It's amazing. They saved my life and marriage. I was broken when I got there . I didn't care if I lived or died. The counselors care so much about us. I graduated June 10 it was such a blessing being there.
About Arisa Health Recovery at Mills
Patients at Arisa Health will first undergo an assessment so that each program can be tailored to their individual needs. Each treatment plan includes group and individual sessions to build skills and gather knowledge to manage addiction. Arisa Health embraces a Whole Health philosophy that addresses more than just getting clean and sober. The programs address emotional, spiritual, social and physical needs.
Past clients were impressed with the intensity of the program and the caring staff. Many point to the longest term recovery they’ve had since they started their journey. With the Arisa Health system behind them, this center can provide recovery and supportive mental and healthcare options.
Fact checked and written by:
Katie Christianson
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Latest Reviews
I thank God for this place. Today I have 1 year clean. This place is amazing. I couldn’t have done it without Wilbur Mills. I got a sponsor right away, I go to meetings and just got through working the steps through Celebrate recovery. I got a huge accountability team. I got my family back. I now own my own home and I’m doing great. Thank you every staff member at the Mills. You helped save my life. Sober since Dec 13, 2024
I challenge upper management to read this review and interview the current male clients!
You will STAY hungry all day and night!
I am a client who just today left this rehab facility. I volunteered and went in on my own free will, even paying out of pocket to purchase private insurance for this. I was not asked to by a court, judge or anyone else. So, trust that there was no animosity such as that you may see with someone perhaps court ordered into rehab. That being said, you do not want to come to this rehab! I will even let you know that I like it there and loved the people. However, the food portion is simply unreasonable. Like councilor Shyanne stated, “We are not required to feed you until you are full. All we have to provide is a 6oz portion main and two side portions of 2oz each.” Shyanne continued with, “We see countless meth addicts come in here and gain weight!” Who would’ve thought that taking away methamphetamines and supplementing with table scraps would bring a couple extra pounds over the course of a month? Shyanne’s final statement I’ll post was, “This is rehab, food is a comfort and we’re not required to make you comfortable.” This is not an exaggeration by any means. This is word for word. I speak for the approximately 30 men that are in there this very moment when I say they are hungry! I can’t speak for the women because we don’t speak with them.
The men complain almost daily about being hungry after eating a meal. There often isn’t enough prepared to return for more food. When there is, it’s usually just 5 women and 5 men that get a little extra and the rest remain hungry. Today a male client was told by other staff after lunch to take his complaint to the newly appointed program manager, Peggy. Peggy’s initial reaction wasn’t surprising to any of the men. It was in fact predicted by a few. She immediately turned toward the male section of the room and stated, “You’re welcome for having real food. I guess you’ll get a 10oz TV dinner from now on.” These TV dinners were served as a full meal with some of that weight being the water in the vegetables and the useless burnt on gravy that is stuck to the plastic. It was replaced with 10 oz of non-TV dinner food which did not go over well obviously. Peggy was visibly upset and briskly walked away toward her office. There were left overs that the kitchen crew made sure of but Peggy closed the kitchen down and refused to allow anyone to eat it and threw it away out of spite.
During dinner the same day, we received yet another elementary school size portion. Our kitchen crew again let us know that they made enough for every single person to have a “double” portion of the main course. (spaghetti) Again, nobody was allowed to have enough food to feel content and the left over went to waste. There is obviously a problem here. I am fortunate enough that I can eat now. The unfortunate people left there will be hungry tomorrow. If you think I’m inaccurate then speak to those men.
Peggy seems to take pride in her reputation with both client and staff…yes…STAFF, that she is not to be challenged or tested in any way by anyone. We were told by staff that we “better be early to her group session or risk getting kicked out of the program.” Along with, “and do not speak a word unless she has given you permission to speak or you risk getting kicked out”. She is not respected, she is feared.
At least 90% of the staff and clients there are amazing. Even those court ordered seem to really be genuine in recovery and very sincere about the guilt they feel in damage caused to others due to their addiction. I learned what leads me to drink, how to identify those triggers and a list of things I can do to counteract those triggers to prevent relapse. I’ll continue out here with further counselling, Celebrate Recovery and church while relying on my support group for encouragement. You can get that at any rehab but you’ll get to eat if you choose a different rehab. There is a reason why only a few volunteer to go into this one. The problem is with management.
Update: 2+ yrs sober
I just came home from here 2 weeks ago. This place is AMAZING!! I didn't want to go at first, I read the reviews here, on day 3 I was finally settled in and knew I couldn't have been at a better place. The staff is exceptional!! It is a very intense program, but it's wonderful. Classes are 7 days a week, 8am-7pm, lots of breaks in between, plus lunch and dinner breaks. The food was exceptional! You definitely will not go hungry here!! When it was my day to go, part of me didn't want to leave, I had made great friends there and this place had become my safe place. I highly recommend this place to anyone needing help. This place will save your life if you let them!!
**Edit to add, 6 months post treatment, still sober (237 days). My brother is now a resident there, he's on day 4 today. This place is amazing!!**
Update: 09/09/25, still sober!! 802 days!! Still recommending this place to people!!!
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Clients in addiction recovery typically require robust, ongoing support, which rehab aftercare programs are designed to provide. These programs are premised on the idea that clients' mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial wellbeing is essential to recovery. Clients collaborate with their case managers and addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services they will need to thrive while in recovery. Clients may receive peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
Ridding the body of harmful, addictive substances, also known as detoxification, is usually the first phase of recovery. Those going through medically assisted detox can be administered medications by a team of medical professionals who are on-site 24/7 to provide different types of therapies that help mitigate withdrawal symptoms.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
The goal of drug rehab in Arkansas is to help individuals stop using addictive substances and learn healthy ways to remain clean long-term. Participants learn vital skills to cope with cravings and manage stress, to prevent relapse.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
If you participate in couples therapy, your therapist may use one or more methods to help you improve communication and resolve conflict. These techniques can include emotionally focused therapy, psychodynamic couple's therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Family sessions are heavily encouraged here, but how many and how often depend on the individual. This particular family-health model does not allow residents to be present when their family members are with the counselor. Visitors can come and spend time with their loved ones on weekends between 1 pm and 3 pm—but any outside guests must be pre-approved.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy uses physical activity and hobbies to support alcohol and drug addiction recovery in Arkansas. They help improve your physical health and provide you with a sense of accomplishment, which is critical to overcoming addiction. These activities could include gardening, music, or sports. They help to promote relaxation and build a supportive community.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Laura Tyler, LPC, PhD
CEO
Frank Johnson
Board President
Tim Hudson
Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer
Keith Faught, MPA, CPA
CFO
Brian Davis, MSW, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer
Kyle Johnson, MD
CMO
John Ryan, EdD, LPC
COO
Ruth Allison Dover, JD
Chief Legal Officer
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
3204 E Moore Ave
Searcy, AR 72145
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