Central Arkansas Mental Health & Addiction Resources

While this is not a complete list of all available counseling services in Little Rock and central Arkansas, it is a helpful start when looking for support. Below you will find counseling agencies that provide outpatient and inpatient care for children, adults, the elderly, and people suffering from a combination of mental health and addiction problems.

Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources

Birch Tree Communities, Inc.

Based in Saline County, this agency offers various services and has several locations.

  • Outpatient Psychotherapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Advocacy
  • Illness Management
  • Crisis Intervention/Stabilization
  • Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Rehabilitative Day Treatment
  • Artistic Expression
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Organized Outings and Events
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services
  • Spirituality
  • Employment Skills
  • 24-hour Supervision
  • Residential Services
  • Supportive Housing

Bridgeway Hospital
21 BridgeWay Road
North Little Rock, AR 72113
501-771-1500

Services:

  • Inpatient
  • Detoxification
  • Counseling
  • Psychiatric
  • Behavioral Health

Centers for Youth and Family

Services:

  • Outpatient
  • Inpatient
  • Psychiatric
  • Family Therapy
  • Day Treatment
  • Therapeutic Foster Care
  • Therapeutic Transitional Living
  • Prevention Services
  • Youth Shelter
  • Behavioral Health

Elizabeth Mitchell Children’s Center (Psychiatric Residential Treatment)
6601 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-8686

Elizabeth Mitchell Adolescent Center
6501 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-8686

Day Treatment Services
200 West 20th
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-771-5511
Fax 501-374-3623

Outpatient/School-Based Mental Health Services
5905 Forest Place
Little Rock, AR 72207
501-666-4949
Fax 501-660-3840

Therapeutic Foster Homes Program
6601 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-660-6817
Fax 501-660-6825

Youth Emergency Shelter
6425 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-7233

Therapeutic Transitional Living
6425 West 12th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-666-8686

Bess Chisum Stephens 
Community Center
1200 South Cleveland
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-664-4268
Fax 501-664-4882

Prevention Services
5905 Forest Place
Little Rock, AR 72207
501-666-6833
Fax 501-666-5997

Counseling Associates, Inc.

This agency offers various services and has several locations.

  • Outpatient Adult, Child, Family Therapies
  • Medication management
  • Recovery-based Adult Day Treatment and Supportive Housing
  • Substance Abuse Services
  • Emergency Services (24/7/365)
  • Adult and Children Intervention Services
  • Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
  • Intensive Family Services (IFS)
  • School-based Services
  • Summer and After School Programs
  • HAVEN Shelter for Girls
  • Forensic Evaluations
  • Psychological Testing

Professional Counseling Associates, Inc.

This agency offers various services and has several locations.

  • Psychiatric Services
  • 24 Hour Emergency Response
  • Family Resource Center
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Psychological Testing
  • Case Management
  • Educational Programs
  • Parenting Classes

Substance Abuse and Treatment Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous
7509 Cantrell Rd #106, Little Rock
501-664-7303

Baptist Health Medical Center
9601 Interstate 630, Little Rock
501-202-2000

Gyst House
8101 Frenchmans Lane, Little Rock
501-568-1682

Narcotics Anonymous
610 Rock Street, Little Rock
501-373-8682

UAMS Psychiatry
4301 W Markham St #554, Little Rock
501-686-5483

Wolfe Street Center
1210 Wolfe Street, Little Rock
501-372-5662

Community Support, Self-Help, and Other Resources

These are resources to explore if you would like to improve your mental health and wellness through self help resources or along with counseling. You are welcome to schedule an appointment with one of our counselors to discuss any goals that you could use some help with.

Al-Anon Family Groups – 12 Step program and support group for someone who has a problem with the alcoholic drinking of a friend or family member

Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 Step program and support group for people who want to recover from their drinking problem and help others to recover

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4613) – Anonymous, free and safe help line for survivors of sexual assault, rape, or incest

Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) – If you feel you are in a crisis, no matter what problems you are dealing with, skilled and trained counselors at a crisis center in the Little Rock area are here to help you 24/7.

Vet Center 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387) – People in the VA who welcome home war veterans with honor by providing quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans’ war experiences while assisting them and their family members towards a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community.