Arkansas Resources

Important Preliminary Information & Statewide Resources

Navigating Arkansas's system requires starting with these key statewide entities. Public funding is often channeled through a network of community mental health centers that serve specific regions.

1. Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) - Division of Behavioral Health Services

   · Phone: (501) 686-9164 (Main) | Statewide Crisis Line: Call or Text 988

   · Website: humanservices.arkansas.gov (Navigate to Behavioral Health)

   · Description: This is the lead state agency for substance use services. The DHS funds and licenses treatment providers and contracts with Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) across the state. These CMHCs are the primary gateways for publicly funded treatment.

2. Arkansas Substance Abuse Hotline

   · Phone: 1-844-763-0198

   · Description: A free, confidential, 24/7 hotline for Arkansans seeking help for substance use. They provide assessment, information, and referrals to treatment services, including state-funded options. This is a critical first call.

3. Arkansas 2-1-1

   · Phone: Dial 2-1-1

   · Website: www.arkansas211.org

   · Description: A free, confidential information and referral service operated by the United Way. They can connect you to local treatment providers, support groups, shelter, and basic needs assistance, organized by county.

4. Faith-Based Funding & Help: General Paths

   · Local Churches and Denominations: Many large churches or associations (e.g., Arkansas Baptist State Convention, United Methodist Church, Catholic Charities) have benevolence funds or recovery ministries.

   · The Salvation Army: Offers long-term, faith-based residential rehabilitation programs (ARC - Adult Rehabilitation Centers) in major cities.

   · Gospel Rescue Missions: Located in several cities, they offer shelter, food, and faith-based recovery programs.

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Understanding Arkansas's System: The Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)

Public funding for substance abuse treatment, especially for those with Medicaid (ARWorks) or who are uninsured, is managed through CMHCs that serve multi-county regions. You must contact the CMHC for your region to access publicly funded services.

Here is a list of key CMHCs and the counties they serve:

· Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center (WACGC)

  · Counties Served: Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott, Sebastian

  · Phone: (479) 452-6650 (Fort Smith) | Crisis: 1-888-274-3654

  · Address: 3111 S. 70th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903

· Mid-South Health Systems

  · Counties Served: Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett, St. Francis

  · Phone: (870) 972-4000 (Jonesboro) | Crisis: 1-800-832-9136

  · Address: 2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401

· Counseling Associates, Inc. (CAI)

  · Counties Served: Cleburne, Faulkner, Van Buren, White, Conway, Perry, Pope

  · Phone: (501) 336-8300 (Conway) | Crisis: 1-888-336-8404

  · Address: 350 Salem Rd, Conway, AR 72034

· South Arkansas Regional Health Center (SARHC)

  · Counties Served: Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Nevada, Ouachita, Union

  · Phone: (870) 864-2465 (El Dorado) | Crisis: 1-800-652-9166

  · Address: 750 North Flenniken Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730

· Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System (SEABHS)

  · Counties Served: Arkansas, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln

  · Phone: (870) 367-5346 (Pine Bluff) | Crisis: 1-800-844-3244

  · Address: 1200 South Olive Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

· Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center (Hot Springs)

  · Counties Served: Clark, Hot Spring, Montgomery, Pike

  · Phone: (501) 624-7111 (Hot Springs) | Crisis: 1-800-542-1031

  · Address: 1601 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901

· North Arkansas Regional Medical Center - Behavioral Health (Harrison)

  · Counties Served: Baxter, Boone, Marion, Newton, Searcy

  · Phone: (870) 414-4100 (Harrison)

  · Address: 620 North Main Street, Harrison, AR 72601

(This is not an exhaustive list of all CMHCs, but covers major regions. Calling the statewide hotline or 211 will connect you to the correct one.)

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County & City Specific Resources (Sober Living & Faith-Based)

Pulaski County (Little Rock)

Public Access:

· CARE Counseling & Behavioral Health (Part of the CMHC network for Pulaski Co.)

  · Phone: (501) 663-4665 | Crisis: 988

  · Address: 1100 North University Ave, Suite 255, Little Rock, AR 72207

  · Description: A primary access point for public behavioral health services in Pulaski County.

Sober Living & Faith-Based Programs:

· The Salvation Army - Little Rock Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)

  · Phone: (501) 374-9296

  · Address: 1111 West 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

  · Description: A free, long-term, faith-based residential program utilizing work therapy.

· Jericho Way Day Resource Center

  · Phone: (501) 916-9859

  · Address: 3000 Springer Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72206

  · Description: A day center for the homeless that provides access to case management, recovery coaching, and referrals to detox and treatment programs. A critical hub for accessing help.

· River Valley Recovery (Sober Living)

  · Phone: (501) 291-8972

  · Description: Operates sober living homes in the Little Rock area with a structured, peer-supported environment.

· Teen Challenge of Arkansas (Men's Center in Dover)

  · Phone: (479) 331-2387

  · Description: A long-term, Christ-centered residential program for men. They typically require a fee but offer scholarships and fundraising guidance.

Washington & Benton Counties (Northwest Arkansas: Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville, Rogers)

Public Access:

· Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center (WACGC) - Northwest Arkansas

  · Phone: (479) 571-6350 (Fayetteville) | Crisis: 1-888-274-3654

  · Address: 3103 S. Market Ave, Suite A, Rogers, AR 72758

  · Description: The CMHC for this region and the gateway to publicly funded services.

Sober Living & Faith-Based Programs:

· 7 Hills Homeless Center

  · Phone: (479) 442-5766 (Day Center)

  · Address: 1555 W. 15th St, Fayetteville, AR 72701

  · Description: Provides day shelter, case management, and serves as a central access point for individuals needing recovery resources.

· The Salvation Army - NWA

  · Phone: (479) 521-2151 (Bentonville)

  · Address: 3300 SW I St, Bentonville, AR 72712

  · Description: Provides emergency social services and can refer to treatment programs.

· Celebrate Recovery: A very active network in NWA with meetings at many large churches. Use the national meeting finder for details.

Sebastian County (Fort Smith)

Public Access:

· Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center (WACGC) - Main Fort Smith Office

  · Phone: (479) 452-6650 | Crisis: 1-888-274-3654

  · Address: 3111 S. 70th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903

  · Description: The primary public access point for the region.

Sober Living & Faith-Based Programs:

· The Next Step Homeless Services

  · Phone: (479) 782-5433

  · Address: 123 North 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  · Description: Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management, including connections to addiction treatment.

· Riverview Hope Campus

  · Phone: (479) 494-0585

  · Address: 301 South E St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  · Description: A one-stop-shop for homeless services, offering shelter, medical care, and behavioral health referrals under one roof.

· Fort Smith Rescue Mission

  · Phone: (479) 782-1444

  · Address: 310 North F St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

  · Description: A faith-based shelter offering meals, shelter, and recovery program referrals.

Craighead County (Jonesboro)

Public Access:

· Mid-South Health Systems - Jonesboro

  · Phone: (870) 972-4000 | Crisis: 1-800-832-9136

  · Address: 2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  · Description: The CMHC and primary public access point for Northeast Arkansas.

Sober Living & Faith-Based Programs:

· The Salvation Army - Jonesboro

  · Phone: (870) 932-2766

  · Address: 800 Cate Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  · Description: Provides emergency services and can refer to recovery programs.

· Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas

  · Phone: (870) 336-8610

  · Description: A recovery community organization that offers peer support, recovery meetings, and connections to resources.

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How to Find Resources in All Other Counties (e.g., Garland, Saline, Jefferson, Pope, Faulkner)

1. Call the Statewide Hotline: 1-844-763-0198. This is the most efficient way to get connected to your local CMHC.

2. Identify Your Regional CMHC: Use the list above or call 211 to find the CMHC that serves your county.

3. Contact Your Local County Health Unit: Arkansas Department of Health units can sometimes provide referrals or information on local treatment resources.

4. Search for Local Faith-Based Programs:

   · Google "faith-based recovery [County Name] AR" or "Gospel Rescue Mission [City Name]".

   · Call the largest churches in your county seat (e.g., Baptist, Methodist, Assembly of God) and ask about recovery ministries (Celebrate Recovery) or benevolence funds.

   · Search the Celebrate Recovery meeting finder for your area; meeting leaders are often well-connected to local sober living and treatment options.

Final Important Notes on Funding in Arkansas

· ARWorks (Medicaid): This is the primary public funding source for low-income individuals. Most CMHCs and many treatment providers accept it.

· Sliding Scale: Non-profit and state-funded facilities offer fees based on your income.

· Block Grants: The state receives federal block grants from SAMHSA, which are distributed to providers to fund treatment for those without insurance. Access to these funds is determined through the CMHC assessment process.

· Private Insurance: Always check with your insurer for in-network providers.

· Persistence is Key: Resources in rural counties can be limited. You may need to travel to a regional hub. Keep calling and utilize the statewide hotline and your regional CMHC as your anchor points.

Start your search by calling the Arkansas Substance Abuse Hotline at 1-844-763-0198 or dialing 2-1-1. They will provide you with the most current and localized information for accessing help in your specific county.