800-262-4205Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center Fort Smith
About Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center Fort Smith
The Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center is a mental health and addiction treatment center in a commercial district of Fort Smith, Arkansas. It’s not too far from Fort Smith Regional Airport and the Arkansas River. They have outpatient treatment and that includes medication assisted treatment for detox.
Medication assisted treatment, or MAT, uses specialized medications that reduce your withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and they can gradually lower your physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. They’re mostly used for opioid addiction because most types of MAT block your opioid receptors.
MAT helps with detox by making your withdrawal milder and more gradual. Those first days of recovery you’re at a high risk for relapse so MAT helps with the physical draw toward relapse while you’re getting addiction treatment like group therapy and individual therapy. If you like to unwind and clear your mind through recreational activity, Spartan Adventure Park is not too far away.
I think it’s important to note that this clinic does have mental health and addiction treatment for teenagers ages 13-17 too. MAT though is only available for clients ages 18 and older. At any age, this treatment center can help with your recovery journey through evidence-based therapies as well as crisis intervention and mental health care for co-occurring conditions. Plus, they have a primary care clinic so they can coordinate your addiction treatment and your primary healthcare.
If I’m being honest the reviews for this treatment center aren’t great. A lot of clients are frustrated not necessarily with the care here but with the processes and the administration. They say that it’s difficult to get an appointment with a therapist, especially for an in-person appointment and several clients say it’s difficult to reach the clinic on the phone. With that said though there are also some excellent reviews that say that the providers here are compassionate and understanding.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
The Guidance Center provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment, and the Horizon Renewal Center is also part of its care. |
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Medical detox happens in the Crisis Stabilization Unit, where short-term residential stays last up to 96 hours during psychiatric or substance use crises. |
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. |
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Detox takes place in the Crisis Stabilization Unit, with medical supervision and trauma-informed care during a short-term residential stay. |
People in a substance use crisis can receive medical detox in the Crisis Stabilization Unit, a residential setting where stays last up to 96 hours. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
The Guidance Center provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment, and the Horizon Renewal Center is also part of its care.
Detox Service Setting
Medical detox happens in the Crisis Stabilization Unit, where short-term residential stays last up to 96 hours during psychiatric or substance use crises.
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.
Programs
Detox takes place in the Crisis Stabilization Unit, with medical supervision and trauma-informed care during a short-term residential stay.
People in a substance use crisis can receive medical detox in the Crisis Stabilization Unit, a residential setting where stays last up to 96 hours.
Accepted Insurance
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FAQs
How long can a stay last in the Crisis Stabilization Unit?
Stays in the Crisis Stabilization Unit are short-term, lasting up to 96 hours. The unit serves people in psychiatric or substance use crises and provides medical detox services with trauma-informed care during the stay.
Which insurance plans does The Guidance Center accept?
The center accepts most major insurance plans, including Arkansas Medicaid, Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield. People without insurance are offered reduced fees, with the amount based on household income and family size. Learn more about using insurance for detox.
Can you attend sessions online or walk in without an appointment?
Yes, both. Secure video visits are available from anywhere in Arkansas, and walk-ins are welcome in person. No one is turned away because they cannot pay.
Does the center treat children as well as adults?
Yes. Children, adults and families all receive care here, from outpatient counseling and psychiatry to addiction treatment and 24/7 crisis support, across 16 counties in western Arkansas.