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Highlands Oncology Group About Your Visit Clinic Information Clinic Location Contact Us Home Imaging Links Massage Patient Assistance Patient Education Physicians Research Staff The Center for Chest Care Treatment Info
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Benton County
Benton County Dept. of Human Services 273-9011 TEA, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare vouchers and lists of licensed child care providers Bentonville Housing Authority 273-1215 Rental assistance Helping Hands 273-2511 320 Airport Road – 10:30am-3:00pm M-F Assistance is not income dependent Can help with up to $100 if this is your 1st visit Assists with utilities or rent- once every 3 months Assists with food- once a month Assists with prescriptions Samaritan House 636-3142 Food and limited financial help for utility shut offs and eviction notices. Also deposits for a new residence. Some prescription help. Berryville Community Loaves & Fishes Food Banks 870-423-4246 10:00am-2:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday Gravette Care and Share 787-6760 Help with food, clothing, and limited financial assistance Rogers Salvation Army (Rogers) 636-8522 Assistance with food and utility shut off notices when funds are available Samaritan House 636-3142 Limited financial help for utility and eviction notices Springdale Bread of Life 479-750-5229 9:00am-12:00pm Wednesday and Thursday Financial assistance for shut off notices, rent, gasoline, and food. |
Washington County
Arkansas Support Network 273-0338 Serves Washington and Benton Counties Assist with housing and employment Support for families with disabled children at home Cooperative Emergency Outreach (CEO) Ph: 479-444-7500 1:00pm-3:00pm Monday-Friday Washington County south of the mall Emergency situations- eviction notices, utilities shut-off $50 for rent (once in 6 months) $100 or less for one utility bill (once in 6 months) Home Energy Assistance (EOA) 479-872-7479 Energy assistance programs Neighbor to Neighbor 521-2151 Through the Salvation Army Assistance with SWEPCO energy bills, but does not cover reconnections or deposits Project of Compassion 751-9359 Salem Lutheran Church 8:00am-11:30am Monday-Thursday Take 71B to Emma- go east on Emma- pass the high school- church is on the corner of Emma and Westwood Assistance with food, gasoline, prescriptions, and utilities when funds are available. Unable to help with rent. Red Cross 442-4291 Call to see if funds are available Salvation Army Fayetteville 521-2151 Springdale 751-7352 Assistance with food and utilities Provide furniture vouchers |
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American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 If there is an additional need beyond what ACS can refer out for, they will forward the information on to a patient advocate at ACS. They will not cover hospital bills, home health, cancer treatment, diagnostic services, or funeral expenses. Will cover lag time for drug assistance Arkansas Dept. of Human Service TEA, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare vouchers and lists of licensed child care providers Cancer Care 800-813-4673 Financial assistance through various grants for transportation, home care, and child care. If you have pancreatic cancer, the Hirshberg Fund provides general financial assistance. www.cancercare.org Church on the Rock (Yellville) 870-449-4855 Financial help is limited for utility bills Can assist with prescriptions and gasoline for doctor appointments Community Clinic at St. Francis House 751-7417 Take 71B to Emma- go east on Emma- pass Layman's- building is on the left, suite 300 Can assist with surgery and procedure bills- Make an appointment with Cathy Grisham and bring bills Hospital must accept Medicaid levels of payment $25 for prescription assistance (once in 3 months) Christians United Pantry (CUP) 756-5687 Springdale Christian Church 9:00am-12:00pm Monday and Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm Thursday Take 71B to Huntsville- go west on Huntsville- church is the second building on the left Financial assistance for utilities, rent, & prescriptions Large food pantry including frozen meats Must have 3 weeks between visits Helping Oncology Patients Excel (HOPE) 695-1060 www.hopenwa.org Prescription assistance Emergency financial assistance for travel, rent, or car payments - does not assist with food or clothing Depends on situation and funds Must have physician referral. |
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers 442-9063 Assists with volunteer transportation, meals, light housework, respite care, yard work, etc. Medicaid General questions 800-482-8988 Medical questions 800-482-5431 Medicare 800-MEDICARE (633-4227) Mission Northwest Arkansas Ministries 756-7151 First Baptist Church of Springdale- Deloris Breeding Call Monday for an appointment on Thursday Assists with fuel and cut off or eviction notices North Street Church of Christ 973-9767 9:30am-11:30am Tuesday 1:30pm-3:00pm Thursday Northwest Arkansas Cancer Support Homes Fayetteville Home 521-8024 Bentonville Home 271-2257 Excellent resource for cancer services in northwest Arkansas. Also offers the Look Good Feel Better program, and support groups. Second Mile Ministries 521-4787 9am-12pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Take 71B to W. Lafayette- go west on Lafayette- Second Mile Ministries is on the left, caddy corner from the University Baptist Church Assists with rent, prescriptions, utilities, car gas, etc. Clothing shop Transitional Employee Assistance (TEA) 501-682-8233 Financial assistance for families who are unable to support their children due to death, mental or physical disability, and/or loss of employment. Education, training, and help getting a job are also available |
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FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS & SERVICES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS |
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Sources 442-5600
Free loans of wheelchairs, bedside commodes, etc.
Will build ramps in homes for wheelchairs. Provide counseling services for the disabled to help them become more independent
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Washington Regional Medical Center 713-1085 Does not accept insurance, including Medicare $20 to install $30 monthly fee |
Northwest Medical Center 757-1500 $25 activation fee $25 monthly fee Access Interprises-Farmington 479-267-5888 |
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Community Clinic at St. Francis House 751-7417 Extractions- waiting list $19/office visit; $12-$50/x-ray; $41.80/tooth extracted; $105/complicated extraction Northwest Arkansas Free Health and Dental Clinic 444-7548 Free extractions- waiting list; For free antibiotics for infections before extraction call Tuesday morning and ask for Sandy to make an appointment Dr. JV Hays - oral surgeon Village on the Creeks 273-0111 Fayetteville office 251-7530 $60- if more than 6 teeth extracted Dr. Noble Dallison (Bella Vista) 501-855-9554 Referred by Dr. Hays office- very good denture work 
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Dr. Art Evans (Gravett) 501-787-5256 AR medicaid provider 1-800-DENTURES - for a listing of dentists with affordable dentures in your local area Affordable Dentures - Dr. Guthry (Springdale) 501-872-2700 Extractions and dentures- very affordable Payment upfront- $40/x-ray; $40/tooth extracted; $65/complicated extraction; $195 for the economy set of dentures; Does not accept Medicaid Located across from Harps Dr. Walsh (Conway) 501-327-6638 Extractions and dentures $40/x-ray; $40/tooth extracted; $70/complicated extraction; $245 for the economy set of dentures |
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Arkansas Lifeline through Southwestern Bell Significant discounts on monthly phone bills No charge for normal installation Pick up an application at the Dept. of Human Services, Must have a caseworker sign form. For more information call 1-800-464-7928 |
National Cancer Institute 800-4-CANCER www.cancer.org Patient Advocate Foundation 800-532-5274 Assists with job discrimination Debt crisis- negotiate payments with hospitals Negotiate Medicaid applications www.patientadvocate.org |
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Cancer Support Home (Fayetteville) 521-8024
Salvation Army Fayetteville 521-0857 Can stay approx. 30 days if follow guidelines Salvation Army Bentonville 271-9545 Can stay approx. 2 weeks, sometimes longer Seven Hills Interim Housing Facility 251-7776 Offers rooms for men who are working toward self-sufficiency. Must participate in life-skills classes and case management. Must be working for 2 weeks prior to entering facility. 3 - 6 month stay Soul's Harbor 631-7878 1206 N. 2nd/Rogers |
Helping Hands 273-2511 320 Airport Road - 10:30am-3:00pm M-F Salvation Army Fayetteville 521-2151 Springdale 751-7352 Provide furniture vouchers Soul's Harbor 631-7878 1206 N. 2nd/Rogers |
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Arkansas Supportive Housing Network North Little Rock 888-372-3703 Housing for homeless, low income, or medical disability Bentonville Housing Authority 273-1215 Fayetteville Housing Authority 521-3850 Section 8 Rental Assistance & Public Housing Rent is based on income- 30% of gross income Public housing waiting list is usually shorter |
Siloam Springs Housing Authority 501-524-8117 Covers Benton County - Rogers included Section 8 Rental Assistance - No public housing Rent is based on income- 30% of gross income Heritage Heights Complex- apartments for elderly individuals that allow pets- rent is based on income Springdale Housing Authority 751-0560 Section 8 Rental Assistance & Public Housing Rent is based on income- 30% of gross income Public housing waiting list is usually shorter |
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The Attic (Fayetteville City Hospital) 442-2523 Donated inexpensive quality suits from the doctors Clothes for men, women, children, toys, housewares Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary Thrift Shop 751-5711 |
Cancer Care 800-813-4673 Referrals for: counseling, support services, education, teleconferences, financial assistance www.cancercare.org Cancer Fund of America 800-578-5284 Warehouse of large donations Patients can call individually to order packages: Vitamins, candy, shampoo, inspirational items, etc. Supplies change month to month If stage 4, throat cancer, children, or teens- the process will be started immediately If not- call 2 weeks after order is placed to check on status. www.cfoa.org |
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Arkansas CHIP (Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool) Program 501-378-2523 To check status of application call: 800-634-6314 Offers health insurance options for high risk populations and those that may be denied insurance from main companies |
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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers 442-9063 Free transportation provided by volunteers NARTI in Springdale Pat Overton 361-2585 ext.108 Offers travel reimbursement for patients receiving radiation Ozark Regional Transit 800-508-RIDE ext. 242 Medical transportation- 8:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Sat. Non-Medical transportation- 9:00am-1:00pm Mon.-Fri. and 8:00am-5:00pm on Saturday Call a minimum of one day in advance $1.25 each way Razorback Transit 575-3849 Free bus service- mainly runs near the University of Ark. Bus routes located at the Chamber of Commerce Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Washington County: 479-872-7479 Ext. 17 Benton County: 479-636-7301 |
Ozark Transit Car Works Program 756-5583 Sells inexpensive donated cars that have been repaired; Must be working at least 30 hours a week for 60 days with one employer; Must have children under 18; Must live in Washington, Benton, or Madison County $1000 loan for any car- can work payment plan 6 month liability insurance $200 down payment J & L Schwarts Investments (car dealer) 750-9770 Has cars in all price ranges By Elm Springs exit off 540- from Fayetteville, go north on 71B, left on Huntsville (past Emma)- turns into Elm Springs Road |
| INFORMATIONAL INTERNET SITES | COUNSELING SERVICES |
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American Cancer Society www.cancer.org This website provides information on ACS programs, events, and local chapters, as well as comprehensive information about diagnosis and treatment. Cancer Care ww.cancercare.org This site provides access to all of Cancer Care's education and counseling programs as well as online support groups, website links, and tips on coping with cancer. National Cancer Institute ww.cancer.gov The National Cancer Institute is responsible for conducting and supporting research on cancer. There is extensive information on this site about the NCI and its programs. A valuable section of the site called "CancerNet" contains a wealth of information about cancer, treatment options, detection, prevention, genetics, supportive care, clinical trials, and a 'kid's page.' The site also provides information in Spanish. The Human Side of Cancer www.HumanSideofCancer.com Click on "Suggested Resources" for a thorough listing of available resources on various topics and informational website links. Other Links: www.cancerfacts.com www.oncolink.com |
Fellowship Bible Church 659-8884 Christian counseling - fee based on financial situation Ozark Guidance Center - Bentonville 273-1088 Many counselors are Medicaid providers Under family counseling, it can be billed through patient's Medicaid Well Springs - Rogers 986-0566 Family counselors To choose a counselor, you can call and interview them over the phone |
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Community Health & Wellness Library Cancer Material Collection 756-8090 x. 523 610 East Emma Ave. (corner of Berry & Emma) Excellent cancer resources: books, videos, journals, etc. |
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