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Jefferson Comprehensive Care System, Inc. - Open Hands

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1285
Pine Bluff, AR 71613-1284
Location:
1225 Martin Luther King Drive
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (870) 543-2380 Ext. 315
Fax: (870) 543-4716
Email: larnell_davis@sbcglobal.net
Director: Larnell W. Davis
HCH Coordinator: Linda Cabine, C-FNP
Medical Director: Manuel Kelley, MD, FP
UDS Number: 060110

Project Description

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System (JCCSI) - Open Hands, an expansion of the Community Health Center
Program, provides health and support services to individuals who are homeless in Pulaski County.

Services

The clinic, located in downtown Little Rock, is staffed by a part-time physician and full-time family nurse
practitioner and provides comprehensive primary health care services, case management, outreach, social services, and eligibility assistance. Mental health, substance abuse, and legal services are provided through referral. A transportation contract provides area-wide access to health services for persons who are homeless. The clinic provides dental and other client services.

Linkages

Substance abuse services are provided by Sober Living, Hoover Recovery Centers of Arkansas, Salvation Army, Union Rescue Mission, and Gyst House. Mental health services are provided by Little Rock Mental Health. Coordination with area shelters enhances outreach services. Linkages with members of the Inter-Agency Council of Pulaski County ensure a wide variety of services and the development of a coordinated system of referral, including Arkansas Supportive Housing Network, King’s Outreach, Second Genesis Ministries, and VA Drop-In Center.

Linkages with area units of the Arkansas Department of Health ensure well child screening, immunizations, family planning, and prenatal care service.

Statistics

Estimated homeless population: 3,000 Patients served: 1,018

Subcontractor(s):

Jay Owens, Jr.
University Towers, #714, 12th & University
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 666-5412

Little Rock Community Mental Health Center
4400 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR 72225
Contact: Veronica Goodloe
Phone: (501) 686-9210
Fax: (501) 686-9570

USA Drugs
4010 West 12th
Little Rock, AR 72204
Contact: Don Fincher
Phone: (501) 663-9497
Fax: (501) 664-5019