Find Treatment Centers in Arkansas
260 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 565 annual opioid deaths.
Quick Answer: Rehab in Arkansas
Yes — Arkansas has 260 SAMHSA-verified treatment centers offering detox, inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted programs. Most major insurance plans cover treatment under the Mental Health Parity Act. Medicaid covers treatment in all Arkansas facilities that accept it.
Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification and same-day placement assistance.
Key Treatment Concepts
The American Society of Addiction Medicine's six-dimension assessment framework used to determine appropriate level of care placement for each patient.
Income-based payment adjustment offered by many Arkansas facilities. Patients pay based on ability, making treatment accessible regardless of financial situation.
Treatment approaches validated by peer-reviewed research, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and medication-assisted treatment.
Progressive treatment model starting with the most intensive services (detox, residential) and stepping down through PHP, IOP, outpatient, and aftercare as recovery strengthens.
Quick answer: Arkansas has 260 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 27.3/100k (#32 nationally, below the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Little Rock, Hot Springs Village, Hardy. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in Arkansas
260 facilities found
Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare
Little Rock, AR
A non-profit outpatient center providing integrated mental health and substance use treatment with trauma-informed care and personalized therapy.
Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare
Little Rock, AR
A comprehensive center providing integrated mental and substance use disorder treatment for adults with various therapy modalities available.
Arisa Health
Conway, AR
Integrative outpatient care with trauma-informed approach for mental health, substance use, children/adolescents, therapy, and telemedicine services.
Arisa Health
Conway, AR
Integrative outpatient center for adults and young adults providing therapy, group sessions, and personalized treatment plans for mental health and addiction.
Arisa Health
Conway, AR
Non-profit center offering integrated mental health and substance use treatment for adults and adolescents with various therapy options available.
Arisa Health
Conway, AR
A private non-profit center providing outpatient mental health treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, and families with various services.
Arisa Health/Professional Counseling Lonoke Clinic
Lonoke, AR
Integrative outpatient center for adults and young adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
Arkansas Treatment Services
Texarkana, AR
Private outpatient center specializing in methadone maintenance for opioid use disorder, trauma-informed care, and comprehensive substance use assessment.
Baptist Health Behavioral
North Little Rock, AR
Outpatient mental health facility providing comprehensive care for adults with co-occurring conditions and trauma-informed therapy.
Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Integrated mental health and substance use treatment center for adults with serious mental illness, offering therapy, medication management, and support service...
Baxter Regional Medical Center First Step
Mountain Home, AR
Non-profit hospital providing comprehensive adult addiction treatment, including detox and medication-assisted therapy, with various insurance and payment optio...
Birch Tree Communities Clinton
Benton, AR
Birch Tree Communities Clinton, located in an Ozark valley along Highway 65 near Little Rock, Arkansas and Branson, Missouri, helps adults with mental illnesses...
Addiction Treatment in Arkansas: What You Need to Know
Arkansas has 260 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 3,067,000. That's approximately 8.5 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 27.3 per 100,000 is below the national average of 33.1 — ranking #32 nationally. With 565 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Arkansas
Arkansas has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in Arkansas
Arkansas reports 565 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 27.3/100k (below the 33.1 national average by 18%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 5.9% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). Arkansas has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in Arkansas, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in Arkansas
Treatment facilities in Arkansas are concentrated in urban areas, with Little Rock leading with 51 centers, followed by Hot Springs Village (40) and Hardy (18). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full Arkansas directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
Check Your Insurance Coverage in Arkansas
Medicaid expanded — most plans cover treatment. Verify your benefits — free and confidential.
Understanding Treatment Options in Arkansas
Effective addiction treatment requires at least 90 days in a structured program, according to NIDA research. In Arkansas, treatment centers offer multiple levels of care along a continuum — from medically supervised detoxification (3-10 days) through residential inpatient programs (30-90 days), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient counseling.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone reduces opioid overdose deaths by 50% (CDC data). Many Arkansas facilities now integrate MAT with behavioral therapies including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing for comprehensive dual-diagnosis care.
Treatment centers that match program intensity to individual patient needs achieve the strongest long-term recovery outcomes, according to NIH research. Most insurance plans cover substance abuse treatment under federal parity law. under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial plans and Medicaid must cover substance abuse treatment at parity with medical care.
Sources: NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.), CDC MMWR Vol. 72, NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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