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Program provides assistance to families with low income who are working and/or attending school. Qualified families receive vouchers for free or reduced cost child care at state registered or licensed providers through the DHS Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education (DCCECE).

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Common problems addressed in school-based sessions include: Difficulty adjusting to a stressful event such as divorce or loss of a loved one Behavioral problems such as oppositional defiant disorder Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorderThrough individual, group and family therapy, support services, and behavioral assistance, the School-Based counselors help children and families reduce the barriers to learning and improve the emotional and behavioral development of the child. By placing counselors in the schools, Ozark Guidance is able to serve children in a familiar place and with less interruption to their school day. This also helps reduce the costs and travel time by family members.

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides families with short-term fuel assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development resources, which provides a link to long-term resources to help families become self-reliant.

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Medicaid reimburses health care providers for covered medical services provided to eligible individuals with low income in certain categories. Eligibility is determined based on income, resources, Arkansas residency, and other requirements. Covered services also vary among categories.If you lose your card, call 1-800-482-8988 as soon as you notice your card is missing.NOTE:DHS is beginning the renewal process for ALL Medicaid beneficiaries NOW! If community members receive any request from DHS in the mail, THEY MUST RESPOND WITHIN 30 DAYS. Responding within 30 days allows community members to stay on their current Medicaid program or receive an automatic referral to the new program they may be eligible for. Not responding may cause a person to lose Medicaid Benefits.

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Programs provide assistance paying for Medicare premiums. In some cases, Medicare Savings Programs may also pay Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments if applicant meets certain conditions as outlined below:Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) ProgramProgram helps pay for: Part A premiums Part B premiums Deductibles, coinsurance and copaymentsIndividual monthly income limit*$1,084Married couple monthly income limit*$1,457Individual resource limit$7,860Married couple resource limit$11,800Special Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) ProgramProgram is a state program that helps pay Part B premiums for people who have Part A and limited income and resources.Program helps pay for: Part B premiums onlyIndividual monthly income limit*$1,296Married couple monthly income limit*$1,744Individual resource limit$7,860Married couple resource limit$11,800Qualifying Individual (QI) ProgramProgram is a state program that helps pay Part B premiums for people who ahve Part A and limited income and resources. One must apply every year for QI benefits. QI applications are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to peole who received QI benefits the previous year. (One cannot receive QI benefits if already qualified to receive Medicaid).Program helps pay for: Part B premiums onlyIndividual monthly income limit*$1,456Married couple monthly income limit*$1,960Individual resource limit$7,860Married couple resource limit$11,800Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) ProgramProgram helps pay for the Part A premium. One may qualify if any of the following is applicable: Working disabled person under 65 Lost premium-free Part A upon returning to work Not receiving medical assistance from State of Arkansas (please ask for information) Meet income and resource limits required by State of Arkansas (please ask for information)Program helps pay for: Part A premiums onlyIndividual monthly income limit*$4,339Married couple monthly income limit*$5,833Individual resource limit$4,000Married couple resource limit$6,000*Limits are slightly higher in Alaska and Hawaii. If an applicant has an income from working, he/she/they may qualify for benefits even if the income is higher than the limits listed.If one qualifies for QMB, SLMB, or QI program, he/she/they automatically qualifies to get extra help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage. Amounts may increase each year. If applicants's income and resources are slightly higher, he/she/they should still apply.What items are included in Medicare Savings Program resource limits?Countable resources include: Money in a checking or savings account Stocks BondsCountable resources do not include: One's home One car Burial plot Up to $1,500 for burial expenses if they have been set aside Furniture Other household and personal items

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This program provides a preschool with services up to five hours a day for children birth to five years of age diagnosed as developmentally delayed in two or more of the areas as defined by DDS. A comprehensive program plan is developed to address each child's needs.

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

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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.

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Operates a centralized telephone switchboard staffed by trained professionals who assess requests for emergency assistance and dispatch law enforcement, fire, paramedic or other appropriate emergency response units.

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Program dispenses summary justice and deals with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions. A Justice of the Peace is a local magistrate empowered chiefly to administer justice in minor cases, to commit for trial and to administer oaths. Some Justices of the Peace also perform civil marriages. Please call for details.

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Common problems addressed in school-based sessions include: Difficulty adjusting to a stressful event such as divorce or loss of a loved one Behavioral problems such as oppositional defiant disorder Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorderThrough individual, group and family therapy, support services, and behavioral assistance, the School-Based counselors help children and families reduce the barriers to learning and improve the emotional and behavioral development of the child. By placing counselors in the schools, Ozark Guidance is able to serve children in a familiar place and with less interruption to their school day. This also helps reduce the costs and travel time by family members.

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An important part of what CRDC does everyday is connect people with the services and information they need. If our agency does not operate the program or service you need, we will provide you with the necessary information and a referral to another local agency that can address your need.For your convenience we provide information over the phone as well as in our facilities. Our Human Service Centers are even equipped to assist individuals with completing and understanding assistance application forms.

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Program is a state park.

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Program provides services in the following areas: Health and Aging Marriage, Parenting and Family Life Financial Management Extension Homemakers Clubs

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Specialty care services provided by ARcare include but are not limited to: Asthma management Cardiology Chronic disease management Diabetes self-management HIV Immunizations Nutrition Services Orthopedics Pediatrics and Prenatal Women's health

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Individuals who are responsible for controlling and extinguishing fires and responding to emergency situations where life, property and-or the environment are at risk. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions. They also rescue victims and provide emergency medical attention as needed, ventilate smoke-filled areas and attempt to salvage the contents of buildings. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management. They are also a safe haven for abandoned newborn babies.

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Program provides doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners that offer gynecological and obstetrical care for adolescent girls and adult women in West Memphis, Blytheville, Earle, Helena, Lepanto, Marvell, Trumann, and the surrounding communities.Services include: Annual well-woman exams, including Pap smears and breast exams Referrals for mammograms HPV and STD screening Menopause management Prenatal care and education Pregnancy testing Teen pregnancy Family planning and contraceptive counseling Fetal assessment and monitoring, including ultrasounds Evaluation and treatment of: Abnormal Pap smears Endometriosis Irregular menstruation Uterine fibroids Ovarian cysts Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) The state's BreastCare program offers screening and diagnostic services for Arkansas women 40 years and older with no health insurance or limited medical insurance. Qualified women will receive the following services for free: Mammograms Clinical breast exams Pelvic exams and Pap test Follow-up tests, if needed

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Coordinates emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Also receives reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and disseminates emergency-related information.

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This is a faith based program that provides a food pantry for area residents in need.

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Program provides assistance with emergency food needs from supplies at the office or locates other emergency food for the client.

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Well-stocked pantry for use by persons needing food assistance who meet the eligibility requirements

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Provides supplemental food to those in need.

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Program provides one-time payments to energy suppliers to assist low income households in paying their energy bills. Assistance is provided as funds are available.Summer assistance program is available from July through September.Winter assistance program is available from January through April.

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Program provides assistance with reopening clients coverage. If community members lost coverage because they failed to provide requested information, they still can provide that information and have their coverage re-opened. They have 30 days to do so after their closing date if they qualified for Medicaid under Long-Term Services and Supports eligibility rules. They have 90 days after their closing date if they qualified for Medicaid under Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) eligibility rules.If one loses their card, they should call 1 (800) 482-8988 as soon as they notice their card is missing.NOTE:DHS is beginning the renewal process for ALL Medicaid beneficiaries NOW! If community members receive any request from DHS in the mail, THEY MUST RESPOND WITHIN 30 DAYS. Responding within 30 days allows community members to stay on their current Medicaid program or receive an automatic referral to the new program they may be eligible for. Not responding may cause a person to lose Medicaid Benefits.If one cannot upload their files using the website, they can submit items one of these ways. Write name and date of birth on each item submitted to DHS.MailDHS Pine Bluff Scanning CenterPO Box 8848 Pine Bluff, AR 71611Fax1-870-534-3421If file is 2-sided, fax both sides.In-personOne can bring their items to their local DHS office.

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