Unsheltered Community

Finding a way to help build relationships and provide assistance to those who are unsheltered who call North Little Rock their home.

photo of officer cobbs in uniform

Officer Shana Cobbs
Liaison to the Unsheltered Community
City of North Little Rock
Phone: 501-975-8780
Email: nlrunsheltered@nlr.ar.gov


Resources

Dental

CHI St. Vincent Health Clinic East
Appointments preferred, walk-ins accepted. Simple extractions $55, surgical extractions $100. Fillings $50-$80. Cleaning $90.

Monday-Friday 7:45-12:00pm.1:00pm-2:30pm.; Mornings: Walk- ins ONLY; Afternoon: Appointment ONLY
2500 East 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-552-4710

Harmony Health Clinic
Call for information

201 East Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-375-4400

Disability

A.E.D.D. Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled Inc.
AEDD provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or delays.

105 East Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Preparation for individuals with disabilities to enter work force thru education, social, and accessibility support.

Open Monday thru Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm;
900 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-686-2800

Disability Rights Arkansas Inc.
Vigorously advocate for and enforces the legal rights of people with disabilities in Arkansas.

400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite #1200
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-296-1775

Division of Services for the Blind (DHS)
Provides support and services to blind and visually impaired Arkansans.

700 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72203
501-682-5463

Little Rock Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
All services are designed and implemented to support the recovery, health and well-being of persons served. LRCMHC services can be obtained by self-referral, community organizations.

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
1100 North University Avenue, Suite #200 in Evergreen Place
Little Rock, AR 72207
501-686-9300

Metrolinks Paratransit

Rock Region Metro
Handicapped accessible LINKS buses cost $2.70 one way, $5.40 round trip. Must apply to the METROLINKS system, the application process takes 21 days.

901 Maple Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-375-9607 Ext 1

Rock Region Metro Travel Center
Handicapped accessible LINKS buses cost $2.70 one way, $5.40 round trip. Must apply to the METROLINKS system, the application process takes 21 days.

310 E. Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-375-9607 Ext 1

Veteran’s Day Treatment Center
Comprehensive homeless center for veterans only. Providing a broad range of education and special programs. Available to veterans ONLY.

Open Monday, Wednesday – Friday 7:00am -2:30pm, Tuesday 7:00am – 2:00pm.
1000 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-244-1900

Employment

Arkansas Employment Career Center (AECC)
Arkansas Employment Career Center provides career development by investing in those seeking to improve their quality of life thru education and training. They provide support to young adults (18 – 30), returning citizens, veterans, the homeless, and others in need. They provide: GED prep., college entrance assistance, entrepreneur encouragement, career building, resume development, job referrals, interview skills, communications skills.

300 South Spring Street, Suite #508
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-615-8922

Command Center
Command Center is a temporary staffing company finding the right associates for Construction, Manufacturing, Landscaping, and Hospitality.

Monday – Friday 5:00am-6:00pm
601 West 4th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72214
501-246-4621

Goodwill Adult Education Center, North Little Rock
Pulaski County Adult Education Center, GED, WAGE Certification

Monday – Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm
6929 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite #112
North Little Rock, AR 72116
501-392-0343

Labor Finders
Day labor coordinators. First fill out their forms then arrive at 6:00am wait to find daily work as available.

Monday – Friday 6:00am-6:00pm
7223 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-565-9632

People Ready
Apply on-line at www.peopleready.com then make an appointment for interview then wait to be assigned daily work.

Monday – Friday 5:30am-6:00pm; Saturday 6:00 – 10:00am and 5:00-5:30pm
1400 South University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-562-6111

Food Pantries

Amboy Community Food Pantry
701 West 47th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501-753-2777
Open: Monday & Thursday
9:00 am – 12 noon
Serves only residents of NLR or Maumelle;
must verify address with utility bill or lease.

Berean Disciple Church
“Caleb’s Helping Hand”
4509 Rogers Street
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Open: Last Saturday of each month
9:00 am – 12 noon
Serves anyone in need.

Christian Mission Church
1423 Moss Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Open: Monday-Friday
12 noon – 1:00 pm
Serves community of North Little Rock.

Dark Hollow Food Pantry
1900 North Pine Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Open: Wednesday
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Serves anyone who is receiving state/federal benefits; anyone who is homeless or low income.

First Baptist Church
2015 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-758-1525
Open: Tuesday
11:00 am-1:00pm
Serves 18+ years old; must fill out application on first visit, this is good for 1 year. Photo ID or receipt with current address; service provided once per household per month.

First Pentecostal Church
“The Basket”
424 East 17th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-758-3090
Open: Friday
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Serves anyone.

Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church Food Pantry
1723 Schaer Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-374-9520
Open: Tuesday
12 noon – 4:00 pm
Serves NLR residents (must bring photo ID).

Grace Church of the Nazarene
3923 Camp Robinson Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Open: Thursday
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Serves anyone.

Grace Hub, Inc.
901 S. A. Jones Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Open: 3rd Saturday
10:00 am
Serves anyone.

Greater New Hope Baptist Church
1723 West 44th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Open: 2 Weekends a month
10:00 am – 12 noon
Serves anyone.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
“Blessings In A Box”
800 Page Mill Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Open: 3rd Saturday
9:00 am -11:00 am
Serves anyone.

New Hope Baptist Church
1821 Edmonds Street
North Little Rock,AR 72117
Open: 4th Thursday of each month
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Serves anyone.

Next Step, Inc.
Text 501-350-4170
to schedule a delivery.
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Monthly, Delivery only.
Wednesday & Thursday,
sometimes Friday & Saturday
Serves anyone in need.

Park Hill Christian Center
4400 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
501-753-1109
Open: Tuesday
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Serves NLR residents

Pulaski Tech College
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Open: During the school year, monthly on Main Campus
1st Thursday
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Serves UA-PTC students & faculty;
Veterans in the Upward Bound program at the VA

River City Ministries
1021 East Washington Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:15 am – 10:45 am
& 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Hot meals served 8:00 am- 9:00 am
& 11 :00 am – 12 noon.
Serves those with photo ID and matching proof of residency.

Roots United
(formerly AR Advocates)
209 S.A. Jones & 1215 West 7th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Open: 24/7
Serves anyone.

Health Services

ARCare (Canvas Community Clinic)
General medical clinic and referrals.

Wednesday 10:00am-3:00pm
1111 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-455-2712

Hospice Comfort Care Center, Inpatient Center

2000 South Bowman Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-221-3338

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System, Inc. (JCCSI)

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
2525 N. Willow
North Little Rock, AR 72201

North Little Rock City Health Department
Appointments required, Proof of income and ID required. Free or low cost health screenings, birth control, STD, HIV/AIDS testing and referrals. No physicals.

Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
2800 North Willow Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-791-8551

Pulaski County STD Clinic
Appointments required, photo ID required. Free or low cost STD, HIV/AIDS testing and referrals. $5 records maintenance fee without Medicaid.

Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
3915 West 8th Street, 2nd floor
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-280-3100

River City Ministry- Day Services for the Homeless
By appointment only. Call for appointments, serving adults. Insurance of $5 cash required at each visit.

Call 8:00 – 12:00 daily to schedule appointment
1021 East Washington
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-376-6694

Towbin Healthcare & VA Medical Center

2200 Fort Roots Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Housing / Shelters

A.B.B.A House
Provides shelter for homeless and/or pregnant women, Non-pregnant women can stay up to 3 weeks, pregnant women can stay up to 1 month after the child is born, no drug problems or mental illness.

1002 South Oak Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-9718

Centers for Youth and Families, Youth Emergency Shelter
Shelter for homeless and runaway youth, ages 8 to 18, wheelchair accessible, children may stay up to 45 days. Must be DHS clients.

6425 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-8686

Dorcas House- A Division of Union Rescue Mission
Women’s domestic Violence Program: 9 month program for women and children in domestic abuse situations, male children allowed through 17 years of age (on a space available basis).

P.O. Box #164057
Little Rock, AR 72216

Gaines House
Transitional home for women with disabilities. Call for cost and other information

Contact hours 6:00am – 10:00pm
1702 Gaines Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-376-7992

Hand Up Housing of Arkansas
Homeless and transitional housing. The first step in a graduated, Christ centered, case managed program to help men and women in need move from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

620 Curtis Sykes Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-658-1449

Little Rock Compassion Center (Men’s)
Men’s homeless shelter must have ID and be over 18. Must be sober, no medical services available.

Check-in at 2:25pm
3618 West Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-296-9114

Little Rock Compassion Center (Women’s)
Women’s homeless shelter must have ID and be over 18.

Check-in 3:00pm.
4210 Asher Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-663-2972

Nehemiah House, A Division of Union Rescue Mission
Men’s homeless shelter, 4-free days per month, free if the weather is below freezing, after that $6 per day (includes breakfast and dinner). You must be out of the building daily by 7am. Once in at night you cannot leave and re-enter.

2921 Springer Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72216
501-374-1108

Our House
Working shelter for men, women, and families, wheelchair accessible, long term shelter available (up to 2 years). Many educational programs, meals, clothing, and classes available, domestic violence recovery. Must be working a minimum of 32 hours a week soon after moving in.

302 East Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-374-7383 Ext #1

St. Francis House
Residential placement for veterans thru the Veterans Day Treatment Center.

2701 South Elm Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-664-5036

Women and Children First
Safe, secure shelter and supportive services for domestic violence victims and their children, providing: 24 hour hot-line for crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals.

P.O. Box #1954
Little Rock, AR 72203

Reentry Programs

Our House Reentry Program
In addition to the job skills, life skills and adult education programming offered at the Career Center, reentry participants receive one-on-one guidance in building a career plan and navigating potential obstacles to employment, housing, and the legal system.

Reentry Orientation Mondays 11:00am in the Career Center.
302 East Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-374-7383 Ext. #218, 161, & 165

River City Ministry – Day Services for the Homeless
By appointment only. Call for appointments. Serving adults. $5 cash payment required at each visit. We offer an eye clinic with full exam and prescription glasses if available.

1021 East Washington
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-376-6694

Rock City Reentry
Inside Workforce Services. Comprehensive, reentry program. Must be within 180 days of release.

5401 South University
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-682-0228

Safe Harbor of Little Rock
Transitional housing for men with substance abuse issues.

4800 Springer Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-374-5399

Sober Living
Transitional housing for men with substance abuse issues.

4201 John Barrow Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-562-0507

St. Francis House
Transitional housing for Veterans ONLY, referred from the VA Day Treatment Center.

2701 South Elm Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-664-5036

Immigration Resources

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The mission of the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to eliminate domestic violence and promote healthy families.

700 South Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
If you are in danger call 911, Your local hotline or U.S. Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233). Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866-331-9474

El Zocalo Immigration Resource Center
El Zocalo Immigrant Resource Center works to connect immigrant individuals and families in need with services and support.

5500 Geyer Springs Road, inside Geyer Springs United Methodist Church
Little Rock, AR 72209

Inpatient Treatment

Gyst House
Coed long term treatment facility. Must not need detox and must be able to work. Does take parolees and court ordered clients. $250 entry fee.

8101 Frenchman’s Lane
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-568-1682

Hoover Center
Inpatient / long term treatment for all drugs and alcohol. Accepts amphetamines, meth, and cocaine long term. NO DETOX. Program has enhancement services such as work program. Must call for entry. Fees: call for fees.

3604 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-663-4774

Rehabs.org
Find an accredited treatment rehab in North Little Rock. There are currently 15 drug & alcohol detox, inpatient, outpatient rehab centers in North Little Rock, AR.

LGBTQ Resources

Arkansas for Equality
AFE is an organization supporting equality for all Arkansans.

P.O. Box #13066
Maumelle, AR 72113
501-444-2575

Central Arkansas Pride (C.A.P.)
C.A.P. organizes the annual Little Rock Pride Parade and Festival in October as well as helps organize local programming and the PFLAG Pride scholarship fund.

P.O. Box #250096
Little Rock, AR 72225
501-404-8498

Lucie’s Place
Lucie’s Place assists Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) young adults (18-25) experiencing homelessness with housing, services and support.

300 South Spring Street, #715
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-508-5005

Parents and Friends of Lesbian, Gay (and Transgender) People (PFLAG) Little Rock
Call for location. Also Diverse Youth for Social Change (D.Y.S.C.), for LGBTQ youth ages 13-22.

Meets 3rd Friday of each month.
800 Scott Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-291-2507

The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

Open 24/7.
866-488-7386 Hotline

Transportation

Jericho Way, Homeless Day Resource Center
Homeless day center. Transportation to and from shelters and to Medical and employment appointments in Pulaski County.

Transportation services Monday-Friday 7:30am-2:30pm.
3000 Springer Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-916-9859

Recycle Bikes for Kids
Provides free bicycles for children. And allows adults an opportunity to earn a bike by volunteering to repair bikes for children.

Monday 1:00pm-7:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm.
717 East 10th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-563-8264

Rock Region Metro, (C.A.T.) Little Rock – City Bus System
One ride $1.35, $1.40 with transfer, all day pass $3.75, all month pass (31 – day) $36.00.

Open 7:00am-6:00pm daily.
310 East Capitol Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-375-1163

Utility Payment Assistance

Central Arkansas Development Council (C.A.D.C.) Little Rock
Providing assistance with utility bills and emergency conservations when funds are available.

5401 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-603-0909

Salvation Army North Little Rock
By appointment. Funding only Entergy Electric as funds are availability, Proof of the emergency as to reason for inability to pay, must have disabled individual in household.

5100 North Locust
North Little Rock, AR 72116
501-313-2405

St. Francis House
Assistance with utility bills must have shut-off notices. NO rental assistance available. Must provide photo ID, Social Security card, and proof of income. Assistance as funds are available.

Open Monday – Thursday 8:30am-11:30am – 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Fridays 8:30 – 11:30am – 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
2701 South Elm Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-664-5036

Youth Resources

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
1400 West Markham, Suite #306
Little Rock, AR 72201

Arkansas Child Abuse Prevention Hotline

800-482-5964

Arkansas DHS/Division of Children and Family Services

Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM
P.O. Box #1437 Slot S-560, 700 Main St.
Little Rock, AR 72203
501-682-8770

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
312 West Pershing Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Centers for Youth and Families Residential Services

6501 West 12th Street (EMAC), 6601 West 12th Street (EMCC)
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-660-6880

Immerse Arkansas

5300 Asher Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-404-9890

Pulaski County Youth Services
County Youth Services is an organization dedicated to providing quality enrichment and educational programs for the youth of Pulaski County.

201 South Broadway, Suite #220
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-340-8250