Supporting the health and well-being of Fort Smith residents is a top priority. Explore programs and organizations that offer support resources below.

211 Call Center

For non-life-threatening situations or non-emergency questions about health and human services, call 211. 211 services include but are not limited to:

• Free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling
• Disaster assistance
• Food
• Health care and insurance assistance
• Stable housing and utilities payment assistance
• Employment services
• Veteran services
• Childcare and family services

For more information about 211, visit United Way of Fort Smith. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

Find Housing

• Fort Smith Housing Authority
• The Next Step Homeless Services
• Riverview Hope Campus
• Salvation Army
• Housing Rehab Assistance

Get Food Assistance

• Antioch For Youth & Family
• River Valley Regional Food Bank

Get Mental Health Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• The Guidance Center services include:
  • Outpatient counseling
  • Substance use treatment
  • Primary care
  • Psychological testing
  • Medication management
  • Group therapy
  • Programs for children, adolescents, adults, and families

Services for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

• Find a Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting

Services for Children and Infants

• Fort Smith Children’s Shelter
• Fort Smith Boy’s Home
• Safe Haven Baby Boxes

Services for Animals

• Fort Smith Animal Haven

Feature Your Organization

Don’t see your organization featured? Contact the Communications department to have your organization added to the Social & Support Services page.

Contact the Communications Department

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