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Rev. 10-2018
Desha County Resource Guide
Desha County Resource Guide
Rev. 10-2018 Page 1
Desha County Employment Resources ..................................................................................................................... 2
Department of Workforce Services .......................................................................................................... 2
Employers ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Employment Service Agencies .................................................................................................................. 3
Day Labor Agencies ................................................................................................................................... 3
Apprenticeship Programs.......................................................................................................................... 4
Volunteer Resources ........................................................................................................................... 5
Volunteer Database .................................................................................................................................. 5
Volunteer Opportunities ........................................................................................................................... 5
DHS County Office Volunteer Opportunities ............................................................................................ 5
Educational Opportunities ............................................................................................................... 6
Department of Workforce Services .......................................................................................................... 6
Adult Education ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Vocational and Occupational Training ...................................................................................................... 7
Colleges and Universities .......................................................................................................................... 8
Apprenticeship Programs.......................................................................................................................... 8
Cooperative Extension Service .................................................................................................................. 8
Cooperative Extension Training ................................................................................................................ 9
Quality of Life ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Department of Health ............................................................................................................................. 10
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers ..................................................................................................... 10
Shelters ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Food Pantries .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Medical and Dental Care Providers ........................................................................................................ 11
Department of Community Corrections Transition Houses ................................................................... 11
County Agencies .................................................................................................................................. 12
Department of Workforce Services ........................................................................................................ 12
Department of Health ............................................................................................................................. 12
Cooperative Extension Service ................................................................................................................ 13
Department of Human Services .............................................................................................................. 13
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Employment Resources
Department of Workforce Services
www.dws.arkansas.gov 1-855-225-4440 [email protected]
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has Arkansas Workforce Centers across the state that can tell you about job openings, how to look for a job, training programs, and more. If you are unemployed or currently employed but need a better job, then DWS and its Arkansas Workforce Centers can help by providing:
Free Job Search Help • Arkansas JobLink lets you post your information and skills for employers to see,
search for current job openings, and more. Visit www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov now to get started.
• Free access to computers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers to help you find and apply for jobs.
Help from Experts • Identify your skills and get help finding job openings that need those skills. • Create or update your resume to get the best results possible in your job search. • Career counseling for step-by-step job search guidance. • Get the facts about what kind of jobs are available and where they are in
Arkansas. Program Referrals for Specific Needs • Free GED and English as Second Language (ESL) classes. • Veterans Services programs tailored to assist eligible veterans with vocational
rehabilitation and other employment needs. • Help for workers who have lost jobs because of business closures or workforce
reductions due to the economic climate or man-made disasters and because of international trade.
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, including Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA), Work Pays, and more.
• Vocational rehabilitation for Arkansans living with a disability.
See the next page for local office contact information.
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Want to visit the nearest Department of Workforces Services office, Arkansas Works Center, or speak with local representative? See the information below.
Monticello DWS Office 477 S. Main St.,
Monticello, AR 71655 P.O. Box 30, Monticello, AR 71655
870-367-9900
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Employers Clearwater Paper Corporation 5082 AR-4,
Arkansas City, AR 71630 870-730-2300
Dumas School District 2213 S. Adams St., Dumas, AR 71639
870-382-4571
C.B. King Memorial School, Inc. 1402 1st St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-6211
McGehee School District 409 W. Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3670
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Employment Service Agencies ESA Staffing and Screening 310 W. McCloy Ave.,
Monticello, AR 71655 870-367-2727
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Day Labor Agencies ESA Staffing and Screening 310 W. McCloy Ave.,
Monticello, AR 71655 870-367-2727
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Apprenticeship Programs New Educational Beginning – CNA
P.O. Box 214, McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-6442 [email protected]
Career Pathways –UAM College of Technology-McGehee
1609 E. Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-460-212
Arkansas Apprenticeship Coalition (AAC)
See website for further details. [email protected]
National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)
See website for further details. 870-246-0320 [email protected]
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Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Database
This website allows you to search for volunteer opportunities in your area.
www.volunteerAR.org
Volunteer Opportunities Dumas Food Pantry P.O. Box 316,
Dumas, AR 71639 870-866-6985
McGehee Food Pantry 112 N. First St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-866-2881
Salvation Army 102 E. Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-5908
McGehee Hospital Auxiliary 900 S. 3rd. St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-5600
Delta Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
811 US 65, Dumas, AR 71639
870-382-4303
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DHS County Office Volunteer Opportunities Desha County DHS Office 200 N. First St.,
McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-4144
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Educational Opportunities
Department of Workforce Services
www.dws.arkansas.gov 1-855-225-4440 [email protected]
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has Arkansas Workforce Centers across the state that can tell you about job openings, how to look for a job, training programs, and more. If you are unemployed or currently employed but need a better job, then DWS and its Arkansas Workforce Centers can help by providing:
Free Job Search Help • Arkansas JobLink lets you post your information and skills for employers to see,
search for current job openings, and more. Visit www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov now to get started.
• Free access to computers, telephones, fax machines, and copiers to help you find and apply for jobs.
Help from Experts • Identify your skills and get help finding job openings that need those skills. • Create or update your resume to get the best results possible in your job search. • Career counseling for step-by-step job search guidance. • Get the facts about what kind of jobs are available and where they are in
Arkansas. Program Referrals for Specific Needs • Free GED and English as Second Language (ESL) classes. • Veterans Services programs tailored to assist eligible veterans with vocational
rehabilitation and other employment needs. • Help for workers who have lost jobs because of business closures or workforce
reductions due to the economic climate or man-made disasters and because of international trade.
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, including Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA), Work Pays, and more.
• Vocational rehabilitation for Arkansans living with a disability.
See the next page for local office contact information.
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Want to visit the nearest Department of Workforces Services office, Arkansas Works Center, or speak with local representative? See the information below.
Monticello DWS Office 477 S. Main St.,
Monticello, AR 71655 P.O. Box 30, Monticello, AR 71655
870-367-9900
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Adult Education University of Arkansas Monticello- McGehee
1609 East Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-460-212
UAMS Schmieding Center: • Home Caregiver Training
Program • Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) Training
206 Frankie Ln., White Hall, AR 71602
870-879-1440 [email protected]
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Vocational and Occupational Training University of Arkansas Monticello- McGehee
1609 E. Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-460-2102
UAMS Schmieding Center: • Home Caregiver Training
Program • Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) Training
206 Frankie Ln., White Hall, AR 71602
870-879-1440 [email protected]
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Colleges and Universities University of Arkansas – Monticello
346 University Dr., Monticello, AR 71656
870-460-1026
University of Arkansas – McGehee
1609 East Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-5360
University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Dr., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-575-8000
Phillips Community College- University of Arkansas
1000 Campus Rd., Helena, AR 72342
870-338-6474
University of Arkansas – Monticello
346 University Dr., Monticello, AR 71656
870-460-1026
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Apprenticeship Programs New Educational Beginning – CNA
P.O. Box 214, McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-6442
Career Pathways –UAM College of Technology-McGehee
1609 E. Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-460-2102
Arkansas Workforce Center 477 S. Main St., Monticello, AR 71655
870-367-9900
Arkansas Apprenticeship Coalition (AAC)
See website for further details. [email protected]
National Apprenticeship Training Foundation (NATF)
See website for further details. 870-246-0320 [email protected]
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Cooperative Extension Service
www.uaex.edu
Desha County ACES Office 310 Oak St.,
McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-3972 [email protected]
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Cooperative Extension Training Food and Nutrition (SNAP-ED) 310 Oak St.,
McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-3972
4-H 310 Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3972
Extension Get Fit 310 Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3972
Master Gardener 310 Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3972
Extension Homemakers 310 Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3972
Water Conservation 310 Oak St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3972
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Quality of Life
Department of Health
www.healthy.arkansas.gov
Desha County Health Unit – Dumas
761 Hwy. 65 S., Dumas, AR 71639
870-382-2377
Desha County Health Unit – McGehee
200 E. Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3910
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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers New Beginnings C.A.S.A. 412 York St.,
Warren, AR 71671 870-226-9955
Sobriety Living Center 2001 W. 5th Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-535-1111
Covenant Recovery 3201 W. Pullen Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-850-7527
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Shelters New Beginnings C.A.S.A. 412 York St.,
Warren, AR 71671 870-226-9955
Covenant Recovery 3201 W. Pullen Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-850-7527
Sobriety Living Center 2001 W. 5th Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-535-1111
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Food Pantries New Genesis Food Pantry and Outreach
721 South Trotter St., Dermott, AR 71638
870-538-7625
Dumas Food Pantry P.O. Box 316, Dumas, AR 71639
870-866-6985
McGehee Food Pantry 112 N. First St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-866-2881
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Medical and Dental Care Providers Delta Memorial Hospital 811 US-65,
Dumas, AR 71639 870-382-4303
DCSArk De Paul Health Center 161 Main St., Dumas, AR 71639
870-382-3080
Dr. David Chambers, MD 811 US-65, Dumas, AR 71639
870-382-8261
Mainline Health Systems – Star City
110 N. Drew St., Star City, AR 71667
870-628-5110
Mainline Health Systems – Star City Elementary School
310 Ashley St., Star City, AR 71667
650-419-2545
Mainline Health Systems – Star City High School
206 Cleveland St., Star City, AR 71667
650-419-2545
McGehee Hospital 900 S. 3rd St. McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-5600
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Department of Community Corrections Transition Houses Second Chance Recovery Transitional Housing
2821 S. Catalpa, Ste. 2, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-850-5261
CASA Women’s Shelter 1113 State St., Pine Bluff, AR 71611
870-535-2955
Covenant Recovery Inc. 3201 W. Pullen St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-850-7527
Sobriety Living Center 2100 W. 5th St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601
870-535-1111
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County Agencies
Department of Workforce Services
www.dws.arkansas.gov
Monticello DWS Office 477 S. Main St.,
Monticello, AR 71655 P.O. Box 30, Monticello, AR 71655
870-367-9900
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Department of Health
www.healthy.arkansas.gov
Desha County Health Unit – Dumas
761 Hwy. 65 S., Dumas, AR 71639
870-382-2377
Desha County Health Unit – McGehee
200 E. Ash St., McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-3910
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Cooperative Extension Service
www.uaex.edu
Desha County ACES Office 310 Oak St.,
McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-3972 [email protected]
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Department of Human Services
humanservices.arkansas.gov
Desha County DHS Office 200 N. First St.,
McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-4144
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This document is maintained by the Arkansas Department of Human Services. This list of resources is not all-inclusive. It may not include all available contacts and opportunities.