Better Community Development (BCD)

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Program length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Founded

1981

Call (501) 663-7223

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Better Community Development (BCD) is a trusted resource for individuals and families facing drug and alcohol addiction. Their goal is to help low-income and at-risk adults recover and rebuild their lives. The center provides both inpatient and outpatient care. What makes BCD unique is its focus on healing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through a caring, faith-based approach. BCD uses many kinds of therapy to help people get better. These include one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and mental health support. They also teach life skills and ways to stay healthy. Special classes like fitness, cooking, and stress management help people build strong habits and avoid relapse. BCD offers safe places to live while recovering. Will’s House and Empowerment Village give people a stable home as they work to rebuild their lives. These homes are clean, peaceful, and full of support. With help for housing, jobs, and health care, BCD gives people the tools they need for a fresh start.

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Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

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

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Other residential treatment facility

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds U.S. Department of VA funds

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Seniors or older adults Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Recovery Support Services

Housing services

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted without restriction

Ancillary Services

Diet and exercise counseling Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Education services