Community contact plan
Post Sheet · Hot Springs and Garland County, Arkansas
Reference: HS-0D9-2A
ZIP or area: 71901
Requested timing: Same day
ZIP or area: 71901
Requested timing: Same day
Start with your request
Enter a request below or try an example to prepare your contact plan.
This directory covers Hot Springs, Garland County and selected statewide services. Contact providers directly to arrange support.
Prepare your contact plan
1. Review the support needed
Use this checklist on paper. Contact details below are starting points; services may require an appointment or eligibility review.
| Check | Support to ask about | Contact starting point |
|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Food, meals and drinking water | 109 Hobson Ave (CRC) / 705 Malvern Ave (Jackson House) |
| [ ] | Shelter and a place to stay | Potter's Clay (624-1366) / Samaritan (321-2888) |
| [ ] | Healthcare and prescriptions | CCMC Clinic 133 Arbor St (318-1153) / OBHAW (624-7111) |
| [ ] | Wheelchairs and other mobility equipment | Goodwill HELP (501-372-5100) / iCAN (800-828-2799) |
| [ ] | Utility bills, heating and power | CADC LIHEAP (501-326-6229) / Salvation Army (623-1628) |
| [ ] | Rides and transportation | ADA Paratransit (321-6625) / Medicaid NET (888-987-1200) |
| [ ] | Legal help and benefit applications | Legal Aid AR (800-952-9243) / Garland VSO (501 Ouachita) |
| [ ] | Clothing, blankets and household essentials | Garage Church 122 Sanford / St. Luke 228 Spring St |
2. Contact providers and confirm the next step
Use the source links for current service details. Online directories are listed alongside providers and may require internet access. Check the source page for contact and appointment information.
| Provider or directory | Service area | Phone | Service details and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Arkansas — health equipment loans Health & care |
Arkansas statewide | 501-372-5100 | Ask about donated mobility and daily-living equipment through the HELP program. Source and service details ↗https://www.goodwillar.org/health-equipment-helps/ |
| iCAN Arkansas — assistive technology loans and reuse Health & care |
Arkansas statewide | 800-828-2799 | Explore device loans, demonstrations, reuse and exchange for daily living, learning, work and communication. Source and service details ↗https://ar-ican.org/about-ican/ |
| ADA Paratransit — eligible riders Transportation |
Hot Springs | 501-321-6625 | Advance-booked curb-to-curb service within defined city service area for certified riders with qualifying disabilities. Source and service details ↗https://www.hotspringsar.gov/165/ADA-Paratransit-Service |
| Area Agency on Aging Meals on Wheels Food & essentials |
Hot Springs · Arkansas | 800-467-2170 | Home-delivered or senior-center meals for eligible seniors and homebound adults, 905 West Grand Avenue. Source and service details ↗https://www.seniorspecialists.org/services/meals-on-wheels/ |
| Arkansas Community Advocates — food distributions Food & essentials |
Hot Springs area | Phone not listed | Community food outreach described by Hot Springs Farmers Market; check the organizers for next location and supplies. Source and service details ↗https://www.hotspringsfarmersmarket.com/partners |
| Arkansas JobLink — jobs and training programs Benefits & work |
Arkansas; filter to Hot Springs | Phone not listed | Free search of job opportunities, resume tools and state or federally funded employment training. Source and service details ↗https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/ |
| Community Resource Center partner directory Housing & shelter |
Hot Springs | Phone not listed | Official city list linking local housing, health, veteran and family support organizations. Source and service details ↗https://www.hotspringsar.gov/1871/CRC-Partner-Agencies |
| Community Services Office food pantry Food & essentials |
Hot Springs | 501-624-5724 | USDA food assistance at 2228 Albert Pike Road on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Official pages disagree on start time: 9 a.m. versus noon. Source and service details ↗https://csoark.org/food-assistance/ |
| Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic Health & care |
Hot Springs | 501-318-1153 | Charitable medical, dental, vision and pharmacy services for qualifying applicants at 133 Arbor Street. Source and service details ↗https://ccmchs.org/charitable-clinic |
| Craigslist — Hot Springs area free items Free stuff & exchanges |
Hot Springs area | Phone not listed | Public external free-items search page. Listings come from Craigslist users, not Post Sheet. Source and service details ↗https://www.craigslist.org/search/city/hot-springs-national-park-ar?cat=zip |
| Crossgate Church food pantry Food & essentials |
Hot Springs | 501-262-9779 | Second and fourth Thursday, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., at 3100 East Grand Avenue. Source and service details ↗https://crossgate.org/food-pantry-ministry |
| CSO emergency financial assistance — funding paused Housing & shelter |
Hot Springs, Garland County | 501-624-5724 | Emergency housing and bill assistance program reports a pause due to insufficient funding; other case management and referrals remain listed. Source and service details ↗https://csoark.org/other-services-2/ |
| CSO Garland County — local practical-help directory Community |
Garland County | 501-624-5724 | Local reference directory for food, housing, financial help, public services, children and work programs. Source and service details ↗https://csoark.org/community-resources/ |
| Faith Fellowship Church food distributions Food & essentials |
Hot Springs Village | 501-651-0484 | Twice-monthly food giveaways for Garland County and adjoining Saline County families at 3213 N Highway 7. Source and service details ↗https://ffc-ar.com/faith-fellowship-food-pantry/ |
| First Christian Church — emergency snack packs Food & essentials |
Hot Springs · 1806 Central Ave | 501-623-3389 | Small nonperishable-food packs offered during church office hours throughout the month, including between pantry days. Source and service details ↗https://www.fcchs.org/outreach |
| First Christian Church — monthly grocery boxes Food & essentials |
Hot Springs · 1806 Central Ave | 501-623-3389 | Church-published food pantry: fourth Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.–noon, at 1806 Central Avenue. Source and service details ↗https://www.fcchs.org/outreach |
| First Presbyterian Church — food pantry Food & essentials |
Hot Springs · 213 Whittington Ave | 501-624-5646 | Church calendar lists pantry dates in October; public directory describes third and fourth Wednesday distributions at 213 Whittington Avenue. Source and service details ↗https://www.firstpreshotsprings.org/Calendar |
| Garland County food assistance directory Food & essentials |
Garland County | Phone not listed | County-published directory of local pantries, meal services and food support programs. Source and service details ↗https://www.garlandcounty.org/m/newsflash?cat=1 |
| Garland County Health Unit — WIC and vaccinations Health & care |
1425 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs | 501-624-3394 | WIC food benefits and breastfeeding support, immunizations, and public health services. Source and service details ↗https://www.garlandcounty.org/514/Garland-County-Health-Unit |
| Garland County Library — community events and classes Community |
Hot Springs, Garland County | Phone not listed | Live calendar of local events, classes, music, family activities, bookmobile stops and seat/registration notices. Source and service details ↗https://calendar.gclibrary.com/ |
| Garland County Library — computers and Wi-Fi Benefits & work |
Hot Springs | 501-623-4161 | Public computers, free Wi-Fi, research resources and access to books and digital materials at 1427 Malvern Avenue. Source and service details ↗https://gclibrary.com/visit/ |
| Garland County Library — free information access Benefits & work |
Garland County | 501-623-4161 | Free on-site Wi-Fi, public computer access and digital learning resources rather than individual giveaway inventory. Source and service details ↗https://gclibrary.com/visit/ |
| Garland County Veteran Service Office — benefits and appeals Benefits & work |
501 Ouachita, Room 105, Hot Springs | 501-622-3795 | Help with veterans benefits, VA forms, service records and claims or appeals. Source and service details ↗https://www.garlandcounty.org/183/Veteran-Services |
| Hot Springs Community Resource Center Food & essentials |
Hot Springs | 501-762-8109 | Free lunch Monday–Friday noon–1 p.m., all welcome, 109 Hobson Avenue. Resource center Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; housing, employment, SNAP and partner assistance available on different schedules. Call 501-762-8109 before visiting for a particular service. Source and service details ↗https://www.hotspringscrc.org/classes-services |
3. Record your next step
Contact and arrangements
Organisation: ________________________
When contacted: _____________________
Confirmed next step: _________________
____________________________________
Details to share with a coordinator
Preferred contact: ___________________
Meeting place or service area: _________
Agreed follow-up: ____________________
Share only the details needed to arrange support.
Keep a copy for use without internet
Save the plain text or print this plan while connected. Your saved copy remains readable offline. Fresh searches, source links and updates require a connection. Recheck service details when you reconnect.
Optional handoff for a community coordinator
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PSS1|71901|T1|FD+MD+DM|HS-0D9-2A
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