Ouachita Children's Center
Housing & Shelter in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Emergency Shelter for children 8 - 17 years old. Can stay up to 60 days depending on needs. Ouachita Children's Center is the only emergency shelter for youth in Garland County. Last year OCC served over 550 youth through our 24 hour shelter or community outreach programs. The average length of stay in our 18 bed shelter was 37 days. The typical youth is age 14 and in the 9th grade. Without OCC se
Phone: (501) 623-5591
Address: 339 Charteroak, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71901
Website: http://occnet.org/
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Frequently asked questions about Ouachita Children's Center
How do I contact Ouachita Children's Center?
You can call Ouachita Children's Center at (501) 623-5591 or visit 339 Charteroak in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Their website is http://occnet.org/.
What services does Ouachita Children's Center offer?
Emergency Shelter for children 8 - 17 years old. Can stay up to 60 days depending on needs. Ouachita Children's Center is the only emergency shelter for youth in Garland County. Last year OCC served over 550 youth through our 24 hour shelter or community outreach programs. The average length of stay in our 18 bed shelter was 37 days. The typical youth is age 14 and in the 9th grade. Without OCC services, many young people would have no choice but to spend weeks to months in i
Are services at Ouachita Children's Center free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Ouachita Children's Center at (501) 623-5591 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Ouachita Children's Center offer services in other languages?
Call Ouachita Children's Center at (501) 623-5591 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.