Community Resources
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Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, transit, and other free or reduced-cost help right in our local area.
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Arkansas 211
2-1-1 is United Way's free, 24/7/365 confidential community health and human services information and referral hotline. 2-1-1 has responded to more than 21 million requests for help across North America and has impacted over 267,000 Arkansans. 2-1-1 guides you to find resources for: utilities, housing, employment, healthcare, tax services and much more.
2-1-1 provides expert, caring help in more than 180 languages. Get connected. Get help. Dial 2-1-1 or dial 866.489.6983 or text your zip code to 898-211. Visit arkansas211.org for more information or to get connected online.
Arkansas 211 site
St. Bernards Recuperative Care Program
St. Bernards Recuperative Care Program is a grant funded, 4-bed unit, that is located within the Crisis Stabilization Unit of Jonesboro. The unit acts as a bridge program between the hospital, behavioral health, the emergency department and homeless shelters that do not offer medical/mental health follow up care. We also offer Supportive Services to individuals who qualify that are not in our four-bed unit. Providing housing alone does not ensure success for individuals struggling with homelessness. That is why we continue to follow and provide assistance & support to clients for one year after permanent housing is obtained.
At St. Bernards Healthcare, we believe every individual deserves equitable care. We also believe that housing and healthcare go hand in hand. That is why we developed the Recuperative Care Program. We accept referrals from any St. Bernards Healthcare entity, outside sources and from individuals in need of assistance.
Contact Us For Questions Or Referrals
St. Bernards Recuperative Care
837 Willett Road, Jonesboro AR 72401
870.207.3070
drlawrence@sbrmc.org
Who qualifies for temporary shelter services? What is provided?
- Individuals who face housing insecurity or have housing that would jeopardize their healthcare safety without modification.
- Individuals who meet the HUD definitions of “homeless” or “at risk of homelessness” and have one or more of the following:
- Serious medical condition(s)
- Serious mental illness
- At risk of institutionalization as a result of a substance use disorder
We have a four-bed program that allows individuals to stay for up to 90 days while working towards permanent housing. Temporary shelter is provided based on availability. Individuals will be placed on wait list and offered this assistance in the order they are placed on the wait list.
Who qualifies for Supportive Services? What is provided?
- Individuals who are literally homeless (living in a shelter or a public or private place not meant for shelter)
- Individuals who meet HUD guidelines for At risk of Homelessness
- Individuals fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking
- Other populations that meet HUD guidelines for qualifying criteria
Supportive Services: If a participant qualifies under one of the qualifying populations, our program can provide:
- Intensive Case Management
- Utility Deposit Assistance
- *Rental Deposit Assistance
- *Rental Application Fee Assistance
- Grocery Assistance
- Legal Fee Assistance
- Mental Health Services Assistance if uninsured
- Limited Outpatient Health Services Assistance
- Transportation Assistance via Jets Pass
- First & Last Month Rental Assistance
- Short & Medium Term Rental Assistance
Craighead County Crisis Stabilization Unit
The Crisis Stabilization Unit located in Craighead county has been established to serve those in need during a mental health crisis. The best candidates are those who do not have an acute medical issue and are not actively suicidal or homicidal. Anyone with these feelings should call 911 or report to the nearest Emergency Room. For more information about the crisis stabilization unit, call 870.393.5335.
The Hope House
The Hope House is a project, of the Sure Foundation, to assist with fulfilling the spiritual, physical, and mental health needs of individuals in our community. It is open 7 days a week to the public to take a shower, wash clothes, get assistance with job applications, mental health counseling, etc. The Hope House is located at 111 Fisher St., Jonesboro, AR 72401.
The Hope House Facebook page
St. Bernards Medical Center Financial Assistance
St. Bernards Medical Center, CrossRidge Community Hospital and St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center provide financial assistance to qualified individuals, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, ineligible for government programs, within low income qualifications or otherwise unable to pay for medically necessary care.
More information on financial assistance
Better Breathers Club
The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club is a support group for people with lung disease. Led by an American Lung Association trained facilitator, learn ways to better cope with your diagnosis, talk with others and hear educational presentations. The group meets on the first Friday of each month from 1-2pm at NEA Baptist Hospital Conference Room.
Learn more about Better Breathers Club
Who qualifies for Supportive Services?
