Student resources

Student resourcesResources to help underprivileged students are available in our community!

Medical ResourcesARKids 1stProvided by Arkansas MedicaidHotline: 1-888-474-8275 You do not have to visit a DHS office.

Eligibility information:

http://www.arkidsfirst.com/elig.htm

Medical Resources ContinuedArkansas Department of Health Resources they provide: Immunizations for adolescent 7-18 years and for adultsChildren: 0-6WICOther nutritional resources

Medical Resources Continued Rx AssistantPatient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine.

Medicare- Federal1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours, 7 days a week

Dental Assistance List of dental assistance in Arkansas

www.dds4nea.com/www.freedentalcare.us/st/arkansaswww.freedental.org/state/arkansaswww.freemedicalcamps.com/vcampinfo.php?campid=1142

Food Assistance Programs

Food Bank of Northeast ArkansasPhone Number: 870-932-3663Address: 3406 S. Culberhouse RoadJonesboro, Arkansas 72404 http://www.foodbankofnea.org

Food Assistance Programs Cont. Helping Neighbors Food PantryPhone Number: 870-935-7298Address: 900 W Huntington Ave Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404

Requires drivers license or photo ID, documentation proving income, residence, and current assistance. Only one visit per 30 day period.

Clothing AssistanceCRDC Chemical Free Living CenterPhone Number: 870-932-0228Address: 6009 CW Post Road Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401Web: crdcnea.com

Clothing Assistance Continued Blessed SacramentPhone Number: 870-932 2529Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401Address: 614 S. Church St

Bill Assistance The stress of money problems at home can affect how the child performs at school.http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansasCrowleys Ridge Development Council http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance

Extracurricular Activity Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEAhttp://bigbrothersbigsistersnca.org/Here's the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on childrens lives.

Statisticsmore confident in their schoolwork performance able to get along better with their families 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs 27% less likely to begin using alcohol 52% less likely to skip school.

Resources http://www.arkidsfirst.com/elig.htmwww.dds4nea.com/www.freedentalcare.us/st/arkansaswww.freedental.org/state/arkansaswww.freemedicalcamps.com/vcampinfo.php?campid=1142http://www.foodbankofnea.orghttp://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansashttp://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistancehttp://bigbrothersbigsistersnca.org/