Living as a veteran in the United States poses a variety of unique challenges. For example, veterans have high levels of homelessness, mental health problems and physical concerns. Veterans may also struggle with limited financial resources, making it difficult to respond to these problems on their own. Fortunately, with support and assistance, many veterans are able to improve their quality of life and face the challenges that impact them negatively. The state of Arkansas offers a wide variety of benefits, services and assistance to veterans. Below are some of the most useful programs available in the state.
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The American Legion is an organization dedicated to providing for wartime veterans across the United States. This organization has been in operation since 1919 and exists to provide a wide variety of benefits to qualifying veterans. Some of the American Legion locations in the state of Arkansas are listed below.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Pulaski
American Legion
https://www.legion.org/
325 W 29th St, North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-2608
Pulaski
American Legion
https://www.legion.org/
702 S Victory St, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 375-1104
Pulaski
American Legion
https://www.legion.org/
1415 W 7th St Ste 2, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-5836
Pulaski
American Legion
https://www.legion.org/
315 E Capitol AveLittle Rock, AR 72202
(501) 372-2608
Pulaski
American Legion Auxiliary
www.auxiliary.arlegion.org
1415 West 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72201
501-374-5836
Anger Management
After spending time in the military, many individuals develop problems with anger and rage. Anger management services exist to help these individuals learn to cope with their anger and express it in healthy ways. Arkansas is home to a number of organizations that provide anger management services.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Pulaski
Arkansas Family Care Associates Office
www.arkansasfamilycare.com/
505 S Elm St Suite C Searcy, Arkansas 72143
(501) 859-6249
Pulaski
Thriveworks Maumelle
thriveworks.com/
102 Country Club Parkway Suite A Maumelle, Arkansas 72113
(501) 819-2186
Pulaski
RiverStone Wellness Center
www.riverstonewellnesscenter.com/
5905 Forest Place, Suite 230 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
(501) 777-3200 x3
Pulaski
Chenal Family Therapy PLC
www.chenaltherapy.com/
10800 Financial Centre Pkwy #260 Little Rock, Arkansas 72223
(501) 781-2230
Benefits
Veterans throughout the state of Arkansas have access to a variety of benefits to help them be healthy and productive live their best quality of life. These benefits range from extra compensation to mortgage assistance. Below is a list of some of the organizations that provide benefits to veterans in Arkansas.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Pulaski
National Guard Association of Arkansas
www.ngaa.org
10836-11376 Arkansas Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72118, USA
501-758-6422
Baxter
Serenity, Inc.
serenityinc.org/
Post Office Box 1111 Mountain Home, Arkansas 72654
Because of the time they spent in the armed services, veterans deal with a wide variety of mental health problems, from depression to PTSD. Counseling is one of several treatment options available for mental health issues. It can help veterans to work through these problems by talking with a compassionate, understanding professional.
1801 Central Avenue, Suite C Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 623-5598
Garland
Quapaw House
https://www.quapawhouseinc.org/
812 Mountain Pine Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 318-0398
Garland
Small Group Therapy
http://smallgrouptherapy.com/?redirect=false
311 Whittington Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 547-3563
Polk
The Guidance Center
http://wacgc.org/
307 S. Cherry, Mena, AR
479-394-5277
Pulaski
Alzheimer’s Arkansas
www.alzark.org
201 Markham Center Drive Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-0021
Pulaski
Synergy Counseling Services, L.L.C.
https://www.mfloydtherapy.com/
4700 West Commercial Suite B1 North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
(501) 781‑0802
Disability Compensation
Depending on their circumstances and history, some veterans may qualify for disability compensation. This type of compensation is typically available to replace loss income for veterans struggling with a disability or disease caused by their time in the armed services. Below are some of the organizations that assist veterans seeking disability compensation in Arkansas.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Clay
NEA Wounded Warrior Group
https://web.facebook.com/nea.woundedwarriors/
North East Arkansas
@nea.woundedwarriors
Faulkner
Disability Support Services (UCA)
https://uca.edu/svrc/veteran-support-2/
tudent Veterans Resource Center Old Main, Room 206D University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035
501-450-3613
Hot Springs
Spa Area IL Services, Inc.
http://www.ar-sails.org/contact.html
621 Albert Pike Hot Springs, AR 71973
(501) 624-7710
Jefferson
Disability Resource and Advocacy Center (D-RAC)
http://www.ar-drac.org
7300 Dollarway Road Suite 111 White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-8600
Lonoke
Team Veteran
http://www.teamveteran.webs.com
25 Emily Circle Ward, AR72176
n/a
Pulaski
Center For Independent Living (CILs) – Arkansas
http://www.mainstreamilrc.com
300 South Rodney Parham Suite 5 Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 280-0012
Pulaski
Hearts & Hooves
https://www.heartsandhooves.com/
2308 Kellogg Acres Rd Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 834-8509
Pulaski
Paralyzed Veterans Of America
https://secure.pva.org/
65 Forest Cir Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 370-3848
Washington
Sources for Community Independent Living Services, Inc.
http://www.arsources.org/
1918 North Birch Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-5600
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Far too many veterans struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that more than 7 percent of veterans currently meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder. When dealing with this type of disorder, veterans need to seek professional treatment in order to recover.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Baxter
Omart, Inc.
Post Office Box 308 Gassville, Arkansas 72635
(870) 435-6200
Crittenden
8th Street Mission for Jesus Christ
www.8thstreetmission.org/about.html
717 East Broadway Post Office Box 7 West Memphis, Arkansas 72303
(870) 735-6010
Garland
Celebrate Recovery at Hot Springs Baptist Church
https://csiyouth.com/
Gospel Light Church- 600 Garland Avenue, Hot Springs
AR 501-624-5288
Jefferson
Second CHANGE Recovery Center
www.drugrehab.org
Post Office 2039 Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71613
(870) 850-6261
Pulaski
CATAR Clinic for Addictions
http://www.catarclinic.org
North Little Rock, Arkansas USA
(501) 664-7833
Garland
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://aawestcentralarkansas.org/
P.O. Box 6401 Hot Springs, AR 71902
(501) 623-6328
Pulaski
GYST House, Inc.
www.gysthouseinc.com/
8101 Frenchman’s Lane Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
(501) 568-1682
Pulaski
Mid-Arkansas Substance Abuse Services
4601 West 7th Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
(501) 686-9210
Pulaski
Recovery Centers of Arkansas
www.rcofa.org/
1201 River Road North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
(501) 372-4611
Pulaski
Union Rescue Mission
www.urmissionlr.org/
3001 Confederate Boulevard Little Rock, Arkansas 72219
(501) 374-1748
Sebastian
Harbor House, Inc.
www.recoveryhhi.org/
Post Office Box 4207 Fort Smith, Arkansas 72914-4207
(479) 785-4083
Education
Having a good quality education allows veterans to pursue better employment and enjoy a better overall quality of life. However, education can be expensive and difficult to obtain without help. Fortunately, a number of organizations in Arkansas provide a wide variety of educational resources and assistance to veterans and their families throughout the state.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Garland
Abilities Unlimited
www.abilitiesunlimitedhotsprings.com
Thrift Store 1819 Albert Pike
(501) 767-8610
Garland
Goodwill
https://goodwillar.org/
631 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR
501-321-0275
Polk
Healthy Connections
www.healthy-connections.org/
136 Healthy Park Drive, Mena, AR
(479) 437-3449
Polk
Rich Mountain Community College
www.uarichmountain.edu/
1100 College Drive, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-7622 ext 1380
Pulaski
Arkansas Community Foundation
https://www.arcf.org/
5 Allied Drive Suite 51110 Building 5, 11th Floor Little Rock, AR 72201
501-372-1116
Pulaski
Arkansas Promise
http://www.promisear.org/
322 Main Street, Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72201
1-855-649-0022
White
Darby’s Warrior Support
www.darbyswarriorsupport.org
110 S. Main Street, Suite CImage title PO Box 1463 Searcy, AR 72145
(501)724-0109
Employment Services
Many veterans choose to hold jobs after leaving the military. Being employed not only provides veterans with an income, but it can also improve self-esteem. However, it is sometimes difficult for veterans to find appropriate, good-paying jobs. Below are some programs in Arkansas that help to match veterans with open positions.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Pulaski
Equa Employment Oportunity Commission – Little Rock Area
https://www.eeoc.gov/field/littlerock/
820 Louisiana Street Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
1-800-669-4000
Faulkner
UCA Career Services
https://uca.edu/svrc/veteran-support-2/
Harrin Hall Room 223 A/B University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035
501 Woodlane Street Suite 230C Little Rock, AR 72201
479-394-3060
Food Delivery
In some cases, veterans become bound to their homes because of their age or disability and they are unable to go to the grocery store and/or cook meals on their own. Food delivery services exist to make sure that these individuals are able to get the nutritional meals they need when they cannot handle this task on their own.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Polk
First Baptist Church of Mena
First Baptist Mena
811 Port Arthur, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2511
Clark
Department of Human Services
humanservices.arkansas.gov/
602 South 10th Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-9886
Garland
AAA Meals on Wheels
www.seniorspecialists.org
905 West Grand Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 321-2811
Polk
Dallas Avenue Baptist Church
dabcmena.com/index.html
300 Dallas Avenue, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2697
Homeless Shelter
Homeless veterans on the streets in Arkansas face a variety of risks and challenges. One of the most serious problems facing these veterans is the lack of shelter. Fortunately, veterans in the state of Arkansas have access to several homeless shelters that can provide safety from the elements on a temporary basis.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Baxter
SPARKS Gamma House, Inc.
gammahouse.org/
Post Office Box 1230 Mountain Home, Arkansas 72654
(870) 425-9186
Benton
Community Development Corporation – Havenwood
https://www.nwahavenwood.org/
808 North Main, Suite 1 Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
(479) 273-1060
Benton
Genesis House, Inc.
www.genesishousesiloam.com/
Post Office Box 1506 Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
(479) 549-3438
Benton
Salvation Army – Bentonville
salvationarmyaok.org/nwarkansas/
3305 SW I Street Post Office Box 969 Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
(479) 271-9545
Cleburne
Cleburne County Cares, Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/CleburneCoCares/
2016 North Highway 25B Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543
(501) 362-8486
Crittenden
Families in Transition, Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/FITWM/
Post Office Box 15 West Memphis, Arkansas 72303
(870) 732-4077
Greene
Mission Outreach of Northeast Arkansas
missionoutreachnea.com/
Post Office Box 1122 Paragould, Arkansas 72451
(870) 236-8080
Hempstead
City of Hope Shelter
www.hopearkansas.net/
Post Office Box 596 Hope, Arkansas 71802-0596
(870) 777-7500
Hempstead
Hope in Action
Post Office Box 596 Hope, Arkansas 71802-0596
(870) 777-7500
Jackson County
Project New Start
www.projectnewstart.org/
1417 Dewey Avenue Newport, Arkansas 72112
(870) 523-8413
Mississippi
Mississippi County Union Mission
misscomission.org/About
Post Office Box 501 Blytheville, Arkansas 72316
(870) 763-8380
Polk
EFSP (Emergency Food and Shelter Program)
http://www.arvacinc.org/
606 Pine Street #109, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4707
Pulaski
Better Community Development
bcdinc.org/
3805 12th Street, Suite 203 Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
(501) 663-7221 ext. 1
Pulaski
Family Promise of Pulaski County
https://www.familypromisepc.org/
222 East 8th Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
(501) 372-0733
Pulaski
Little Rock Compassion Center
www.lrcompassioncenter.org/
Post Office Box 4249 Little Rock, Arkansas 72214
(501) 296-9114
Pulaski
VA Drop-In Day Treatment Center
https://www.littlerock.va.gov/
1101 West 2nd Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 257-4499
Housing
Veterans often have trouble finding safe, affordable housing after leaving the military, especially if they are living on limited means. In some cases, this even leads veterans to become homeless. Fortunately, a number of organizations in the state of Arkansas exist to help veterans find suitable housing at a price they can afford.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Pulaski
Our House I
ourhouseshelter.org/
Post Office Box 34155 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
(501) 374-7383
Cross
Operation Stand Down Midsouth
www.osdmidsouth.org
405 Park Street Parkin, AR 72373
(901)305-6410
Pulaski
AR Office of Community Services
http://nchv.org/index.php/help/help/arkansas/
Slot S330, PO Box 1437 Little Rock AR 72203
501-682-8715
Pulaski
St. Francis House, Inc.
http://www.stfrancisministries.com/
2701 South Elm Street Little Rock Arkansas 72204
501-664-5036×204
Sebastian
Earthbound Angels Inc.
http://www.earthboundangelsinc.org
7423 Hwy 271S Fort Smith, AR72908
+1 479-651-4914
Sebastian
Next Step Day Room
http://www.nextstepdayroom.org
123 North 6th Street Fort Smith AR 72901
479-782-5433
Van Buren
Fairbanks Rescue Mission, Inc.
http://nchv.org/index.php/help/help/arkansas/
723 27th Avenue Fairbanks, AR 99701
907-452-5341
Washington
Seven Hills Homeless Center
http://www.7hillscenter.org
P.O. Box 474, Fayetteville AR 72701
479-251-7776
Arkansas
Economic and Nonprofit Solutions, Inc.
308 South Rose Street Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160
(501) 358-9332
Arkansas
Turning Point Ministries, Inc.
405-A East Michigan Avenue Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160
(870) 672-9086
Faulkner
Bethlehem House, Inc.
bethlehemhouse.net/
930 Faulkner Street Conway, Arkansas 72032
(501) 205-0905
Garland
P.A.T.H. (Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)
1200 South Valentine Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
(501) 663-7221
Washingotn
Veterans Motel, Inc.
www.veteransmotel.org/
1288 N. Trinity Dr. Fayetteville, AR72704
970-401-0955
Hospitals
Like all people, veterans sometimes need to receive treatment in the hospital. Finding a good quality hospital ensures that the veteran gets the care he or she needs and is able to recover quickly. A number of hospitals that serve veterans are conveniently located throughout the state of Arkansas. Some of these hospitals and their locations are listed below.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Benton
Circle of Life
http://nwacircleoflife.com/
1201 NE Legacy Parkway | Bentonville, AR 72712
479-750-6632
Garland
Hospice of Central Arkansas
http://www.lhcgroup.com
835 Central Ave Ste 301 Hot Springs, AR 71901-5318 United States
210 N. Stateline Ave Suite 301 Texarkana, AR 71854
(866) 367-9445
Pope
Arkansas Department of Health Hospice
http://www.healthyarkansas.com
404 N El Paso Ave Russellville, AR 72801-3737 United States
(479)968-4177
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is one of the most common mental health problems experienced by veterans across the country. For example, studies have shown that this condition may affect as many as one in three veterans who fought in Vietnam. PTSD is a pervasive disorder that requires professional treatment.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Lonoke
A Veteran’s Best Friend
http://servicedog4ptsd.org/
PO Box 329 Cabot, AR 72023
501-605-0124
Pulaski
Pets 4 Vets
http://pets4vets.net/
Alexander, AR
501-690-3776
Pulaski
Wellspring Renewal Center
https://wellspringrenewalcenter.com/
101 N Woodrow Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
(501) 653-6716
Pulaski
The Bowen Wellness Center, Inc.
www.bowenwellnesscenter.com/
10515 West Markham Suite B2 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
(501) 458-4333
Washington
Soldier On Service Dogs
https://www.soldieronservicedogs.org/
2378 West Moore Lane Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704
htpp://www.soldieronservicedogs.org
Religious Charities
Religious charities exist to collect money or other goods and distribute them to people in need. Many of these charities focus on specific populations, such as veterans, while others distribute goods and services to anyone in need. Some of the religious charities that serve veterans in Arkansas are listed below.
The Salvation Army is a large Christian organization that sponsors a variety of outreach programs to spread the Gospel and help those in need, many of which are beneficial to veterans. This organization has convenient locations all across the state of Arkansas. The Salvation Army’s locations in this state are listed below.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Craighead
Salvation Army – Jonesboro
salvationarmyaok.org/jonesboro/
800 Cate Avenue Post Office Box 726 Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
(870) 932-3875
Garland
Salvation Arny – Hot Springs
salvationarmyaok.org/hotsprings/
115 Crescent Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 623-1628
Jefferson
Salvation Army – Pine Bluff
salvationarmyaok.org/pinebluff/
501 East 12th Street Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611
(870) 534-0504
Miller
Salvation Army – Texarkana
400 East 4th Street Texarkana, Arkansas 71854
(870) 774-2701
Pope
Salvation Army – Russellville
salvationarmyaok.org/russellville/
1004 Weir Road Russellville, Arkansas 72802
(479) 968-5369
Suicide Hotline
Because of the high level of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental illnesses among veterans in the United States, suicide is always a concern. Suicide hotlines provide veterans with a safety net in the event of suicidal thoughts or intentions. Several of these hotlines are available to veterans throughout the state of Arkansas.
County
Business Name
Website
Address
Phone
Sevier
Arkansas Crisis Center
https://www.arcrisis.org/contact/
P.O. Box 87 / 116 S 4th St DeQueen, AR
888-274-7472
Therapy
Because of physical limitations or conditions, many veterans require different forms of therapy. Physical therapy can help veterans to overcome certain symptoms, such as pain, as well as to improve their overall functioning. Below are some of the facilities in the state of Arkansas that offer physical therapy to veterans.
8114 Cantrell Rd Ste 240 Little Rock, Arkansas 72227
(501) 499-6783
Pulaski
Insight Renewal Center
https://insightrenewalcenter.com/
2723 Foxcroft RD STE 202B Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
(501) 406-2579
Washington
The Broyles Foundation
https://www.broylesfoundation.org/
3810 N. Front Street, Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 313-5079
Vet to Vet Services
When an individual is part of the military, he or she will face a variety of issues and challenges that don’t apply to other people, especially if the individual was involved in combat. Vet to vet organizations exist to provide veterans with opportunities to connect with one another and to help one another. Some of the vet to vet organizations in Arkansas are listed below.
