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

SALLISAW KATS - 212 S. Elm, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 888-658-7970 or 918-775-7433; provides transportation to school, jobs, & shopping.  Also provides Sooner Ride to doctor visits. Call for fees, serving Sequoyah county.

SALLISAW POLICE DEPT. - 101 W. Chickasaw, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-4141; organizing Neighborhood Watch program, doing domestic abuse intervention, education on drugs/alcohol.

SALLISAW PROJECT - Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4659; Affiliate of Christian Children's Fund, enhancing education by tutoring, self esteem camp,computer camp, & University tours. Serving students who are on free/reduced school lunch program.

SALVATION ARMY OF CLARKSVILLE - 540 E CHERRY, CLARKSVILLE AR; 479-754-3861; food pantry

SALVATION ARMY OF FORT SMITH - 301 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-6145; providing temporary emergency shelter, clothing, food, utilities, housing, furniture, & hot meals. Public invited to dinner at 5pm. Serving Crawford, Sebastian & Sequoyah counties. All services 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; seasonal utility assistance,  food pantry help 3 times in 12 mo, serving LeFlore county. To go to their web site click here:  www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF OZARK - 105 N. 5th St., Ozark, AR; assisting with utilities, food, thrift store clothing, serving Franklin & Logan counties. Pick up application at DHS. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF TULSA - 601 N. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74016; 918-583-6119; alcohol/drug/substance abuse
in-patient 6 month rehabilitation program. Services free to Oklahoma & Arkansas men. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE OF HEAVENER - 520 E. First St., Heavener, OK; 918-653-4815; Free emergency clothing & household items, car seats. Can only help once a year, referral required from social service agency, police dept., fire dept., or minister. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE OF POTEAU - 400 Dewey Av., Poteu, OK; 918-647-8780; Free emergency clothing & household items, car seats. Can only help once a year, referral required from social service agency, police dept., fire dept., or minister. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SCHOLARSHIP WEB SITE - a site that offers information on sources for college scholarships plus
information on requirements for colleges and careers;  go to www.tasseltime.com.

SCOTT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 440 Featherstone, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2165; nutrition, hearing tests, immunizations, family planning, communicable diseases, WIC, cancer detection, women's clinic, services free.

SCOTT COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY - 100 W. First St., Waldron, AR; 479-637-2341; providing public subsidized housing to very low income people.

SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. OF PARKS - Parks, AR; 479-577-2612; providing fun activities for senior citizens ages 60+.

SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. OF WALDRON - Waldron, AR; 479-637-3538; providing fun activities for senior citizens ages 60+.

SCOTTISH CLUB of FT. SMITH - call 479-484-7033 for information.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWOOD - 219 Hester Cut Rd., Greenwood, AR;
479-996-6877; offering many sports & activities, including cheerleading, after school & summer programs, serving boys & girls ages 5-18 yrs. Membership is $15 yr, small fee for some activities.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY DRUG COURT - 523 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-784-1507; alcohol/drug treatment program serving as an alternative to jail time.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 3112 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR;  479-452-8600; nutrition, hearing tests, cancer detection, immunizations, family planning, communicable diseases, WIC, free safety inspection of heat/air conditioning equipment. Some services free, fees based on income.

SEIZURE DISORDER/EPILEPSY SUPPORT - for  more info call  479-649-7875.

SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE - call 479-783-1298 or 479-782-3970 for more info.

SENIOR HEALTH - a National Institute of Health web site that focuses on health issues and the elderly;  go to nihseniorhealth.gov.

SENIOR 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, if program qualifications are met.  No charge, no deposit.

SEQUOYAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 612 N. Oak, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-6201; family planning, WIC, child guidance, public health, Eldercare, STD tests, immunizations, Children First program. Most services free, family planning & child guidance have fee based on income.

SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - 213 E. Redwood, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-774-1100; family hospital, tobacco prevention, defensive driving, CPR, grief support classes, community wellness group. 

SEVENTH DAY CHURCH OF GOD - 3915 Massard Rd., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-6245; food pantry for families in need, open 2nd Tuesday each month, at 7 pm, or by appointment. Must provide social security card.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE HOTLINE - 800-227-8922; providing a friendly listener who will give referrals to support services and health education.

SINGLE-PARENT OUTREACH SERVICE (SOS) - 3201 Grand Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-441-9SOS or 479-441-9767; monthly services for single working parents in Ft. Smith area. Must show proof of employment. All services free. Visit their web site at
www.singleparentoutreachservices.com

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND - provides supplemental financial assistance to those single parents who are pursuing a course of instruction which will improve their income-earning potential (scholarships may be used for tuition, books or other financial needs);  serves Crawford and Sebastian counties;  for more info call 479-782-1311;  applications are available at the web site
www.aspsf.org (look under the subheading for Crawford or Sebastian county).

SISTERS STARTING OVER - Ft. Smith, AR; 479-459-3180; providing housing & support system in Christian environment for homeless women without children. 

SLEEP DISORDERS - for info go to www.sleepcenters.org.

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

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. To go to their web site click here: www.ssa.gov

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. To go to their web site click here: www.ssa.gov

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - call 479-201-3869 for information.

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464 or 800-987-7767; 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 or 800-987-7767; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org                                           

SOONER RIDE - a free service for those in the SoonerCare Choice Program or Medicaid-Fee-For-Service which provides pick-up and delivery to medical appointments and return service.  1-877-404-4500 or for the hearing impaired 918-584-7209 (TDD/TTY).

SOS (SINGLE PARENT OUTREACH SERVICES) - provides free services to single working parents (for more info call
479-441-9767).

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

SPARKS COMMUNITY CLINIC - 4700 Kelly Highway, Suite B, Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-709-6826; offering complete family medical care, including: family counseling, women's/pregnancy clinic, & participates in medicine programs. Spanish speaking staff, call for appointment, discounted fees if you do not have insurance.

SPAY/USA - 800-248-SPAY or 800-248-7729

SPEAKERS BUREAU - the Univ. of Arkansas at Fort Smith is now providing a speakers bureau for local clubs and organizations.  To access this speakers bureau, go to the university's web site (www.uafortsmith.edu) and find "Speakers Bureau" in the first drop-down menu.  Then click on "go" and searches can be done either by topic or speaker's name.

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING - for more info call 479-632-3956.

SPIRO NUTRITION CENTER - 105 NE 6th St., Spiro, OK; 918-962-3702; meals served daily at 11:20, home delivered meals to shut-ins. Open Monday-Friday, 8am to 1 pm.

SPIRO PUBLIC LIBRARY - 208 S. Main St., Spiro, OK; 918-962-3461; offering all services of lending library.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 2701 Old Greenwood Rd., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2101 or
800-853-4480; offering emotional support & referrals to AIDS patients and their families. Services free

ST. EDWARD HOSPICE - 5401 Ellsworth, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-314-1150 or 800-225-9743; offering medical, emotional, spiritual, psycho-social & support services for terminally ill and their families.  Serving Arkansas residents within 50 miles radius of Ft. Smith. Fee based on income for low income individuals without insurance.

ST. JAMES BAPTIST FOOD PANTRY - located at 4916 High St. in Ft. Smith;  hours are Mon - Fri,  10 am - 2 pm;  for more info call 479-782-5756.

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 215 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-782-9912; providing free sack lunches Monday - Friday at 8:30am & 11:30am, and Saturday 11:30 am only.

STAFFMARK - 479-452-1078 (industrial ) and 479-484-7110 (medical).

STARS - 26110 Highway 45, Hackett, AR; 479-639-2401;  providing therapeutic horseback riding for physically & mentally challenged children, youth, adults & elderly. All services are free.

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-trm care facilities.  Serving Oklahoma residents. Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org/aging

STATE TRANSITION AND REINTEGRATION  SYSTEM (STARS) - 661 E. Davis Field Rd., Muskogee, OK 74403;
918-686-8049; working with office of Juvenile Affairs, providing: referrals, tracking service, mentorship & community service restitution program.  Serving only young people ages 10 yr - 18 yrs, serving 7 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah.

STEPHENS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - 3101 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-6392; providing many sports & activities, including cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Serving boys & girls ages 6-18 yrs., membership is $10/yr.. Small fee for some activities. Free breakfast & lunch in summer.

STEP-CARFULLY!, INC. -  2710 Massard Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-522-7490; community wide stepparenting group offering support services.  Call for times & locations of meetings.

STEPFAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - 800-735-0329. To go to their web site click here: www.flyingsolo.com

STEP PARENTING GROUP - Step-Carefully Inc. (479-522-7490).

STEPPING STONE SCHOOL - 123 Thicksten, Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-3813; providing speech, physical & occupational therapy for handicapped children ages 6 mo - 5 yrs, and adults ages 18 +.  Serving Crawford  county, all services are free.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - for more info call 479-785-4233.

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

SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) ALLIANCE - 800-221-7437.

SUGARLOAF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FOOD PANTRY - address is 35204 Midway Rd., Poteau  OK.

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2327; on-the-job training for youth ages 16 yr - 21 yrs., & live in Cherokee Nation & be of Indian descent. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

SUMMERCHASE APARTMENTS - 1005 N. 28th St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-1412; HUD subsidized apartments,
apply Tues or Thurs., rent & deposit based on income.

SUPERIOR SENIOR CARE - 115 N. 10th St., Suite A-108, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-1206; referral agency for non-skilled caregivers, including sitters & homemakers.

SUPPLEMENTAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 4465; 918-456-0671 ext 2327
or 2328; year round employment for economically disadvantaged youth between ages 14-21 yrs. Must live in Cherokee Nation jurisdictional boundaries. Must be Indian, income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

SUPPORT GROUPS - for a complete listing click HERE.

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.

SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING (STEP) - 401 Lexington Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
800-359-0056 or 479-782-1821; parenting classes for victims of domestic violence.
     
TALIHINA CHOCTAW NATION FIELD OFFICE - Railroad & Dallas Sts., Talihina, OK; 918-567-2106; employment, on-the-job training, education opportunities. Must have CDIB card & live in Choctaw Nation. Income guidelines apply.

TALIHINA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Located in Medical Complex, Talihina, OK; 918-567-2002; offering services of lending library, serving Talihina area.

TAPPAN APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-537-5530

TAX HELP -  the IRS offers a special tool to help tax-paying workers correctly figure out how much to have withheld from their paychecks;  go to www.irs.gov and type "withholding calculator" in the search box.

TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - provided by Tax-Aide and VITA volunteers to give free tax preparation services and electronic filing assistance;  locations are RSVP Center in Ft. Smith,  Grand Ave. Baptist in Ft. Smith,  First Christian Church in Ft. Smith,  Southside Senior Center in Ft. Smith,  BancorpSouth Bank in Alma,  and Citizens Bank in Van Buren;  for more information call 1-479-426-6386. (NOTE:  this is a seasonal service,  primarily January through April.)

TEARS OF HOPE -  2710 Massard Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-1418; support group for families that have lost an infant through death.  Meeting at 6:30 pm Tuesday.

TEC (The Employment Co.) - 19th & Rogers in Ft. Smith  (479-785-3022) & 2700 Bryan Rd. in Van Buren (479-471-0400).

TEEN HOTLINE - for teens with any type of issue they need to talk about;  available 24 hrs., 7 days a week;  1-800-798-8336.

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.

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.

THE OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER- 900 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3546; substance abuse out-patient treatment service, referrals, fee based on income, if no insurance.

TOASTMASTERS/GORDON ASKEW - call 479-452-1040 for more info.

TOGETHER RX - 800-865-7211; over 200 medications from 7 manufacturers available at 20% to 40% discount. Some medications are free, there may be small co-pay. Must be on Medicare and without medication insurance. to go to their web site click here: www.together-rx.com

TOOTH WOMAN NETWORK - an online resource for all (not just women) with information about low-cost and free dental care in all 50 states;  go to www.toothwoman.net.

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) - 479-646-1137; a group weight loss program. Call for times & locations of meetings.

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

TRIBAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE NATION, P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2366 or 2266; provides work experience & life skills to promote self sufficiency. Serving 14 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

TRI-COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION - provides support services in the area of education of the dangers of alcohol ,
tobacco and other drugs,  servicing Crawford, Franklin and Logan counties;  479-783-5017 & 479-783-1916.

TSA LA GI APARTMENTS - 406 E. Ruth Av., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6208; HUD approved apartments for elderly & disabled. Utilities paid, rent is based on income. Apply Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm.

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

U OF A COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - Fort Chaffee Bldg., #1091, Barling, AR 72923; 479-484-7737; providing programs/information on agriculture, families, home, garden, natural resources & 4-H Youth Groups. There is small fee for some workshops & agricultural tests, other services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.sebastian.uaex.edu or www.uaex.edu

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

U OF A FORT SMITH DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC - 5500 Ellsworth Rd., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-478-2020; providing check-ups, cleanings, hygiene & sealants only. Services do not include fillings or extractions. Work done by students under supervision of licensed professionals. Fees greatly reduced, ranging from $10 to $20. To go to their web site click here: www.uafortsmith.edu/academic/programs/health/dclinic.html

UAFS ONLINE EMPLOYMENT CENTER - the Univ. of ARk. Ft. Smith Career Services Ofc. has an online employment center for UAFS students and alumni that includes an area for employers to post job openings and for students and alumni seeking jobs to post
resumes. More information on this service may be obtained from their web site at www.uafortsmith.edu.

U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL HOTLINE - 800-344-7432, 24 hr phone

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

U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE - 202-354-1000 or to go to their web site click HERE.

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; 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

U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE - 109 Kerr Blvd., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-2047 or 405-742-1140; Rural Development Program providing low income apartments. Income guidelines apply.

U.S. DEPT. OF SAFE MEAT & POULTRY HOTLINE - 800-535-4555

U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION - 633 Indiana Av NW, Room 742, Washington, DC 20531; 202-307-5914

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S SAFE DRINKING WATER HOTLINE - 800-426-4791; to go to their web site click here: www.epa.gov/safewater

U.S. GOVERNMENT CHOCTAW HOUSING AUTHORITY - Talihina, OK; 918-567-9918; subsidized housing

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES - 5300 S. "U" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-5880; community blood center serving as a link between blood donors & patients in local hospitals. To go to their web site click here: www.bloodsystems.org

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSEY ASSOCIATION - 800-872-5827. To go to their web site click here: www.ucpa.org

UNITED WAY OF FORT SMITH - 320 S. 18th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-1311; organizes fund raising to provide money to 29 partner agencies to meet the needs of area people. To go to their web site click here: www.unitedwayfortsmith.org

USA FREEDOM CORPS - a government organization that maintains listings of humanitarian and chartiable groups that are deemed to be reputable for persons nationwide to donate to for worthy causes. Go to www.usafreedomcorps.gov .

UTC LADIES CLUB - for more info call 479-646-9521 or 479-646-3286 or 918-427-3337.

VALLEY OF HOPE MINISTRIES - Highway 64 West of Roland, OK.;  emergency food pantry for needy residents of Sequoyah county. Open each Tuesday, 10 am to 5 pm, or by appointment, if emergency.

VAN BUREN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - 1400 City Park Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-9401; offering sports & other recreational activities after school & summers. Membership fee $15 yr. Serving Crawford county children ages 6 yr - 18 yrs.

VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Van Buren, AR; 479-474-6918; offering special education & childhood developmental disabilities services to children ages 3 yrs to 5 yrs. All services are free.

VAN BUREN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 607 Knox, St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5378; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, trips, games, fun activities, sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas pageant. Serving age 60+, activities are free.

VANISHED CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE - 800-826-4743

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL - 1100 N. College, Fayetteville, AR 72730; 800-691-8387 or 501-443-4301; medical services for veterans. To go to their web site click here: www.va.gov\sta\guide

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION REGIONAL OFFICE - Little Rock, AR; 800-827-1000; offering information on all Veterans benefits.  Available to veterans and their families.

VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER VA HOSPITAL - 4300 W. 7th St., Little Rock, AR 72205; 800-257-1000; medical services for veterans.

VETERANS MEDICAL CLINIC - medical services for veterans. 1500 Dodson Ave., Ft. Smith.  479-709-6850.  Appointments must be made by phone.  No walk-ins.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE - 300 Main St., Van Buren, Ar 72956; 479-471-3200; assisting Veterans and their families with filing benefits claims.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE - Bldg. 1089, 4th Av., Ft. Chaffee, Barling, AR 72923; 479-782-3421; assisting Veterans & their families with filing benefits claims. To go to their web site click here: www.sebastiancountyonline.com

VETERIANARY PET INSURANCE - 800-USA-PETS or 800-872-7387.

VFW ROBERT JACK POST NO. 1322 - for more info call 479-474-0622.

VISION USA - 800-766-4466; free eye exam for low income working families without eye care insurance.  Can sometimes provide eye glasses free or reduced. To go to their web site click here: www.aoa.org/visionusa/form.asp

VISTA HEALTH - 3800 Rogers Av. #7, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-3322 or 800-232-4451; offering family counseling, with free assessments.

VOLKSWAGEN CLUB - call 1-479-783-7215 for information.

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.

VOLUNTEER MATCH - a service that links persons wanting to volunteer with organizations needing volunteers;  to learn more go to their web site at www.volunteermatch.org.

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

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY FT. SMITH METRO CAMPUS - Fort Chaffee, Building 1583, 4th Ave., offers evening graduate classes in Human Resources management and Business Administration (479-484-7747;  web address is www.webster.edu).

WE CARE FOUNDATION -  P.O. Box 3431, Ft. Smith, AR. 72913, (479) 782-8822, email: wecarefound@yahoo.com,`web site address is wecarefound.com; established in 1991 by seven people who believed that children with cancer, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia and AIDS deserve the same opportunities as their healthy counterparts. The Foundation serves children from the State of Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma and southern Missouri ages 3 through 19. The We Care Foundation is dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of children with cancer and related blood forming diseases, including hemophilia, sickle cell anemia and AIDS. Programs sponsored by the We Care Foundation include Camp Dream Street, Dream Street Family Vacation, We Care Scholarships, and Educational Programs & Information. All programs are provided at no cost to participating families. Programs are available without regard to race, color, sex or religion. Office location: Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Ft. Smith, AR. 72903.

WEIGH DOWN WORKSHOP - for more info call 479-474-4696.

WELCOME NEIGHBOR CLUB OF GREATER FORT SMITH (Updated Info) - a non-profit social women's organization serving new and long-time residents of Ft. Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood and other neighboring communities;  for more info call 479-649-0618.

WE TIP HOTLIE - 800-78-CRIME or 800-782-7463. To go to their web site click here: www.wetip.com

WEST APARTMENTS - 4118 N. 50th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-783-7663; subsidized public housing, rent based on income.

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

WESTARK CHURCH OF CHRIST - 900 N. Waldron Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-452-1240; food pantry available for the needy.  To go to their web site click here: www.westarkchurchofchrist.org

WESTERN ARKANSAS CAREER DEVELOPMENT NETWORK CENTER - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-0231; providing employment, training and adult education. To go to their web site click here: www.workforcecenter.net

WESTERN ARKANSAS COUNSELING & GUIDANCE CENTER - 3111 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-6650;
offering medical & mental health services, substance abuse treatment, serving adults and children. Free to those who qualify. To go to their web site click here: www.wacgc.org

WESTERN ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (WAEDA)- 1500 E. Main St., Van Buren, AR;
800-285-1311 or 479-474-7061; offers youth summer work training, adult & displaced workers, 2 year job training, Serving 6 Arkanas counties, services are free.

WESTERN ARKANSAS LEGAL SERVICES - 901 S. 21st. St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 800-364-1134 or 479-785-5211; offering assistance in non-criminal civil legal cases. Serving 8 Arkansas counties. Services free to those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.arlegalservices.org

WESTERN ARKANSAS THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME (W.A.T.C.H) 7302 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR;
479-484-0059; residential therapeutic treatment center for emotionally disturbed children ages 5 yr to 18 yrs.

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-253-1301; www.whirlpool.com

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES CUSTOMER SERVICE - 800-245-0600

WILLIS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - 101 N. Wheeler, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-5513; providing prevention resource center, crisis intervention, counseling, outpatient treatment, serving children & adults.

WISTER BRANCH LIBRARY - Wister, OK; 918-655-7654; offering services of lending library.

WOMEN's CRISIS CENTER - Fort Smith, AR;  479-782-4956;  offering emergency shelter and crisis services for abused and battered women and women who are victims of rape.

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: wcs@clnk.com

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

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

WORKPLACE READINESS - Southside & Northside High Schools - education on job applications, resumes', job interviews, trends, aptitude tests, job shadowing & career speakers.

Y-ME NATIONAL BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION HOTLINE - 800-221-2141. To go to their web site click here:
www.y-me.org

YORKSHIRE TOWN HOUSES - 4301 Yorkshire Dr. Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-783-4508; accepts HUD, offers free education classes, computer training, & self sufficiency programs for tenants.

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  to talk .

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

ZONTA CLUB - for info call 479-785-1993.



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