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Children's Program at the psychiatric treatment center has been created to allow for compassionate treatment of children who are struggling with all types of behavioral and psychiatric health issues.

Provides a program that advises claimants regarding Federal and State benefits and assists with preparation of forms and securing the necessary supporting evidence. Completed forms are forwarded to the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs for presentation of the claim to the appropriate board or official of the agency involved.

Program seeks to improve the nutrition of eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and young children during periods of critical growth. Program provides: Electronic benefit cards (eWIC) for specific foods that participants redeem at local grocery stores Nutrition education Referrals to other servicesFoods provided to women and children may include: Milk Eggs Cheese Whole grains Juice Fresh or frozen fruits Iron-fortified cereal and vegetables Dried or canned beans Peanut Butter or peas Canned fish Foods provided to infants may include: Special food packages for breastfeeding mothers AND/OR Iron-fortified infant formula Infant cereals Infant foods

CPR and First Aid instruction available to schools, community and civic groups.

This unique leadership development experience provides opportunities for young people ages 14 to 18. Teens participate in activities in and out of the club and focus on community service projects.

Program emphasizes work as the first step toward building a brighter future. Through training, education and work activities, individuals are guided to become self-sufficient. This federally funded program provides time-limited cash assistance to needy families with (or expecting) children. In addition, TEA furnishes parents with work training and other supportive services they need in order to attain permanent self-sufficiency. The TEA program also provides assistance to children being cared for by non-parental guardians. Financial assistance is based on family size, income, resources and the ages of the children. Time-limited support is provided with a variety of supportive services while moving individuals back into the labor market.

Raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Provide substance abuse prevention support and programs in our regions Provide speakers for schools, churches, civic organizations, and others wanting to learn more about prevention Provide materials to individuals, schools, churches, law enforcement, or any group who needs them Recruit and participate in the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) surveys SYNAR Tobacco Compliance checks and coverage studies Provide assistance to community coalitions, drug free clubs, and others

Program provides interactive and practical classes and mentoring for our clients, both Moms and Dads, during pregnancy and through the first years of parenting. These classes can be taken on site at one of our centers and online through Bright Course.

An international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities which features a variety of sports and games. Children must be age eight or older to compete. Special Olympics events include alpine skiing, aquatics (swimming, diving, flotation races), athletics (running and track and field), badminton, basketball, bocce, bowling, cross country skiing, cycling, equestrian, figure skating, floor hockey, golf, gymnastics, powerlifting, roller skating, sailing, soccer, softball, speedskating, table tennis, team handball, tennis and volleyball. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings.

Exists to improve the economy of Arkansas by supporting talented, hard-working single parents so they can get life-changing education and training, enter the workforce successfully and earn living wages to enable them to better care for their children. We achieve this by providing scholarships and other wrap-around services to eligible single parents.

Weekly support group for all victims of domestic violence to share, learn, and try to regain control over their lives.

This program prepares and delivers regular meals to homebound seniors 60 years and older who are unable to shop and prepare the food for themselves.

Provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. Our five Child Development Centers, located in Fayetteville, Farmington, Springdale, Huntsville and Siloam Springs, provide a full-day developmental program along with speech, physical and occupational therapy to children six weeks to five years of age. An on-site nurse is also available for children with special medical needs. Our programs for adults include vocational training, job placement, independent living options, community involvement and recreational opportunities.

Program (formerly known as Food Stamp Program) provides food assistance to eligible households to cover a portion of a household's food budget. Benefits are distributed through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase eligible food items for home consumption including seeds and plants which produce food for consumption by SNAP households. Farmers markets are available for SNAP benefits as well as eligible retailers. In addition to food assistance, the program provides SNAP recipients with nutrition education, employment and training, and work experience in some cases.Call (800) 997-9999 toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to: Report a lost, stolen or damaged EBT card. Select a PIN when one receives a new card. NOTE: There is no need to change one's PIN if one requests a replacement card. Change one's PIN if someone knows what one's is or if one has forgotten a PIN. Balance inquiry. Obtain a list of last 10 transactions. Report if a store deducted the wrong amount. Ask a question about using EBT card. In the case of a disaster, the local DHS office will provide food. When help seekers mention the loss of food due to power outages or local disaster, they may request emergency food assistance. For power outage, the form requires proof of time power was lost and when it was restored. Customers have ten (10) days from the time power is restored to submit the request for assistance.

Program offers various events and classes throughout the year, including: Cooking classes Art workshops, Social media/internet safety classes Sewing classes Many more options

Non-Emergency Transportation program gives rides to and from Medicaid-covered health care services.

Assistance with regular and crisis home energy utility payments.

Provides pregnancy testing, adoption information, counseling and support services.

Provides assisted living for residents of the housing program.

Provides mutual support groups whose members are individuals who are involved in substance abuse or have other dependencies or compulsive behaviors.

Program provides advocates that listen to client issues and provide brief assistance, advice, and information.

Disaster preparedness, health and safety education courses (some fee-based).

Provides supplemental food for those in need.

Comprehensive array of outpatient services including mental health diagnosis, substance abuse assessment, counseling, paraprofessional services, adult rehabilitative day services, crisis screening intervention and inpatient services in cooperation.