Community Resources

Pregnancy testing, counseling, education, support, and referrals.

Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español, y no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States

Rehabilitation support groups for children, teens, family, and friends of alcoholics

Helps alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety.

Food pantry and youth development services in the greater Fort Smith area.

Confidential and anonymous intervention and counseling and links to resources in the caller's area.  Their goal is zero suicides in Arkansas by 2025.

Information, resources, and links to legal assistance.

The Arkansas State Library provides library and information services to state government as well as to citizens statewide through support and coordination of public library services.

The largest county park in Arkansas, Ben Geren offers over 1,300 acres of fun including tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, pavilion rentals, a safe shelter, community building, disc golf course, and walking, mountain biking, and fitness trails.  Parrot Island Waterpark and the 27-hole Ben Geren Golf Course are also available.

Boreham Library is the campus library at the University of Arkansas -- Fort Smith.  Fort Smith Public Library cardholders may use their library card to check out materials at Boreham Library.

In partnership with the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, Career Ready Fort Smith is a resource for those located within Sebastian, Crawford, and Franklin County, AR, as well as Le Flore and Sequoyah County, OK.

Our career portal will connect you to positions located throughout our region. If you’re currently employed or relocating and looking for opportunity, interested in returning to work or making your first jump into a career – the career portal will connect you. Search below to see what is available.

A walkable showcase of history, highlighting the role Fort Chaffee played in American military history beginning with WWII.  Sites include Elvis Barbershop Museum, Enchanted Chapel, Enchanted Doll Museum, Fort Chaffee Barracks Museum, Maness School House, and Vietnam Veterans Museum.

If you suspect child abuse and neglect in Arkansas, call 1-844-SAVE-A-Child (1-844-728-3224)

If you suspect abuse or neglect in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-522-3511

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors.  Assistance is offered in over 170 languages.  The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.

The official website for the City of Fort Smith offers resources and information for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Provides basic dental services to low income families who live in Crawford or Sebastian counties.

Faith-based organization providing safe shelter, meals, and support for men, women, and families.

Offers food pantry, Backpacks for Kids program, and other services for individuals facing emergency situations.

Improves the lives and encourages self-sufficiency of low-income individuals and families through services such as utility assistance, weatherization, home ownership, regional food bank, and dental clinic.

Anyone who is feeling depressed or suicidal can text HOME to 741741. A crisis worker will text back immediately and offer support and assistance by text.

See the modest home where General William O. Darby – founder of the famed Darby's Rangers that fought in Italy during WWII and evolved into the modern day Army Rangers – spent his childhood years. The home now serves as a heritage museum that contains personal military memorabilia of General Darby and other WWII memorabilia, as well as tributes to Darby and artifacts from Cisterna, Italy; Fort Smith's sister city.

Step back in time to March 24, 1958, to visit the site where heartthrob Elvis Presley received his first Army haircut, dubbed "the haircut heard 'round the world."

Offers a wide range of classes that are available to area residents 18 and over.  Flexible class schedules including day and evening sessions to meet the unique needs of adult learners.

End domestic violence and sexual assault through services, education and prevention programs to empower women, men, and children to live free of fear and harm.

Over 90 growers and merchants offer their homegrown or homemade produce and products in this outdoor market open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  Tourists and locals alike gather to sample the bountiful cornucopia our area provides. 

Arkansas’ oldest continuously running all-volunteer community theatre, the Fort Smith Little Theatre offers six full-run productions each year plus several additional short-run productions.

Housed in the 1906 Atkinson-Williams warehouse, exhibits illustrate the contributions of Fort Smith citizens to the cultural, political, and economic development of the area.  A special feature is the old-fashioned soda fountain where visitors can enjoy ice cream, sundaes, floats, and handmade ice cream sodas in a working 1920s-1940s pharmacy exhibit.

In 1867 the old post burial ground dating to about 1819 was elevated to a national cemetery.  Today it totals nearly 20 acres.  Notable individuals buried here include Judge Isaac C. Parker, known as "the hanging judge," and William O. Darby, leader of "Darby's Rangers" during WWII, a precursor to today's elite Army Rangers.

Explore life on the edge of Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, dangerous outlaws, and the brave lawmen who pursued them.  Over 80 years of history is preserved here, from the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory in 1896.

Four large community parks, seven neighborhood parks, walking trails, splash pads, facility rentals, swimming pools, playgrounds, riverfront facilities, a ferris wheel, miniature golf, and more are available through Fort Smith's parks and recreation offerings.

Located in a mid-century modern building featured on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places, RAM offers nationally and internationally recognized traveling exhibits and rotating exhibits of works by local and regional artists.

Founded in 1923, the Fort Smith Symphony is one of the most outstanding orchestras in Arkansas.  The orchestra includes over 100 professional musicians who travel from Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Tennessee, and New York, as well as Arkansas for rehearsals and concerts.  A typical season includes six full-length concerts.

A streetcar and railroad museum offering a collection of railcars including the Frisco 4003 Steam Locomotive and a working 1926 electric Birney Streetcar, which takes passengers on a 3/4 mile tour down a stretch of track between historic Garrison Avenue and the National Cemetery in downtown Fort Smith.

Help compulsive gamblers stop gambling and assist others who want to stop gambling.

Offers affordable medical care, x-rays, and lab services to the uninsured and underinsured.

Faith-based ministry assisting women, men, and families who are experiencing or have experienced a crisis pregnancy.

Meals, shelter, and services such as shower facilities, hygiene assistance, medical care, counseling, veterans' services, and education for homeless and low-income individuals.

Built on 170 acres of land, the nature center includes a lake, several hiking trails, and a building containing interactive exhibits and displays highlighting the River Valley region and a 1200-gallon aquarium containing Arkansas native fish.

Telephone, email, and online support for all ages about coming out issues, gender identity, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer sex information, and more.  They also maintain a 15,000-resource database.

Telephone support as well as factual information and referrals to local sources for seniors.  Provides seniors the ability to talk with trained peer support volunteers about issues including isolation, relationship concerns, bullying, family concerns, HIV/AIDS, and more.  The hotline offers a caring, non-judgmental person to talk with.

Telephone, email, and online support for teens and young adults up to age 25 about coming out issues, gender identity, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer sex information, and more.  They also maintain a 15,000-resource database.

Helps adults gain basic skills in reading, writing, and math.  Also offers English as a Second Language and citizenship classes.

Highly-trained advocates offer support, information, and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. They also provide information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers, and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat, and texting services are available 24/7/365.

Formerly known as Miss Laura's Social Club, the The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau is located in the only "row house" remaining from Fort Smith's Old West red light district.  Now restored to its former grandeur, it is the only former bordello listed on that National Register of Historic Places.

HelpLine staff and volunteers answer questions about mental health issues. Available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Fellowship and support for family and friends of addicts.

Fellowship of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

The nation's clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, abuse, abduction, and exploitation.

A single access point for those seeking help for a gambling problem.  Calls are confidential and the hotline is open 24/7.

Highly trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

The National Drug Helpline offers 24/7 drug and alcohol help to those struggling with addiction and seeking information regarding treatment and recovery.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The hotline is available 24/7/365 in over 200 languages.

The National Runaway Safeline is ready to listen to anyone who is thinking of running away or already has run away.  Services are confidential and nonjudgemental.

THE NEDA Helpline offers support, resources, and information on treatment options for eating disorders for individuals and their loved ones.  is available Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.

Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the oldest monument in Oak Cemetery dates to 1842, the same year Fort Smith was incorporated.  Encompassing 30 acres of city-owned land, it is the final resting place of over 100 marshals, deputies, and court-appointed officials, the founder of Fort Smith, an Arkansas governor, 15 Fort Smith mayors, 122 confederate soldiers, and at least 28 outlaws sentenced to hanging by Judge Isaac C. Parker.

OptionLine offers free, confidential help and information about pregnancy signs and symptoms, information on options, and referral to local assistance.

Fort Smith's charming and picturesque downtown park containing a ferris wheel from the 1935 World's Fair in San Diego, a vintage carousel hand-painted in Treviso, Italy, a refurbished Pullman railcar diner, a double decker vus concession stand, and more.

Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend, the water park features the region’s only wave pool, four twisting and turning water slides, a relaxing lazy river, an activity pool, a themed children’s aquatic play area, concessions, and more.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They created and operate the free National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. The hotline is available 24/7 and calls are confidential.

Distributes food from local and national producers and grocers to nearly 190 partner agencies.

This brand new one-of-a-kind, 12,000 square foot park overlooks the Arkansas River and offers pump tracks, a 12 foot vertical wall, a Plexiglas wall,  skating apparatuses, a mountain bike playground, and more.  The park features areas for beginner, intermediate and advanced-level biking and skating.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, committed to helping individuals achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.

Use the Safe School Helpline to report threats of violence, depression, and illegal activity that could harm children in Fort Smith Public Schools. Calls are private, confidential, and anonymous. Available 24/7.

Offers shelter and needs assistance through their mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

SAMHSA’s Helpline is a confidential, free, 24/7/365 service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. They provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also request free publications and other information. English and Spanish is available.

The official website for Sebastian County, Arkansas, offering information on elections, property assessment and taxes, detention center, and courts.

The Sebastian County Law Library offers access to print and electronic legal information including LexisNexis and Westlaw.  It is open to the public.

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.

The official website for the State of Arkansas offers information for citizens, businesses, and visitors.

Teen Line is a confidential hotline for teens who want to talk to other teens who understand. Teen Line is available every night from 8 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (CST).

Standing regally in the Belle Grove Historic District, the Clayton House serves as a living history book of Fort Smith’s elegant Victorian period during the city’s frontier beginnings on the border of Indian Territory. As you walk through the doors, step back to 1882, the year William Henry Harrison Clayton, Judge Isaac Parker's chief prosecutor, moved his family into this beauiful Italianate-style masterpiece.

Day shelter offering hot meals, individual case management, job counseling, psychological assessment, life skills training, bicycle rental, telephone and messaging access, mail service, budgeting classes, anger management classes, and housing search assistance.

Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid. Need to talk? Call! Our peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. We’re available 9 a.m.-4 a.m. CST. Volunteers may be available during off hours.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. TrevorLifeline is available 24/7. Trevor Text is available Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Set to open in Fall 2019, the national U.S. Marshals Museum will tell the storied past and dynamic present of the U.S. Marshals Service -- the nation's oldest and most prolific federal law enforcement agency.  Centered around the the U.S. Marshals Service core values of “Justice, Integrity, and Service,” the museum will form a national center of heritage and legacy, disseminate knowledge, and inspire appreciation for the accomplishments of the U.S. Marshals Service.

An annual art project in downtown Fort Smith, the Unexpected began in 2015 and has grown to include over 30 pieces of urban and contemporary art. From images of Native Americans to animals to aliens, these giant murals and art installations have become a distinctive part of downtown Fort Smith.

The UAMS Library provides medical information to UAMS faculty, students, and staff, as well as health professionals in Arkansas.  The Library is open to the public and offers a number of medical resources written for laypeople.