Who Answers?
800-784-1361
We were waiting more than 2 hours. There were so many people waiting for an appointment and with diverse needs. Clearly an understaffed facility, and that means bad service
About the Facility
Baptist Health Behavioral Health Services is a faith-based hospital with substance abuse and behavioral healthcare services in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a short distance from the Poteau River. Baptist Health locations strive to provide comprehensive services to improve a client's social, emotional, and psychological health. They serve clients of all ages.
Baptist Health offers its behavioral healthcare services on an outpatient basis in person and through telehealth. They also provide financial assistance to qualifying clients.
Through the outpatient program, clients visit the hospital on a recurring schedule rather than live on site. Since clients continue to live at home, they aren’t under constant staff supervision, so outpatient options are ideal for those with mild symptoms. Clients with severe symptoms may be referred to another program for a higher level of care.
Treatment in the outpatient program is focused on therapy and skill building. The ultimate goal is to help clients learn how to cope with their symptoms so they can lead fulfilling and independent lives. Outpatient services can address grief and bereavement, stress management, work issues, conflict management, substance abuse, and personal relationship issues, in addition to general psychiatric care.
Before enrolling in any treatment program, clients are encouraged to contact their insurance provider to confirm coverage, since in network and out of network benefits can vary.
Treatment
Dual Diagnosis
Arkansas offers dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. These specialized drug and alcohol rehab programs provide various levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Using evidence-based therapies, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a team of addiction and medical experts can effectively address substance use and co-occurring disorders while enhancing your coping and relapse prevention skills.
Mental Health
Addiction treatment includes a heavy focus on mental health during your inpatient program. No matter the type of facility you choose - hospitals, clinics, or luxurious, hotel-like facilities - they all provide 24-hour care in a safe environment with mental health therapists and clinical staff. Mental health services include various treatment options, including individual and group counseling, addiction and relapse prevention education, and coping skills training. Additional offerings like family therapy, recreational opportunities, yoga, or mindfulness training may be available.
Insurance and Financial
Medicaid 
Private insurance 
Self-pay options 
Financial aid - Medicare
Military insurance
Programs
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Program for women
Levels of Care
Inpatient
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.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential Therapy
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Group Therapy
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.
Individual Therapy
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.
Contact
1001 Towson Avenue
Fort Smith AR, 72901
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
