WAYS TO GET HELP LOCAL:

1. Main Street Mission- Children are allowed to get 7 outfits and 2 pairs of shoes per child, adults can

get clothing every 6 months and Children once every 3 months Address is 1110 East 2nd Street Russellville AR 72801 Phone number: 479-968-8303 Warehouse number: 968-8363

2. The Safe Place- Domestic Violence victims, 60 days, will help them find other services, have an outreach program for people that don’t stay there. Group meetings for domestic violence, counseling for abused and children: Call 1-501-354-1884- Morrilton AR 72110

3. United Way:

Challenges ranging from addiction and domestic violence to obesity and race relations are on the agenda for various United Ways.Although priorities for United Way action are set locally, common themes include:

Helping children succeed Strengthening and supporting families Promoting self-sufficiency Building vital and safe neighborhoods

Office address: 310 North Boston Place, Suite 2, Russellville, Arkansas 72801Mailing address: P.O. Box 636, Russellville, Arkansas 72811Telephone & Fax 479-968-5089General email address: info@rivervalleyunitedway.org

United Way assists with different monetary assistance.

4. Help Network Inc Help Network - www.helpnetworkinc.net

312 S Boulder Ave Russellville, AR 72801 (479) 967-7890

Need Glasses ? Need prescriptions? In an Emergency situation where "utilities" light bills are about to be turned off? Rent Assistance, travel assistance, fans/heaters

5. Salvation ARMY:

PEOPLE on the streets, Persons who have sought our ministry, nurture, and healing have come with issues of substance misuse, legal problems, relational conflicts, homelessness, unemployment, and most importantly, a need for spiritual awakening and restoration. The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center ministries in the United States provide an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities. Each beneficiary (program participant) is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, and resources to assist each person to develop life skills and a personal relationship with God as provided by Jesus Christ. 

LOCATION: HWY 326 North 1004 Weir Road Russellville AR

Contact Michael Knott at 968-5369

6. Habitat for Humanity of Pope County

PO Box 1863Russellville, AR 72811-1863479-280-3728contact@hfhpca@orgwww.hfhpca.org

7. ASSISTANCE – Catholic Charities

Parish Emergency Assistance provides limited financial assistance to Catholic parishes and diocesan offices that operate ministries to assist people in need. These groups may contact Catholic Charities if they need guidance or limited funds to better respond to an emergency need for an individual or family. These requests may include assistance for the following:

Utility bills Housing Emergency transportation Prescriptions Hearing aids/eyeglasses Special emergency requests

People who need a referral to community agencies that provide emergency assistance should also call 2-1-1 or visit the Web site: www.arkansas211.org.

Diocese of Little Rock

2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207 | (501) 664-0340

Assistance - Clothing

Main Street Mission 1110 E 2nd St Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-8303 MARVA- 1205 S Arkansas Ave Russellville, AR 72801 (479) 968-4420

Assistance - Food

Arkansas River Valley Area Council Inc 613 N 5th St Dardanelle, AR 72834 (479)229-4861

Pope County Senior Activity Center 105 S Rochester Ave Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-5039

Assistance - General

Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas 1310 W Main Ste 100Russellville, AR (479)967-9300

Substance Abuse Services

Community Service offers confidential substance abuse services for teenaged youth in a warm and caring environment. These services include:

Individual/Group Counseling Structured Outpatient Addiction Program Assessment and Referral Early Intervention Program for Youth

Mental Health Services

Community Service, Inc. offers the following mental health and therapeutic services: Diagnosis and Evaluation Medication Management Psychological Testing Individual/Group/Family Therapy

Intensive Case Management Services

Day Treatment Therapeutic Foster Care

Prevention/Education Services

A wide range of programs are available to schools, businesses and their employees. Some of these include:

School Prevention Assessments Coalition Building/Education Parenting Education Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Criminal Law Education for Teens Job Readiness Child Safety Violence Prevention

Juvenile Justice Services These services are offered exclusively to the juvenile court system for at-risk and /or delinquent

youth who are in the juvenile court system: Restitution Intensive Supervision Electronic Monitoring Aftercare case management Family Intervention

CONTACT: Russellville

1505 S. Oswego Avenue

Russellville, AR 72802

Telephone: 479-967-3370

Russellville Days Services

1415 S. Oswego Avenue

Russellville, AR 72802

Telephone: 479-967-3370

Assistance - General

Salvation Army

1004 Weir Rd

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-5358 Russellville

Assistance - Medical

Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation Inc

PO Box 56248

Little Rock, AR 72215 (800)950-8233 Little Rock

Assistance - Utilities

Arkansas River Valley Area Council Inc

613 N 5th St

Dardanelle, AR 72834 (479)229-4861 Dardanelle

CANCER SCREENING:

Pope County Health Unit

203 Weir Rd

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-6004 Russellville

Pope County Cooperative Extension Service

Pope County Cooperative Extension Service

105 West B St

Russellville, AR (479)968-7098 Russellville

Housing - Emergency

Arkansas River Valley Area Council Inc

613 N 5th St

Dardanelle, AR 72834 (479)229-4861 Dardanelle

River Valley United Way, Inc

310 N Boston Pl Ste 2

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-5089 Russellville

Medical Equipment and Supplies - Free

ICAN

26 Corporate Hill

Little Rock, AR 72205 (501)666-8868 Little Rock

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Russellville Medical Supply

2600 W Main St

Russellville, AR (479)967-5790 Russellville

Breast Prostheses and Accessories

Joann's Mastectomy Shop

1704 West C Pl

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)967-6494 Russellville

Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Lab

2300 W Main St

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-1713 Russellville

Wigs - Free or Reduced

American Cancer Society - Little Rock

901 North University

Little Rock, AR 72207 (501)664-3480 Little Rock

Counseling Services

Counseling Associates Inc

Counseling Associates Inc

110 Skyline Dr

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-1298 Russellville

West Side Church of Christ

2300 West C St

Russellville, AR (479)968-1121 Russellville

Pope County Senior Activity Center

Pope County Senior Activity Center

1010 N Rochester Ave

Russellville, AR 72801 (479)968-5039 Russellville

Goodwill’s HELPS Program collects, cleans, and refurbishes medical equipment before linking it to people in need in the community. The following items are available for loan, free of charge to Arkansans in need:

•Wheelchairs

•Walkers

•Crutches

•Portable Hospital Beds

•Other Durable Medical Equipment

If you, or someone you know, needs equipment or you would like to donate equipment, please call the HELPS program at (501) 372-5100 or your local area Goodwill store.

HELPS SOAR Network : The Benefit Bank Ticket to Work Community Partners Business Services

13% of homeless people have jobs and struggle continuously to get out of their situation of homelessness. For those without jobs, climbing out of homelessness is virtually impossible. Additionally, many homeless individuals have to combat additional barriers, such as limited transportation, criminal histories, or past drug activity. As the labor market becomes more competitive, homeless persons suffer the most in overcoming the disparate gap toward gainful employment.

GIA actively participates in the SOAR Network’s Employment and Income Support Action Committee with a shared goal to bring together existing job services training and employment services, as well as

area employers to the table to look at strategic goals to assist the homeless find jobs and change their lives.

Committee goals include:

•Develop a comprehensive resource bank of services and supports

•Identify needs, gaps, or barriers in job services and supports to the homeless.

•Identify additional financial, material, and human resources to expand employment and income support services.

For more information about this homeless job services program, please contact Goodwill Industries of Arkansas at (501) 372-5100.

The Benefit Bank Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has partnered with The Benefit Bank to help low- and moderate income wage earners obtain free assistance in filing federal and state income tax returns, and to identify work supports for which they may be eligible.

The Benefit Bank (TBB), a web-based, counselor-assisted program connects low-to-moderate income residents with access to potential work supports, such as health care coverage, home energy assistance, child-care subsidies and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps).

TBB sites that offer tax preparation assistance, provide trained counselors to help clients with household incomes of less than $56,000 per year, file their tax returns at no cost. Eligible clients can also claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-to-moderate individuals and families.

Income tax refunds can be received within seven to 10 days through TBB e-filing with a counselor and a visit for free tax filing coupled with benefit eligibility screening and application completion can turn into so much more.

Benefit Bank counselors are available at the Goodwill location in downtown Little Rock, located at 1110 West 7th Street. For more information, please call (501) 372-5100.

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Ticket to Work: The Ticket to Work Program is a nationwide initiative of the Social Security Administration designed to give disability beneficiaries, who receive SSI or SSDI, the opportunity to achieve steady, long-term employment by providing them greater choice and opportunities to go to work.

Eligible beneficiaries may use “tickets” to obtain services from Goodwill, one of the areas local Employment Network (EN). The program is voluntary and designed for beneficiaries who want to work without risk of loss of their benefits.

Goodwill’s trained staff will work with each individual to design a plan outlining the services needed to enable the beneficiary to reach his or her employment goal.

For more information about Ticket to Work, contact Dale Hoff, Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Services at 501-372-5100.

HOME CAREER SERVICES: Adult Basic Education GED Preparation Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy Keyboarding Computer Training Career Services Center Class Schedule Career Center Locations Rehabilitation

Assessment Goodwill Works Work Adjustment Training Extended Services Career Center Locations Vocational Rehabilitation Calendar Support Services. What you need to know:

The Arkansas GED Testing Program serves all Arkansans who are 16 years or older, not enrolled in or graduated from high school, and who meet other state requirements regarding residency and testing eligibility. The GED credential is based on five tests. The tests cover reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics. The tests also measure communication, information-processing, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. The GED Tests are designed to measure whether adults can demonstrate the competencies, skills, and knowledge equivalent of a high school graduate. The GED Tests are a nationally recognized measure of high school knowledge and skills.

So, prove yourself. Take the GED Tests.Call Goodwill Industries of Little Rock Arkansas at 501-372-5100 for GED preparation information and resources that can help you obtain your GED.

Adult Basic Education: Adult education programs provide basic skills classes to adults with less than a high school education. Adult education serves adult learners through adult basic education classes, which are designed for adults functioning up to the 8.9 grade level.

This course is designed for persons who need to review reading and math skills below the ninth-grade level. Topics may focus on skill development through the areas of science, social studies, and literature. Emphasis is on vocabulary development, comprehension improvement, dictionary skills, critical thinking, basic mathematical computation procedures, and mathematical problem solving.

For more information about Adult Basic Education offerings through Goodwill Industries of Arkansas and our service partners, contact Goodwill Industries of Arkansas at 501-372-5100.

This listing is current as of 06/02/2010.

Agencies located in ARKANSAS

Agency Name: FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY/CCCSPhone: 479-858-6172

Toll Free: 800-255-2227Fax: 479-750-3036

Email: wcohns@fsainc.orgAddress: 2305 East Parkway

Bank of the OzarksRussellville, Arkansas 72802

Counseling Services:

- Fair Housing Assistance- Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling- Homebuyer Education Programs- Loss Mitigation- Marketing and Outreach Initiatives- Money Debt Management- Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling- Postpurchase Counseling- Predatory Lending- Prepurchase Counseling- Renters Assistance- Services for Homeless

Languages: - EnglishAffiliation: FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY - CCCS

Bost Community Services - 618 South Knoxville Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801-6419

967-3335

Preschool Services - Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education

Hand-in-Hand is a preschool center for children from six weeks to five years of age. The program is unique because it serves children who are typically developing as well as those who have developmental delays that require short- or long-term intervention. Conditions that may place a child "at risk' include:

A low birth weight or premature birth An illness beginning at or shortly after birth The presence of a chronic illness which interferes

with normal stage of development Mental Retardation, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy Autism, and developmental delays Failure to thrive

Locations

Dardanelle, Arkansas:

5620 Meadowview Road (Huntington Community) 415 South 6th Street (Dardanelle/Yell County)

Program Services

Hand-in-Hand is certified as a Developmental Day Treatment Center (DDTCS) by the State of Arkansas. Low staff to student ratios make it possible for child development aides specialists to provide special instruction through daily skill sessions and specialized services. Hand-in-Hand program services include:

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Educational Services Speech, occupational, and physical therapy by licensed therapist Service Coordinator services Nutritional Services Standardized Testing/Evaluation Services Transportation to and from the Center

Hours of Operation

Hand-in-Hand operates daily Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., with hours varying from site to site.

Cost

Most children with developmental delays that are admitted to the program are Medicaid eligible.  Private Preschool fees for children typically developing are based on the age of the child and are competitive with local preschool centers.

Admission

All inquiries may be made to:

Dardanelle area, please contact:Michelle Irwin

Director of DDTCS415 South 6th Street

Dardanelle, AR  72834(479) 699-4600

mirwin@bost.org

The Skills Training Center staff is composed of professionals in fields of disabilities and vocational training. The program emphasizes skills and experiences necessary for job placement in competitive positions in the community.

The Fort Smith Skills Training Center operates on a year-round calendar with the usual hours of 8:00

a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional services include:

job skills training individual program plans (IPP) vocational counseling appropriate work habits socialization skills long-term job skills training and employment for individuals with limited potential for competitive

employment job coaching job placement and follow-up.

The Skills Center serves adults 18 years or older who have developmental disabilities and related handicapping conditions. These include, but are not limited to, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, hearing or sight impairments, and learning disabilities.

Referrals are received through the Arkansas State Rehabilitation Services office, Division of Disabilities Services, the court system, and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) as well as friends, families, advocates, public schools, and individuals who may request services for themselves.

For the Dardanelle area, please contact:Michelle IrwinDirector of DDTCS415 South 6th StreetDardanelle, AR   72834 (479) 699-4600mirwin@bost.org

Medicaid Waiver Services (Russellville )

The Bost Waiver Program currently serveschildren and adults with developmental disabilities, Pope and Yell counties.

The ACS (Alternative Community Services) Waiver is a state and federally funded program for individuals with developmental disabilities with an age of onset before the age of 22. The Waiver is an alternative to institutionalization. An individual in the ACS Waiver lives as independently as possible in the community (the least restrictive setting) with Waiver services and other supports-instead of living in an institution (a restrictive setting).

Statewide, approximately 3850 persons were receiving ACS Medicaid Waiver Services as of May 2009. Bost is one of the largest providers of ACS Medicaid Waiver services in Arkansas. Applications are made through the Arkansas Department of Human Services. www.arkansas.gov Unfortunately,

State funding for this program is limited which has resulted in a waiting list for the program.

The following services are available:

Supported Living Services : Provides direct care staff to work in the individuals home and community on goals and objectives desired by the individual that were identified in the MAPS (Multi-Agency Plan of Service). Supported Living helps individuals to develop and keep and/or improved the self-help, socialization and adaptive skills necessary to live successfully in their home and community, with their family or in an alternate living residence or setting.

Community Experiences : Provide services where individuals work towards goals that reflect their interests. They are used to help improve community acceptance, employment opportunities and general well-being.

Respite Services : Provided to or for any waiver individual who is unable to care for themselves on a short-term basis. This may be due to the absence of or need for relief of non-paid individuals who normally provides care. Non-paid individuals may include parents of minors, primary caregivers and spouses of participates, grandparents, friends and relatives.

Non-Medical Transportation : Enables individuals to gain access to Waiver and other community services, activities and resources. Activities and resources planned for must be identified and specified in the plan of care.

Supported Employment : This service is designed for individuals for whom competitive employment at or above the minimum wage is unlikely. It is also designed for individuals who, because of their disabilities, need intensive ongoing support to perform in a competitive work setting.

Case Management : A system of ongoing monitoring of the provision of services included in the waiver participant's multi-agency plan of care. Case managers initiate and oversee the process of assessment of the individual's level of care and the review of plan of care at specified reassessment intervals.

Consultation : Assists individuals, parents and/or guardians and/or responsible individuals, community living services providers and alternative living setting providers in carrying out an individual's service plan.

Organized Health Care Delivery System (OHCDS) : Allows waiver providers to sub-contract any service for which they are DDS enrolled. A written contract is required. It is the responsibility of the provider to line up sub-contractors, bids and bill for the service. These services must be prior-approved by DDS.

Adaptive Equipment : Provides for the purchase, leasing and repair of adaptive, therapeutic and augmentative equipment. This equipment must be required for the individual to increase, maintain or improve their ability to perform daily life tasks.

Environmental Modifications : Adaptations to the individual's place of residence (structure). They must be to ensure the health, welfare and safety of the individual or enable the individual to function with greater independence.

Specialized Medical Supplies : Items necessary for life support and the supplies and equipment necessary for the proper functioning of such items.

Non-durable medical equipment not available under the Medicaid State Plan may also be provided.

Supplemental Supports : Assist an individual to live in the community and participate in leisure, recreational, social and educational activities that make a positive difference their life.

Personal Care Services: Personal care includes hands-on assistance with bathing, bladder and bowel requirements, dressing, eating, incidental housekeeping, laundry, personal hygiene, shopping for personal maintenance items, medication, and mobility/ambulation.

Community Transition Services:  Non-recurring set-up expenses for individuals who are transitioning from an institutional or another provider-operated living arrangement to a living arrangement in a private residence where the person is directly responsible for his or her own living expense.

GOODWILL:

2100 N Arkansas Ave Store # 24

Store # 24 2100 N Arkansas AveRussellville,AR 72802Phone: (479) 967-6319http://www.GoodwillAR.org

-Jobs and CareersEvery 45 seconds of each workday, someone earns a job with Goodwill’s help — and you can be next!

Helping You Find a JobOften, the first step to finding a job is understanding your skills, interests and abilities. We have specialists who work with you to understand your prior experience as well as your job and career goals. Together we’ll design a plan to bring those dreams to life while connecting you with other community resources, like childcare or reliable transportation.

What to ExpectWhen you visit our career centers, you can:

Build a résumé Learn the secrets of networking Practice job interviews Learn how to dress for success Find out what employers expect from you

Skills You Will Learn

Goodwills offer training for jobs in healthcare, IT, retail sales and management, food services, banking, manufacturing and more. Many will offer office and computer skills training.We work closely with local business to know where jobs are growing and what skills are needed to fill them. Then, we tailor our training to make sure that you develop the skills that employers want.

Working and LearningWe know that, many times, people in our training programs need income now — and we can help you earn a paycheck while you’re getting ready for your next job. Many Goodwills offer opportunities to work in temporary jobs, such as our retail stores or in our business or government contract work sites.Sometimes personal and family needs, or even the difficulties of every day life, can keep people from finding and keeping good jobs. At Goodwill, we have professional staff available to assist you in addressing your personal or family needs.We can help you find childcare options, reliable transportation or provide access to counseling services, if needed. And if Goodwill doesn’t provide the service, we can locate other community organizations that do.Financial IndependenceGoodwill is committed to helping you and your family feel more financially secure.Below, you’ll find some easy steps to take in setting and achieving your financial goals, including how to educate yourself about money, how to claim tax credits that can put money back in your pocket, and how to begin saving for your future.

Learn It

Many Goodwills offer free financial education courses in your community. Contact your local Goodwill [2] to see what programs are offered in your area.

Educate yourself online for free by using the FDIC’s Money Smart financial education program [3].

Check out the Beehive [4] for tips about financial planning.

Earn It and Keep It

Take advantage of state and federal programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) [5] and Child Tax Credit (CTC).

Avoid costly money traps like payday loans [6], refund anticipation loans [7], title loans and check-cashing centers.

Work with your local bank or credit union to find accounts and loans that fit your needs with minimal costs.

Grow It and Pass It OnFinancial stability allows you to save money and set goals for your family. Learn how to calculate the cost of achieving those goals and how to develop long-term financial plans by building assets like:

Establishing an emergency fund Purchasing a vehicle or home Starting or sustaining a retirement fund Creating a post-secondary education fund such as a 529 plan [8]

Establishing a children’s savings account at your local financial institution Opening an Individual Development Account (IDA) [9]

Becoming financially fit is not a simple process. It takes a lot of work and commitment to make it

happen. With financial strengthening, you can create stability for yourself, your family, your career, your assets and your future.Contact your local Goodwill today for financial services and referrals to other agencies for programs like:

Money management classes Free tax preparation Credit and debt repair counseling Housing counseling Financial strengthening for kids and teens

Starting or sustaining a retirement fund Creating a post-secondary education fund such as a 529 plan [8]

Establishing a children’s savings account at your local financial institution Opening an Individual Development Account (IDA) [9

HOUSING-Counseling Associates believes in helping adults who suffer from serious mental illness reach their fullest potential. Our strong Housing Program is one of the effective tools we utilize to help individuals in achieving those goals.Counseling Associates provides over 50

housing opportunities with facilities in Pope and Faulkner Counties. This program helps the seriously mentally ill individuals who might otherwise find themselves homeless. Housing opportunities from least restrictive to more restrictive are designed to help individuals reach their

highest level of independence. Housing opportunities are available through two apartment

complexes and one transitional housing unit. Rent is based on the resident's monthly income. Additional services such as day treatment, case management, medication management and therapy are also offered to clients in the housing programs.

Hartford Square Apartments - Russellville-provide approximately 38 housing opportunities in the least restrictive of settings. The one and two bedroom apartments are designed to provide low income, independent living accommodations.

1400 Building Transitional Unit - Russellville Lighthouse Day Treatment - Russellville Three facilities are housed on the Community Support Program (CSP) Campus in

Russellville. One transitional unit providing more restrictive housing with 24 hour supervision, day

services programs, case management, medication management and groups. Eligible residents for the Apartments receive a Section 8 rent subsidy from the

Department of Housing and Urban Development. This subsidy is paid directly to the project each month and applied toward the resident's rent.

To obtain applications for the Apartments, please contact Steven Emmons at Counseling Associates, 3205 West Main, Russellville, AR 72801, 479-967-5570 Ext. 237 or by e-mail: Steven Emmons.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAM

The nation’s leading youth mentoring organization is growing to reach local children who need a Big Brother or Big Sister. The Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies listed below provide opportunities for you in your community.

BBBS of North Central Arkansas - River Valley310 N. Boston

Russellville, AR 72801

bbbsnca@conwaycorp.net

(501) 336-9505

24-Hour Crisis Line: 800-844-2066

110 Skyline Drive

Russellville, AR 72801

Phone: (479) 968-1298

Fax: (479) 968-6053

The Russellville Clinic houses the Outpatient Services for both Adults and Children and is also the home of the Therapeutic Foster Care Program and Information Technology Department. This clinic offers a variety of programs and services which include:

•Individual, Family, and Marital Counseling

•Psychiatric Services

•Medication Management

•CHOICE Children's Programs

•Case Management

•Substance Abuse Services

•Crisis Response

•School-Based Services

•DWI/DUI Educational Classes

•Therapeutic Foster Care Program

•Information Technology

•Information Systems

3205 West Main

Russellville, AR 72801

Phone: (479) 967-5570

Educational classes

in both English and Spanish are offered by the Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program (DASEP) of Counseling Associates, Inc. This location houses the DWI/DUI offices for the western end of the catchment area. DWI/DUI classes are held at the Russellville Outpatient Clinic location.

Disability Determation Service Disability Determation Service:

20708 E Parkway Dr

Russellville, AR 72802

(479) 968-2136