STUDENT RESOURCES Resources to help underprivileged students
are available in our community!
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Medical Resources ARKids 1 st Provided by Arkansas Medicaid
Hotline: 1-888-474-8275 You do not have to visit a DHS office.
Eligibility information: http://www.arkidsfirst.com/elig.htm
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Medical Resources Continued Arkansas Department of Health
Resources they provide: Immunizations for adolescent 7-18 years and
for adults Children: 0-6 WIC Other nutritional resources
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Medical Resources Continued Rx Assistant Patient assistance
programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free
medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine.
Medicare- Federal 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours, 7 days
a week
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Dental Assistance List of dental assistance in Arkansas
www.dds4nea.com/ www.freedentalcare.us/st/arkansas
www.freedental.org/state/arkansas
www.freemedicalcamps.com/vcampinfo.php?campi d=1142
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Food Assistance Programs Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Phone
Number: 870-932-3663 Address: 3406 S. Culberhouse Road Jonesboro,
Arkansas 72404 http://www.foodbankofnea.org
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Food Assistance Programs Cont. Helping Neighbors Food Pantry
Phone Number: 870-935-7298 Address: 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.
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Clothing Assistance CRDC Chemical Free Living Center Phone
Number: 870-932-0228 Address: 6009 CW Post Road Jonesboro, Arkansas
72401 Web: crdcnea.com
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Clothing Assistance Continued Blessed Sacrament Phone Number:
870-932 2529 Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 Address: 614 S. Church
St
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Bill Assistance The stress of money problems at home can affect
how the child performs at school.
http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansas
http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansas Crowleys Ridge Development
Council http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance
http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance
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Extracurricular Activity Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEA
http://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.
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Statistics more 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.