Mission Statement The mission of the University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana is to connect students and community partners to quality learning through effective and timely educational technologies, student-centered support services, and emerging content delivery methods that support excellence in teaching and learning, value in training and workforce development, advancement in life-long learning, and elevation in civic and cultural enrichment. Purpose The purpose of this resource manual is to provide available practical and local resources to the students of University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana campuses. This is only a partial listing of the various resources that are available to the students in the four states area. If you find additional resources not listed or in need of updating, please contact the Counseling Department in the Student Center 2nd floor Room 224 or call 870 – 722 - 8225. Our Counseling Department is here to provide resources for our students to succeed in obtaining their educational goals by providing needed information and counseling. This Resource Manual is not an original model; it is adapted from the “SAU – Pregnancy Resource Guide”. Contributors include the following: Nancy Kemp, former Hempstead DHS Director Paula Washington-Wood, SAU Director of Counseling and Testing Eunice Walker, SAU Director Student Support Services Monette Shaw, Community Leader and Minister Judy Anderson, UAHT Dean of Enrollment Management Sonya Thomas, UAHT Director of Career Pathway Demechia Rowe, UAHT Activity Coordinator Lorena Cuellar, UAHT College Relations & Marketing Brian Berry, UAHT Vice Chancellor for Student Services Phyllis Hamilton, UAHT Guidance Counselor 1 Contents Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Contributors include the following: ............................................................................................................................. 1 Medical and Health Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Housing Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 Food and Clothing Assistance .................................................................................................................................... 20 Child Care Information ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Community Agencies.................................................................................................................................................. 33 Counseling Resources ................................................................................................................................................ 37 Crisis Resources .......................................................................................................................................................... 43 Miscellaneous Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 79 2 Unit 1 Medical and Health Resources 3 1000 Pine Street Texarkana, TX 75501 (903) 798-8000 2001 South Main Street Hope, AR 71801 870-722-3800 CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System 2600 St. Michael Drive Texarkana, TX 75501 Helpful phone numbers to know: - Main Switchboard: 903-614-1000 - Billing/Revenue Integrity: 1-800-756-7999 - Customer Service/Patient Relations: 903-614-2000 - Pre-Admissions/Financial Aid: 903-614-2262 - Human Resources: 903-614-2720 Magnolia Regional Medical Center 101 Hospital Drive Magnolia, AR 71753 870 – 235 – 3000 Magnolia Surgery Center 25 Columbia Road 47 Magnolia, AR 71753 870 – 234 - 5665 4 Health Care Express 3515 Richmond Road Texarkana, TX 75503 Phone: 903 – 791 - 9355 Hope Migrant and Community Health Center CABUN 205 Smith Road P. O. Box 1013 Suite D Hope, AR 71801 870 – 777 - 8420 First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center Formed as Right-to-Life of Texarkana, Inc. in 1974, our goal has always been to provide emotional, spiritual and practical support to women and teens with unplanned pregnancies. The focus has not changed over the years, but the vision has expanded. Today, we are located at 602 Main Street in Texarkana, Texas, and have a satellite cent in the Charitable Christian Clinic in Hope, Arkansas. All of our services are free of charge and confidential. Call for an appointment. (walk-ins welcome) First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center 602 Main Street, Texarkana, Texas 75501 . Telephone: 903 792 5735 . FAX: 903 792 5756 . E-mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am – 7pm (no walk-ins after 6 p.m.) Wednesday: 10am – 4pm (no walk-ins after 3 p.m.) Thursday: 10am – 7pm (no walk-ins after 6 p.m.) Friday: 10am – 4pm (no walk-ins after 3 p.m.) Saturday: Closed: Sunday: Closed: Some medical procedures require an appointment. First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center 114 South Main Street, Hope, Arkansas 71801 . Telephone: 870 703 2687 . Hours of Operation: Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] 5 Hannah Pregnancy Resource Center Hannah Pregnancy Resource Centers of South Arkansas are here to provide life affirming services to women facing pregnancy. We offer nonjudgmental care to preserve and protect human life so that you can find hope in what seems like a hopeless situation. Our three Hannah Pregnancy Resource Centers provide options for teen pregnancy, unexpected pregnancies or expectant mothers in need of assistance. Services include: pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, pregnancy options: counseling, post abortion support, adoption planning, and help with abortion alternatives. Contact us at the following locations. Sexual Health Hannah Pregnancy Resource Center strongly encourages anyone who has participated in sexual activity to visit their county health unit to receive STD/STI testing. You can contact your health unit at the county seat. Hannah Pregnancy Resource Center Locations: Camden El Dorado Magnolia 348 West Washington Street 101 West Main Suite 201 216 West Union Camden, AR 71701 El Dorado, AR 71730 Magnolia, AR 71753 870 – 231 – 9799 870 – 862 – 1317 870 – 234 – 8070 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday and Thursday Monday – Thursday Tuesday – Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Genesis Prime Care: Provides community-based primary and preventative care, specializing in Medicaid and Medicare patients. 903 – 779 – 6064. Lewisville Family Practice Center 1117 Chestnut Street Lewisville, AR 71845 870 – 921 - 5781 Charitable Christian Medical Clinic: 114 South Main Street Hope, AR 71801 (870) 826-7060 Call (870) 777-0094 Important Free Clinic information: Charitable Christian Medical Clinic in Hope, Arkansas offers Free Health Services or discounted health services to those who qualify. Medical Services are offered to those who meet the following guidelines: Uninsured, Low Income, Call clinic for fee information Languages Spoken at this Free Clinic: call for details Charitable Christian Medical Clinic Website: http://www.aacclinics.org/Hope.htm 6 Christian Health Center of Howard County Areas Served by Organization: Howard, Pike, Sevier, Little River, Miller Patient Eligibility Requirements: Photo Id 121 West Sypert Street Nashville, AR 71852-2431 (870) 845-2871 Hours: Services at clinic: Medical, Dental, Prescriptions Hours: In take 4pm-6pm on the second Thursday of each month. Closed by 9:00 p.m. Southwest Arkansas UAMS – Regional Program UAMS Southwest in Texarkana is one of eight regional centers across the state. Serving as an Area Health Education Center, the campus is home to three UAMS colleges, two primary care clinics, a pediatric clinic, a family medicine residency program, a regional cancer registry, community education programs, and a comprehensive medical library. The UAMS Southwest mission: Teaching, Healing, Searching, and Serving. UAMS Family Medical Center UAMS All for Kids – Neighborhood Clinics 3417 U of A Way 300 East 6th Street Texarkana, AR Texarkana, AR 870 – 779 – 6000 870 – 779 – 6000 Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday http://regionalprograms.uams.edu/ Stephens Community Clinic Baptist Health Family Clinic 113 West Ruby Street 200 East Walnut Stephens, AR 71764 Gurdon, AR 71743 870 – 786 – 9114 870 – 353 - 2800 7 Arkansas Department of Health County Health Units 503 Walnut Texarkana, AR 71854 Phone: 870-773-2108 The following Clinic offering occurs at each of the County State Health Services Units: Conventional HIV Blood Testing Rapid HIV Oral Testing Gonorrhea Testing Herpes Testing Chlamydia Testing Hepatitis B Testing Syphilis Testing HPV Vaccine Request information on Birth Control HPV and hepatitis vaccines available for VFC-eligible patients only. Special Health Resources for Texas Incorporated Texarkana Branch 1102 Main Street Texarkana, TX 75501 Phone: 903-792-5924 Texas Department State Health Services Texarkana-Bowie County Family Health Center 902