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
Southeast AR Behavioral Healthcare Sheridan Clinic
Sheridan, AR
A private non-profit center offering comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment with individual counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Southeast Arkansas Behavioral HC Star City Clinic
Star City, AR
Integrative outpatient care for all ages with mental health, substance use treatment, counseling, therapy, and comprehensive assessments.
Southeast Arkansas Behavioral HC Stuttgart Clinic
Stuttgart, AR
A comprehensive mental health center for all ages, offering outpatient services, crisis intervention, therapy, and substance use treatment.
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Gibson Regional Services
Little Rock, AR
A comprehensive mental health center offering outpatient services, substance use treatment, therapy, and specialized programs for various populations.
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Moulton Center
Little Rock, AR
Non-profit outpatient mental health center for adults and youth offering therapy, medication management, trauma-focused care, and substance use treatment.
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Posey Regional Services
Little Rock, AR
A private non-profit organization offering comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment with trauma-related counseling and cognitive behavioral thera...
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Stepping Stone
Little Rock, AR
A private center offering comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment with residential, outpatient care, personalized plans, and 12-Step facilitation.
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Inpatient
Little Rock, AR
Clients of all ages—from young children to adolescents, adults, and seniors—receive inpatient care at this psychiatric facility. Children as young as 3 can be a...
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Outpatient
Little Rock, AR
Children, teens, and young adults ages 4 to 22 receive outpatient mental health care through a range of structured services. Clients often come in with challeng...
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Partial Hospitalization
Little Rock, AR
Children and adolescents ages 4 to 17 attend this day program when emotional or behavioral challenges make it hard to function at home, in school, or in daily l...
United Methodist Behavioral Hospital Methodist Counseling Clinic
Maumelle, AR
Located in Maumelle, AR, United Methodist Behavioral Hospital Methodist Counseling Clinic provides a nurturing environment for individuals coping with mental he...
Unity Health Newport Newport/Clearview
Newport, AR
Holistic outpatient center offering integrated primary care services, case management, group therapy, and trauma-informed treatment for mental health and substa...
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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