Regional Resources
Northwest Arkansas Community and Health Resources
2023-2026 ARCHWA Northwest Region CHW Board Member
Rosalinda Medrano Green
rmedrano@uams.edu
ARCHWA Executive Director
Judy Pile
judypileAR@gmail.com
Adult Education and Skills Training:
Arkansas Adult Education Center – search for free programs and services
Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI)
The Excel Center® at Goodwill (NWA) – adult high school (earn diploma)
The Academy at Goodwill (NWA) – skills training
Comprehensive Resources:
City of Fayetteville Community Resource List
Hark NWA (English, Spanish and Marshallese)
Samaritan Community Center Services and Resource Guides
Dental Health:
Diabetes Education and Support:
American Diabetes Association - Find a Diabetes Education Program
Association of Diabetes & Education Specialists – Find a DSMES Program
CDC - National Diabetes Prevention Programs
EACH online Diabetes Prevention Program for Arkansans
Mercy Diabetes and Nutrition Center
Domestic Violence:
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter
Peace at Home Family Shelter - women and children
NWA Center for Sexual Assault – not a shelter*
Early Childhood Education / Preschools:
Arkansas Department of Human Services Provider Search
EOA Head Start/Early Head Start
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) – Home Visiting Program directory
Employment/Workforce Development
Arkansas JobLink – explore jobs, resumes, or training programs in your area
Arkansas Workforce Centers (Fayetteville, Harrison, Mountain Home) – free services for jobseekers
Energy Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Food Assistance, Nutrition Programs and Education:
Arkansas Food Bank - find food assistance
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance - SNAP Call Center – 1-833-762-7275
CARE Community Center – Food pantry, cooking workshops and other services
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Northwest Arkansas Local Food Network
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) & Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP recipients
USDA National Hunger Hotline or 1-866-3-HUNGRY
WIC serving pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age 5
WhyHunger.org or 1-800-5-HUNGRY
HIV Care:
ARCare HIV Positive Connections
Engaging Arkansas Communities - screening, education, transportation and other
Housing / Emergency Shelters and Homeless Support:
Saving Grace NWA serving women ages 18-25
Housing / Longer-term:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Immigration Services:
Arkansas United Immigrant Resource Center
Legal Services:
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
Medical Equipment:
Goodwill Hospital Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Medical and Dental Services:
UAMS Directory of Charitable Dental and Medical Clinics
River Valley Primary Care Services – sliding fee available
UAMS North Street Clinic – uninsured
Community Clinic NWA – sliding scale
Mental Health Resources:
National Alliance of Mental Illness: Arkansas
Schmieding – Spanish / Children
Samaritan Community Center – low-income
Community Clinic – sliding scale
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential support 24/7. This hotline offers support before, during, and after pregnancy in English, Spanish, and more than 60 other languages
Prescription Assistance:
Reentry Services:
Nicole’s House - serving women
Returning Home - serving men and women
29:11 Healing and Recovery Center (Jeremiah House) - Berryville
Substance Abuse Family and Friends Support:
Al-Anon Family Groups 1-501-436-8121
Substance Abuse Recovery:
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) through BMRHC – reduction of cravings
Recovery Center of the Ozarks – Harrison (Men only)
Recovery Demystified – sobriety group meets Mondays at FPL, 6-7:30pm
Souls Harbor – transitional housing for men in recovery
Summer Camps:
Tobacco Cessation:
Transportation:
Pedal It Forward (free bicycles)
Latinas en Bici - Bici Escuela – Women and Children (8-13)
Women’s & Maternal Health:
Hope Place – Pregnancy Services in Berryville
Maternity Support Center of Carroll County
UAMS Mobile Health Services – prenatal care, contraceptive services, & women’s health services
Central Arkansas Community and Health Resources
2025-2027 ARCHWA Central Region CHW Board Member
Jordan Ford
JFord4@uams.edu
ARCHWA Executive Director
Judy Pile
judypileAR@gmail.com
Comprehensive Resources:
Arkansas Immerse serving ages 18-24
Centers on Aging | UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
Salvation Army Social Services
St. Francis House Food, Clothing, Utilities and Bus Pass
Dental Services:
Diabetes Education and Support:
American Diabetes Association - Find a Diabetes Education Program
Association of Diabetes & Education Specialists – Find a DSMES Program
Baptist Health Diabetes Self-Management Classes
EACH online Diabetes Prevention Program for Arkansans
CDC - National Diabetes Prevention Programs
Domestic Violence:
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Dorcas House at Union Rescue Mission
Early Childhood Education / Preschools:
Arkansas Department of Human Services Provider Search
Our House listing of Preschools and Providers
Housing / Emergency Shelters and Homeless Support:
Abba House serving Women and Children serving victims of domestic violence
Arkansas Immerse Youth Shelter serving ages 18-24
Awaken Women & Children’s Shelter
Better Community Development Empowerment Village serving persons with special needs
Canvas Community Church Dinner & a Movie
Firm Foundation Ministries Shelter serving men (501-945-7412)
Jericho Way Day Resource Center
Lucie’s Place Drop In Center serving LGBTQ young adults
Our House Shelter and Family House
Salvation Army Center of Hope Shelter
Housing / Longer-term:
Housing Authority of Pulaski County
Our House 12-month Stability Program
St. Francis House serving Veterans
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Food Assistance:
Salvation Army Hot Meal Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) & Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP recipients
USDA National Hunger Hotline or 1-866-3-HUNGRY
WIC serving pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age 5
WhyHunger.org or 1-800-5-HUNGRY
IDs:
North Little Rock City ID Program
Little Rock Municipal ID Program
Legal Services:
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
UALR Bowen Law School Clinic Services
Medical Equipment:
Goodwill Hospital Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Medical and Dental Services:
UAMS Directory of Charitable Dental and Medical Clinics
Mental Health Resources:
John Brown University Little Rock Community Counseling Clinic
National Alliance of Mental Illness: Arkansas
Our House listing of mental health resources
UAMS Crisis Stabilization Unit
Prescription Assistance:
Jefferson Comprehensive Care Clinics serving Jefferson and Pulaski counties
Substance Abuse Detox:
Natural State Recovery Centers
Safe Harbor serving those with mental and substance related disorders
UAMS Crisis Stabilization Unit
Substance Abuse Family and Friends Support:
Al-Anon Family Groups 1-501-436-8121
Substance Abuse Recovery:
Central Arkansas Treatment Services, LLC
Cre8ting Changes Addictions Counseling Services
Natural State Recovery Centers
Freshly Renewed Transitional Treatment
UAMS Center for Addiction Services and Treatment (CAST)
VA Addiction and Substance Use Care
Tobacco Cessation
Women’s & Maternal Health:
Baptist Health Expressly for You Breastfeeding Support
More Chances Period (Period Supplies)
Vestido Rojo Arkansas