Crowleys Ridge Development Council

The Family Enrichment Program Works intensively with low-income families and individuals to help them set goals, learn how to utilize resources and complete goals all in an effort to support them in becoming more self sufficent. This Program works to address key issues and provide supportive services to overcome barriers that stand between families and reaching self sufficiency.

Two of the RPP’s Goals are molding healthier people and building safer communities. This involves the mobilization of as many people as possible in the county. It includes support and consultation with our county coalitions and their awareness activities and events.

NEAT can transport for the following needs: shopping, medical, socialization, employment, education or public services/facilities. For fare information or to schedule transportation, please call 1 (866) 336 3691 or (870) 932 0836.

is to provide leadership in the creation of opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and families to achieve greater self-sufficiency in their lives thereby eliminating the causes of poverty in Northeast Arkansas. Helping People Changing Lives!

Under the Weatherization Program, owners and renters of mobile or standard homes can apply for insulation and energy conservation services to reduce their energy costs.

Addiction can destroy your family, yourself and your dreams. Addiction will continue to control your life if you don’t reach out and get treatment.

Two of the RPP’s Goals are promoting healthier people while building safer communities in 13 NE & Eastern Counties. This involves the mobilization of as many people as possible in each county.

Frozen meals are delivered weekly to qualifying seniors. Elder Choices focuses on keeping seniors independent and living in their own home.

Are you thinking about becoming a child or adult care provider? Families across the United States need quality care.

North East Arkansas Transit, or NEAT, can transport for the following needs: shopping, medical, socialization, employment, education or public services/facilities.

The Family Enrichment Program works intensively with low-income families and individuals to help them set goals, learn how to utilize resources and complete goals all in an effort to support them in becoming more self sufficient.

An important part of what CRDC does everyday is connect people with the services and information they need.

This is a program set up to help clients who are in need of food. Some offices have food in the office to hand out and some of the offices refer clients to a local food bank that has a supply of food. Clients will need proof of income and photo ID.

This is a program that is designed to help people struggling to pay their utility bills. It usually starts in January and runs through March and again in July and runs until the program runs out of funding. This program assists with both regular bills and disconnect notices. All eight counties are open five days a week.

This program is designed to help teach clients how to save on their energy consumption. It is usually taught by the local County Extension Agent. This class is usually held March through April but we can have more classes upon request.

This program is designed to help the teach families where and how their money is being spent and if there is a better way to manage it. Clients are required to participate in a 90 day budget and at the end of the budget, clients learn where they need to make changes.

We have Emergency CSBG funds that can help with emergencies up to $300.00. This could be anything from needing help replacing a blown out tire to help replacing a window that was broken. These services are only available for emergencies. This funding is limited and you can apply in all 8 counties.

Housing Projects owned by CRDC.

There are two ways you can make an impact with Crowley's Ridge Development Council. Donate, and give back to the community. Volunteer, and make an impact in other's lives.

Has anyone ever stepped in and supported you when you needed it? Has your life been affected by the generous deeds of a stranger? Are you a business owner or successful professional who wants to give back to community and to those who have prospered less?

Being a Socially Responsible Investor allows you to share in the profits of your business success with those in the same community who have prospered less.You can donate to us by making your check payable to Crowley's Ridge Development Council and mailing it to:

Executive Director CRDC P.O. Box 16720 Jonesboro, AR 72404

In-kind donations are those that will greatly benefit the CRDC's operations or the expansion of the services it offers families and individuals in northeast Arkansas. Items may be dropped off at your local CRDC center.

CRDC relies heavily on volunteers throughout our agency. We are currently in need of volunteers in our Human Services Centers in all 8 counties. If you would like to volunteer, please call (870) 802-7100. Volunteers must complete a CRDC volunteer application, background check and drug screen. The CRDC volunteer application can be accessed by clicking the link below.

NEAT (North East Arkansas Transit) is also looking for volunteer drivers in all 8 NEAT service counties. NEAT drivers must meet all driver requirements, complete background check, complete drug screen and participate in random drug/alcohol testing. For more information, please call (870) 932-0836.

Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc. is a community action agency serving the needs of citizens in Northeast Arkansas Helping People Changing Lives, A Community Action Partnership.

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Detoxification
• Transitional housing or halfway house
• Do not use medication for opioid addiction

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Rational emotive behavioral therapy

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking not permitted

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Residential
• Outpatient
• Short-term residential
• Long-term residential
• Residential detoxification
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Regular outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency
• Commission on Accreditation and Rehabilitation

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

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Ancillary Services

• Cocaine Detoxification
• Methamphetamines Detoxification
• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• Marital/couples counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Contingency management/motivational incentive
• Motivational interviewing
• Martix Model
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Children/adolescents
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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