LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS

Telephone Assistance Programs - Many Arkansas telephone companies offer discounted telephone service plans to make basic phone service more affordable for qualified customers. Click on a state map and a telephone carrier from the drop-down menu to learn how to apply, or contact your local telephone company.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - helps low-income households with home energy costs . Available through local Community Action Agencies.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - provides funds to conserve energy in the homes of low-income people, especially those who are elderly, handicapped, or families with children.

Arkansas Drug Card Program - A free prescription drug card program for Arkansas residents. Card holders receive savings of up to 75% at participating pharmacies (including Fred’s, Walgreens, Kmart Pharmacy, Rite Aid, USA Drug, Super D Drug Stores, CVS/pharmacy, Harps Pharmacy, Albertsons/SAVON, and Harvest Foods Pharmacy). Log on to create a membership card, which is pre-activated and can be used immediately

Arkansas Resource Information Cybercenter (ARIC) - One-stop connection to community services in Arkansas.

Arkansas Workforce Center - Links employers and jobseekers through a statewide delivery system by providing a self-service resource center, personal assistance, and training for those who qualify.

DHS Childcare Assistance Program - Provides financial assistance to low-income families seeking quality child care services.

DHS Family Services - Information on assistance programs such as ARKids First, commodities and emergency food assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Transitional Employment Service (TEA), and weatherization assistance.

First Call For Help - (800)278-1848 - A FREE information and referral database of community services for residents of Benton and Washington Counties. A service of the United Ways of Benton and Washington Counties

The Crisis Center - One-stop connection to various resources offered throughout Arkansas. Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides information and referrals for housing, shelter, food, utilities, drug and alcohol programs, prevention programs in peer helping, violence prevention, and more.

Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance - A referral service listing food banks and grocery assistance programs throughout Arkansas, searchable by county or program type.

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