
About Harbor House Inc
Harbor House Inc is a CARF accredited nonprofit behavioral health agency in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They provide comprehensive addiction treatment for adults over age 18 years through gender specific residential and outpatient programs.
Gender Specific Addiction Treatment in Fort Smith
Founded in 1966, Harbor House operates separate facilities for men and women, offering integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment with dual diagnosis approaches to recovery. Their holistic, whole person approach addresses body, mind and spirit, combining evidence based therapies with 12 step principles to support lasting recovery.
Harbor House specializes in gender specific residential treatment through Harbor Recovery Center for men and Gateway Recovery Center for women, offering 28 day to 90 day programs with 24/7 monitoring and comprehensive care. The agency also provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient detox, partial hospitalization and continuing care services tailored to your recovery journey.
Evidence Based Treatment Is Combined with Holistic Approaches
Treatment incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices alongside trauma support, relapse prevention and medication management. Sessions combine individual counseling, group work and family therapy to address underlying issues while building practical coping skills, with case management and aftercare support including transitional housing and peer groups.
Specialized Womens Services and Family Centered Recovery
Harbor House offers a specialized 60 75 day residential program for pregnant women and mothers with children under age 7 at their Gateway facility. This family centered track includes on site childcare, parenting education and comprehensive support services, allowing mothers and young children to heal together in a safe, structured environment.
Harbor House accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, military insurance, VA funds and self pay, with a sliding fee scale available based on income.
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency. |
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Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency.
Detox Service Setting
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Medications Offered
Amenities
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Contact
- Monday 8AM - 4PM
- Tuesday 8AM - 4PM
- Wednesday 8AM - 4PM
- Thursday 8AM - 4PM
- Friday 8AM - 4PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed

Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s from the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for over two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, which required mental health skills to help children, and their parents work through new challenges after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for over 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.