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Help in Pocahontas
10 service locations · 4 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Black River Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
1407 Patrick Dr, Pocahontas · 870-892-5112
Head Start early childhood program — 8 funded slots; operated by Black River Area Development Corporation.
Black River Early Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
1411 Patrick Dr, Pocahontas · 870-892-0241
Head Start early childhood program — 32 funded slots; operated by Black River Area Development Corporation.
Black River Early Child Development Center #2
Child care and early childhood education
1826 Highway 67 S, Pocahontas · 870-202-1510
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Black River Area Development Corporation.
Oak Street Child Development Center
Child care and early childhood education
1006 Oak St, Pocahontas · 870-892-1417
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Black River Area Development Corporation Child Development Programs.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
1403 Hospital Drive, Pocahontas · 870-378-5170
LIHEAP intake office serving Randolph County
Food assistance
Pocahontas Upper Elementary
Meal program
2301 N. Park St., Pocahontas · (870) 892-4573
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Pocahontas School District.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1016 Mcquay Ave, Pocahontas · 870-892-9949
Housing and shelter
Pocahontas Public Housing Agency (Brad)
Housing assistance
1403 Hospital Dr, Pocahontas · 870-892-4547
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
2560 Old County Road, Pocahontas · 870-892-7111
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Veteran services
VA facilityHealth care
300 Camp Road, Pocahontas · 573-686-4151
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 08:00–16:30
Primary Care CBOC
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Try Not High Group
Mon 19:00 · in-person · West Ridge Church of ChristOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Try Not High Group
Tue 19:00 · in-person · West Ridge Church of ChristOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Try Not High Group
Fri 19:00 · in-person · West Ridge Church of ChristOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
Try Not High Group
Sat 19:00 · in-person · West Ridge Church of ChristOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
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