The DDS Intake and Referral unit is the best place to start if you, a loved one, or a person in your care needs services and support. You can contact DDS Intake and Referral by calling 501-683-5687 or submit an online request for services.
DDS Contact Information
| State Office | Mailing Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | P.O. Box 1437, Slot N501 Little Rock, AR 72203 | 501-683-0870 |
| Intake and Referral (LINK) | 501-683-5687 |
DDS Executive Staff
| Name | Title | Phone & Fax Numbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Weatherton | Director, DDS | P: 501-682-8665 F: 501-682-8380 | |
| Thomas Tarpley | Deputy Director | P: 501-682-8668 F: 501-683-4745 | |
| Regina Davenport | Assistant Director, Tier 2 & Tier 3 Services | P: 501-683-0575 F: 501-682-8687 | |
| Portland Gilbert | Assistant Director; Tier 1 Services | P: 501-682-8702 F: 501-682-8687 | |
| Tracy Turner | Assistant Director; Federal Grants | P: 501-682-8703 F: 501-683-4745 | |
| Tammy Benbrook | Assistant Director, Human Development Center Liaison | P: 501-682-4747 F: 501-682-8380 |
HDC Contact Information
| Name | Title | Phone & Fax Numbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Gambill | Superintendent – Arkadelphia Human Development Center | P: 870-246-8011 F: 870-246-3864 | |
| Jeff Gonyea | Superintendent – Booneville Human Development Center | P: 479-675-2121 F: 479-675-2518 | |
| Sarah Murphy | Superintendent – Conway Human Development Center | P: 501-329-6851 F: 501-336-0508 | |
| Diane Keith | Superintendent – Jonesboro Human Development Center | P: 870-932-4043 F: 870-935-3463 | |
| Mark Wargo | Superintendent – Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center | P: 870-226-6774 F: 870-226-5361 |
