RECOVERY - using a tiny microchip about the size of a grain of rice, HomeAgain connects you and your pet to a comprehensive pet recovery service, helping to keep your pet safe and giving you peace of mind; HomeAgain offers a suite of services that includes: Advanced Pet Recovery; Emergency Pet Center; Online Medical Information; ID Card;  this is a FEE-BASED service and more information may be obtained by visiting their web site at www.homeagain.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

HOMETOWN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -  3112 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR;  479-452-8600; A project by hometown members to identify health problems and develop and implement ways to solve them.

HOPE CHEST - operated by Westark Church of Christ,  this is a service to assist families in need of clothing without charge to approved applicants;  location is 717 North H Street in Ft. Smith and is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.;
more information may be obtained by calling 479-784-9715.

HORIZON TREATMENT CENTER - 3113 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 800-542-1031 or 479-478-6664; 48-60 days residential substance abuse treatment, individual, group, 12 step, & outdoor adventure therapy. Serving Ark students ages 13-18 who have a substance abuse problem. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.wacgc.org

HOSPICE GRIEF - call 479-478-1159 for information.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHEROKEE NATION - 111 N. Elm, Sallisaw, OK; 918-774-0922 or toll free 866-775-1115; offering rental assistance, Welfare-To-Work Program, & referrals. Must have Cherokee tribe membership. Serving Sequoyah and surrounding counties. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF ALMA - 9 W. Main St., Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-2043; HUD subsidized housing for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF CLARKSVILLE - 605 Lucas, Clarksville, AR 72830; 479-754-3564; HUD subsidized housing  for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply. Offering food pantry & computer classes for tenants.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF FORT SMITH - 2100 N. 31st St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-782-4991; HUD subsidized housing for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply. Offering job training, child care & activities.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF GREENWOOD - 319 W. Cedar, Greenwood, AR; 479-996-4661; HUD subsidized housing for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF OZARK - 310 N. 6th St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-3632; HUD subsidized housing for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF PARIS - 109 N. Logan Dr., Paris, AR; 479-675-3744; HUD subsidized housing for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF VAN BUREN - 1701 Chestnut St., Van Buren, AR; 888-426-9701 or
479-474-6901; HUD subsidized housing for low income families, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF WALDRON - Apply at 420 Shipley Ci Dr., Waldron, AR; 479-637-3864; HUD subsidized housing for low income, elderly, disabled. Income guidelines apply.

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

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

HUD (DEPT. of HOUSING & URBAN DEV.) - This Federal agency offers many housing programs that benefit low and moderate income people.  To obtain full information, visit their web site by clicking here:  www.hud.gov

HUMANE SOCIETY - promotes the protection of all animals;  for more info visit the web site at sebastiancountyhumanesociety.org or call 202-452-1100 (a local contact number is 479-783-4395 in Ft. Smith).

HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP - call 479-785-3867 or 479-996-4018 for complete information.

IDENTITY THEFT INFORMATION - available at www.consumer.gov/idtheft and www.idtheftcenter.org.

IMMIGRATION SERVICE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - a service that can provide information and programs regarding the naturalization process;  located at 2022 West Sunset in Springdale, AR;  1-479-927-1996.

IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS STOLEN PET HOTLINE - 800-STOLEN-PET or 800-786-536738

INDOOR AIR QUALITY INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE & HOTLINE - 800-438-4318;

INDIAN CAPITAL AREA VO-TECH SCHOOL - Sallisaw, OK; 800-275-8324 ext 246; providing daytime,evening & night classes, serving high school through adult. Teaching building trades, business & industrial, homemakers/single parent program, small business management, and many more programs/subjects. Classes offered are too many to list.

INDIAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 ext 2327 or 2428; provides training for business technology, childcare & construction, in preparation for work. Must be of Indian descent, be 18 yr or older & live in Cherokee Nation service area. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

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.

INTEGRITY MINISTRIES/NEXT STEP DAY ROOM - provides a day room and assorted casework services for the homeless at 123 North 6th St., Suite 200 in Ft. Smith.

INTERFAITH PRESCHOOL - 1200 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-3443; Free preschool, medical screening, child abuse prevention, parent education, English As Second Language class for parents. Serving children ages 3 1/2 thru 5 yr., low income families of western AR & eastern OK.

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 the web site, click here: www.irs.gov

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - the primary focus is to assist non-profit groups in their search for low cost items that are needed for daily operations, such as clothing, toothbrushes, hygiene items, toys, educational items, and more.  To gain more information on what they offer, go to their web site by clicking here: www.idsupdate.com

INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS - 202-639-3520 or 1-800-435-7669 (1-800-HELP NOW).

INTERNET FRAUD COMPLAINT CENTER - a service of the FBI avialable at www.ifccfbi.gov.

IRISH DANCE FORT SMITH - a non-profit organization that promotes the art of Irish Dancing; to learn more go to
www.IrishDanceFortSmith.com.

JEFFREYS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - 4905 N. "O" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 72904; 479-782-8126; offering many sports and
activities, including cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Free breakfast & lunch in summer. Serving Ft. Smith boys & girls ages 6-18 yrs. Membership $10 yr. Small fee for some activities.

JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK HOTLINE - 800-526-7234; working to provide accommodations on the job to accommodate disabled workers, services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.janweb.icdi.wvu.edu

JOBS ON-LINE - for persons wanting to find Arkansas jobs on-line, go to the web site www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov.

JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTER - 1901 Liberty Lane in Van Buren;  479-474-7081 or 474-8088; a distribution center for the Angel Food Ministry (high quality food at low cost).

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

KELLY SERVICES - 4937 Old Greenwood Rd., Ft. Smith (479-646-6569).

KELVINATOR APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-323-7773

KENNEL CLUB - call 479-785-2756 for more info.

KITCHEN AID APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-422-1230

KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION - 501 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 800-299-4479 or 918-647-3267; education, transportation, Head Start, employment, vocational training, home buying/rehab/counseling/weatherization, self employment help, homeless help, women's crisis center, food, sheltered workshop & referrals. Serving low income, elderly, disabled in 4 Okla counties, including LeFlore. To go to their web site click here: www.kibois.com

KIAMICHI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT. OF OKLAHOMA (KEDDO) - 200 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK;
918-647-3215; classroom & on-the-job training, serving entire LeFlore county. All services free.

KIDNEY PATIENTS ASSISTANCE:
    National Kidney Foundation of Arkansas - 501-664-4343
    American Association of Kidney patients - 800-749-2257
    Web Site  -  www.kidneydirection.com

KIDS FIRST - 616 S. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-9091; medical services, physical/occupational/speech therapy, preschool class, day treatment center. Serving disabled children. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kids-first.com

KING SOLOMON CHURCH - 4400 North N St. in Ft. Smith; 479-782-7567; food is available the 3rd Thursday of each month.

KISMIF - 5400 Euper Ln., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-6326 or 479-782-0211; weight reduction group meeting.

KISTLER TREATMENT CENTER - 3304 S. "M" St., Ft. Smith, AR 479-785-4677; provides physical, occupational, & speech therapy. Serving children of western AR & eastern OK. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kistlercenter.org.

KIWANIS CLUB (COMMISSARY)- for info call 479-452-4252.

KIWANIS CLUB OF FT. SMITH - for more info call 479-783-1171.