STUDENT RESOURCES Resources to help underprivileged students are available in our community!

Medical Resources ARKids 1 st Provided by Arkansas Medicaid Hotline: You do not have to visit a DHS office. Eligibility information:

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

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 MEDICARE ( ) 24 hours, 7 days a week

Dental Assistance List of dental assistance in Arkansas     d=1142

Food Assistance Programs  Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Phone Number: Address: 3406 S. Culberhouse Road Jonesboro, Arkansas

Food Assistance Programs Cont. Helping Neighbors Food Pantry Phone Number: Address: 900 W Huntington Ave Jonesboro, Arkansas  Requires driver’s license or photo ID, documentation proving income, residence, and current assistance. Only one visit per 30 day period.

Clothing Assistance  CRDC Chemical Free Living Center  Phone Number:  Address: 6009 CW Post Road  Jonesboro, Arkansas  Web: crdcnea.com

Clothing Assistance Continued  Blessed Sacrament  Phone Number:  Jonesboro, Arkansas Address: 614 S. Church St

Bill Assistance  The stress of money problems at home can affect how the child performs at school.   Crowley’s Ridge Development Council

Extracurricular Activity  Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEA   Here's the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives.

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.

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