When seeking help for mental health or addiction services for yourself or a loved one, the first step is to find a service provider in your area. Below are several directories to assist in locating an appropriate provider.
DHS offers these mental health & addiction services to Arkansans who have limited incomes:
- Assessment
- Counseling: Individual, Group, & Family
- Drug & Alcohol Safety Education
- Substance Use Treatment
- Mental Health Medication Needs
- Parent & Child Counseling for Children under 4
- Help during Mental Health Crisis
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
DHS provides state-funded SUD treatment for those without insurance suffering with a drug or alcohol use disorder. Arkansas is divided into 8 catchment areas with different providers. For more information about State-Funded SUD Treatment, email [email protected].
Mental Health & Addiction Support Line
You may also call our Mental Health & Addiction Support Line at 1-844-763-0198 to locate providers in your area. After locating a provider in your area, you can call for immediate and confidential help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Following the initial call, available services will vary from person to person.
If you are facing a medical emergency, please dial 911.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 has been designated as the three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline which is answered 24 hours a day, year-round.
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
DHS provides Community Mental Health Centers for individuals without health insurance needing basic to intensive mental health services.
Specialized Women’s Services (SWS) Treatment
DHS provides state-funded treatment services for pregnant mothers or mothers with children.
Therapeutic Counseling Services
DHS has provided a list of all Therapeutic Counseling Service Providers for individuals with no insurance needing counseling for mental health issues.
Opioid Treatment Providers (OTPs)
DHS funds Arkansas providers to deliver treatment or medication services for the uninsured or underinsured individuals suffering with OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) or SUD (Stimulant Use Disorder).
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FindTreatment.gov
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
GetTested
If you are sexually active, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Make sure you have an open and honest conversation about your sexual history and STI testing with your doctor and ask whether you should be tested for STIs. If you are not comfortable talking with your regular health care provider about STIs, there are many clinics that provide confidential and free or low-cost testing.
Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program (DASEP)
DHS provides drug and alcohol safety education to individuals who have been court ordered to attend and are in need of DWI/DUI services.
Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Programs (DASEP) is provided in one of 8 areas around the State of Arkansas.
Be Well Arkansas (Arkansas Tobacco Quitline)
Be Well Arkansas is meant for individuals who would like support to quit using tobacco and is funded through the Arkansas Department of Health.
NAMI Arkansas
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Arkansas chapter is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, their families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state.
Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD)
Psychiatric Advance Directives are meant for persons interested in developing a legal tool that allows a person with mental illness to state their preferences for treatment prior to a crisis taking place. Once in place, the PAD goes into effect when a person is found to lack decision-making capacity. A PAD might outline hospital preferences, who to contact in case of an emergency, and how to best support the person in crisis. This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) document includes references to additional resources on PADs and crisis planning, a list of terms related to PADs, and some examples of documents which can be used in the development of a PAD. A brief Guide to Psychiatric Advance Directives can be found on pages 41-44.