Community Resources

Arkansas 211 is the free, confidential, 24-hour-a day, multilingual way to connect individuals and families to critical local resources. These include food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare, and more. Arkansas 211 helps callers navigate their situation and then matches them with the best and closest resources in their community.

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

Report maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Adult Maltreatment Hotline at 1-800-482-8049.  Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates adult maltreatment complaints that includes abuse, exploitation, neglect, or sexual abuse of an adult.

ANAD's free, Eating Disorders Helpline is available for treatment referrals, support and encouragement, and general questions about eating disorders.  The Helpline is available Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm CST. They will return messages left outside of these hours.

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

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.

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.

One-on-one counseling, Home window & door lock replacement, Legal aid service, Emergency shelter, Emergency transportation, Emergency food & clothes, Weekly support groups, Weekly education & prevention training (i.e., fraud, caregiver, physical and or emotional abuse), and Assistance with completing the Crime Victims Reparation Application

Qualifications

• The victim must be 50 years of age or older.
• Self-identify as a victim of a crime.
• Be a resident of Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, and Logan county.

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.

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.

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

The National Alliance Of Eating Disorders is the leading national nonprofit organization providing referrals, education, and support for all individuals experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones.  The free helpline is run by licensed therapists who specialize in eating disorders and are here to help!  Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

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.

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

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.

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.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes mission is to prevent illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness, offering a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis and offering the Safe Haven Baby Boxes as a last resort option for women who want to maintain complete anonymity.  To see the locations of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, click here. 

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.

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.

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).

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.