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Narcotics Anonymous
Toll-free: 800-338-8750
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Toll-free: 800-950-6264
National Brain Injury Information Center
Toll-free: 800-444-6443
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free: 800-422-6237
National Center for the Blind
Toll-free: 800-638-7518
National Depressive & Manic Depressive Association
Toll-free: 800-826-3632
National Diabetes Education Program
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
National Down Syndrome Society
Toll-free: 800-221-4602
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: (301) 592-8573
Fax: (301) 592-8563
Description of Organizations Services:
The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects. Research is related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. The NHLBI plans and directs research in development and evaluation of interventions and devices related to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from such diseases and disorders. It also supports research on clinical use of blood and all aspects of the management of blood resources. Research is conducted in the Institute's own laboratories and by scientific institutions and individuals supported by research grants and contracts. For health professionals and the public, the NHLBI conducts educational activities, including development and dissemination of materials in the above areas, with an emphasis on prevention. The NHLBI supports research training and career development of new and established researchers in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines to enable them to conduct basic and clinical research related to heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; sleep disorders; and blood resources through individual and institutional research training awards and career development awards. The Institute coordinates relevant activities in the above areas, including the related causes of stroke, with other research institutes and federal health programs. Relationships are maintained with institutions and professional associations, and with international, national, state, and local officials as well as voluntary agencies and organizations working in the above areas. ...(Read More)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484
Toll-free: 877-226-4267
Fax: 301-718-6366
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Bldg 31 Rm 9A06 Office of Communications and Public Liasion - 31 Center Drive MSC 2560 (Mailing)
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
Phone: 301-496-3583
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
Phone: 301-496-5751
Toll-free: 1-800-352-9424 TTY 301-468-5981
National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd St.
New York, NY 10016
Toll-free: 1-800-622-9010
Fax: (212) 689-9261
Description of Organizations Services:
Mission Statement of the National Kidney Foundation: The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. ...(Read More)
National Park Service
Phone: 870-449-4311
Toll-free: 1-888-615-6580
Description of Organizations Services:
Buffalo Point Ranger Station: 870-449-4311 River Levels: 870-741-5443 After hours emergency: 870-448-2340 or toll-free 1-888-615-6580
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
75-20 Astoria Blvd Suite 120
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Toll-free: 800-962-9629
Hours of Operation: 11:30 -5:30 EST
Needs of Many
Contact: Bette Gould, President
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: 8704043905 or 8705080185
Hours of Operation: Telephone number up to 9:30 P.M.
Description of Organizations Services:
To join forces with churches, organizations, and individuals to better serve the needs of the community with a sharing of work and resources. Currently two campaigns each year, Take a Fan to Church in the spring and Warm Someone's Heart in the fall. Collect fans, blankets, portable heaters which we distribute through the Christian Clothing Exchange and the Ozark Center of Hope. Beginning work with NATS to improve visibility of public transportation in Mountain Home. Ozark Center of Hope 870-508-4374 Christian Clothing Exchange 870-404-4906. ...(Read More)
NOARK Girl Scout Council
Phone: 870-743-2420
Northwest Regional Housing Authority
Contact: Merrilie Bryant
114 Sisco Avenue - PO Box 2568 (Mailing)
Harrison, AR 72602
Phone: 870-741-5522 or 870-741-5405
Fax: 870-741-9234
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Description of Organizations Services:
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance for very low-income families. For families, elderly, handicapped or disabled who qualify as very low-income, we pay a portion of their rent based on their income. The rental unit must pass inspection and the owner and tenant must sign a years lease.
Nurse Journal: Social Community for Nurses Worldwide
Description of Organizations Services:
In the years to come, our country is projected to experience a shortage of nurses that will only be aggravated by the aging Baby Boomer generation. Considering nurses' contributions to the entire medical industry, the impact would degrade our society's health at large. It's increasingly more important than ever to encourage individuals to pursue or advance their careers in nursing.

However, the variety of degree and certificate options, and all the acronyms that come with them can make the nursing field difficult to navigate. In order to help alleviate the confusion, the team at nurseJournal.org curated a streamlined series of guides breaking down degree types, bachelor's program requirements, and flexible degree options. You can check them out below:

Earning a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Series:
Earning a BSN
Perks of Earning a BSN
Alternatives to a BSN

In order for our healthcare system - and more broadly, our society - to be able to address the needs of its people, we need well-trained nurses to counteract the shortage. We researched these guides to help nurses advance their careers for the betterment of both their lives and their communities. ...(Read More)
Nursing Home Ombudsman
Contact: Laraine Lamb
1510 Rock Springs Road
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: 501-741-1144