Alternative Community Services (Home and Community Based)

(501) 730-9987

Alternative Community Services Waiver is a Medicaid–funded program that offers an array of services to persons with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.  Adults and children with various health and social needs may be eligible for a variety of support services, modifications to the home, or specialized medical supplies. 
 

Children’s Medical Services

(501) 682-2277

This program serves children with chronic illness, handicapping conditions, or special health care needs. An application for assistance can be made at any DHHS County Office or at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. CMS determines financial and medical eligibility. CMS nurses, social workers, and medical secretaries housed in 22 community-based offices provide resource and referral information. They also offer case management and assistance in paying for limited eligible services.
 

Developmental Day Treatment Clinic Services

(870) 268-2241

Developmental Day Treatment Clinic Services DDTCS) provide Medicaid-funded clinic-based services to approximately 7,500 adults and children with developmental disabilities.  The core services include Early Intervention and/or preschool services for children birth to five years of age.  Core services also include adult development for persons age 21 and above (or age 18 if person has a high school diploma).
 

Early Childhood Program

1-800-643-8258

The Early Childhood Program assists in provision and coordination of services to over 2,500 children ages three to six years with a diagnosis of developmental disability or developmental delay.  The program also offers center-based rehabilitative services to children ages three to five years.  Services are provided as a result of a multi-disciplinary team decision in accordance with a program plan.

First Connections Infant and Toddler Program

1-800-643-8258

The First Connections Program oversees provision and coordination of services to over 3,000 infants and toddlers with a developmental disability or a developmental delay and to their families annually.  Service Specialists assist families in accessing local services and in funding services that are not otherwise available.  Eligible infants and toddler’s ages birth to 36 months and their families may access an array of sixteen services.  Services are provided as a result of a multi-disciplinary team decision and service plan.

Integrated Supports

(501) 682-7845

Integrated Supports offer a variety of services to children and adults, based on individual needs, and are provided by local DDS community providers.  These are services that enable people to remain in their communities and reduce the need for institutionalization.

Licensure of Community Program Providers

(501) 682-8697

Community Providers who serve people with developmental disabilities are licensed or certified by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) Licensure Unit.  Programs are reviewed periodically to determine compliance with minimum standards.  Service concerns are investigated as needed.

Services Coordination for Persons with Developmental Disability/Delay

(501) 682-8678

Local DHHS staff provides assistance to approximately 6,000 adults and children with developmental disability or developmental delay and their families.  These staff conduct information intake, make eligibility determinations, provide case coordination, make service referrals, secure crisis intervention, assist individuals as they make life-changing transitions, and conduct follow-along with persons regarding further needs.

Together We Can 

(501) 782-4555

Together We Can (TWC) is a multi-agency, multi-departmental program that is available in 26 counties.  It provides services to children who have multiple needs but have been unsuccessful in services provided in the past.  TWC services address intense emotional, interpersonal, or behavioral challenges, a lack of success in traditional services, the need for services from multiple agencies, and the desire to remain the community. 

State Operated Residential Services 

(501)-682-8678

Human Development Centers located in Alexander, Arkadelphia, Booneville, Conway, Jonesboro, and Warren provide services to persons with developmental disabilities and/or mental retardation.  Services include residential, habilitation/rehabilitation, medical, social work, occupational, physical, and speech therapies, psychology, and community development and outreach services.  

Alexander Human Development Center, Alexander, Arkansas

501/ 847-3506

Arkadelphia Human Development Center, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

870/ 246-8011

Booneville Human Development Center, Booneville, Arkansas

479/ 675-2121

Conway Human Development Center, Conway, Arkansas

501/ 329-6851

Jonesboro Human Development Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas

870/ 932-5231

Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center, Warren, Arkansas

870/ 226-6774

Contracted Residential Services

(501) 682-8678

Individuals with developmental disabilities may receive an array of individualized services in the community at one of thirty smaller private residential facilities.  These services include education, therapies, and medical care.