How many substance abuse resources are in Arkansas?

Women's Corner tracks 15 substance abuse resources for women in Arkansas.

Are substance abuse resources in Arkansas free?

11 of the 15 listed substance abuse resources in Arkansas are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Arkansas have substance abuse resources?

Listings span cities including Little Rock, Hot Springs, North Little Rock.

What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Arkansas?

Featured entries include Arkansas Division of Behavioral Health — Substance Abuse, Decision Point — Little Rock, Quapaw House — Hot Springs, Arkansas Crisis Center — Substance Abuse Help, Recovery Centers of Arkansas.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

6 of 15 Arkansas substance abuse listings include phone numbers.

Where do I start if I want help with addiction?

Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.

Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?

Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.

Are there women-only treatment programs?

Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.

What about pregnancy and addiction?

Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.

Best Substance Abuse in Arkansas — 15 resources

About Substance Abuse for Women

Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.

Substance Abuse in Arkansas

Arkansas circuit courts hear family law matters in all 75 counties, with the Office of Child Support Enforcement under the Department of Finance and Administration. Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale are the largest metros. Legal Aid of Arkansas, the Center for Arkansas Legal Services, and the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide help to women.

15 Resources

1. Arkansas Division of Behavioral Health — Substance Abuse — Free

DBHS within DHS oversees Arkansas's publicly funded substance use treatment system from offices on South Palm Street in Little Rock. They license providers, set clinical standards, and manage funding for low-income treatment slots. The agency's helpline screens callers for the appropriate level of care and refers to in-network providers near home.

501-686-9164 · 305 S Palm St, Little Rock, AR 72205 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Decision Point — Little Rock

Decision Point Center operates outpatient and intensive outpatient programs in central Arkansas with a Little Rock site on West 2nd Street. They provide individual and group counseling for substance use disorder, plus dual-diagnosis treatment for clients with co-occurring depression or anxiety. Medicaid and major commercial insurance accepted; self-pay sliding scale available.

501-414-6678 · 905 W 2nd St, Little Rock, AR 72201 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Quapaw House — Hot Springs

Quapaw House provides residential and outpatient substance use treatment from the Saline Street campus in Hot Springs. They serve adolescents and adults including women with children in selected program tracks. State licensure includes detox, residential, and outpatient levels of care, so clients can step down within the same agency.

501-624-7111 · 112 Saline St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

4. Arkansas Crisis Center — Substance Abuse Help — Free

The Arkansas Crisis Center operates a 24/7 line at 888-274-7472 for callers in mental health or substance use crisis. Counselors can do warm transfers to the 988 Lifeline, recommend local treatment intake, or provide telephonic support when no provider is immediately available. Free and confidential statewide.

888-274-7472 · Statewide Service · 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Recovery Centers of Arkansas

Recovery Centers of Arkansas operates residential treatment programs in North Little Rock on the River Road campus, with separate tracks for women and men. The women's program addresses the unique recovery needs of mothers, survivors of trauma, and women with co-occurring mental health conditions. Inpatient stays are typically 28 to 90 days depending on the clinical plan.

501-372-4611 · 1201 River Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · 24/7

6. BridgeWay — North Little Rock

BridgeWay is a 70-bed behavioral health hospital in North Little Rock offering inpatient psychiatric stabilization, dual-diagnosis substance use treatment, and outpatient programs. Admissions happen 24/7 through the Bridgeway Road campus. The women's program includes group therapy on trauma, relationships, and parenting in recovery.

501-771-1500 · 21 Bridgeway Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72113 · 24/7 · Visit Website

7. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free

FindTreatment.gov is the federal locator covering every licensed substance use and mental health provider in Arkansas. Filter by city, insurance accepted, services offered, and special populations served. The site flags facilities that offer medication-assisted treatment, telehealth, and programs serving women with children.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free

AA meetings are held daily across Arkansas with strong concentrations in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Hot Springs. The Central Arkansas Intergroup and Northwest Arkansas Intergroup websites list current meetings. Women's-only meetings and step-study meetings provide more focused spaces than mixed open meetings.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Narcotics Anonymous — Free

NA Arkansas Region coordinates Narcotics Anonymous meetings statewide. The meeting search filters by city, day, and format including women's meetings, beginners' meetings, and literature-study meetings. NA is open to anyone whose primary problem is drugs other than alcohol, including prescription medication.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. SMART Recovery — Free

SMART Recovery is the science-based alternative to 12-step groups, using cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing rather than a higher-power framework. Online meetings happen daily; in-person Arkansas meetings are limited but growing. Useful for women who find traditional 12-step language doesn't fit their worldview.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Women for Sobriety — Free

Women for Sobriety is a peer recovery program designed by and for women, using the New Life Acceptance Program rather than 12-step language. Online and phone meetings are available statewide; in-person meetings depend on local volunteer leadership. Many participants run both WFS and AA meetings concurrently for different kinds of support.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free

Al-Anon is for family members and friends of alcoholics, including mothers whose adult children, partners, or parents struggle with alcohol. Arkansas meetings are listed on the Arkansas Al-Anon Information Service site, with concentrations in larger cities. Free; the only requirement is being affected by someone else's drinking.

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13. Nar-Anon — Free

Nar-Anon is the parallel group for friends and family of someone with a drug problem. Smaller than Al-Anon and with fewer Arkansas meetings, but online meetings make participation possible anywhere in the state. Useful for mothers of teens or adult children navigating opioid or stimulant use disorder.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Shatterproof — Free

Shatterproof is a national nonprofit working to change how the country addresses substance use disorder through advocacy, evidence-based treatment standards, and stigma reduction. Their site has the ATLAS treatment-quality scorecard, which rates many Arkansas providers against evidence-based benchmarks. Useful when comparing treatment options.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free

Faces & Voices of Recovery organizes the recovery community to reduce stigma and improve policy. Their Recovery Community Organization directory includes Arkansas Recovery Community Centers and peer-led groups. Useful for women in long-term recovery looking for service opportunities and community beyond treatment.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many substance abuse resources are in Arkansas?: Women's Corner tracks 15 substance abuse resources for women in Arkansas.
Are substance abuse resources in Arkansas free?: 11 of the 15 listed substance abuse resources in Arkansas are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Arkansas have substance abuse resources?: Listings span cities including Little Rock, Hot Springs, North Little Rock.
What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Arkansas?: Featured entries include Arkansas Division of Behavioral Health — Substance Abuse, Decision Point — Little Rock, Quapaw House — Hot Springs, Arkansas Crisis Center — Substance Abuse Help, Recovery Centers of Arkansas.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 6 of 15 Arkansas substance abuse listings include phone numbers.
Where do I start if I want help with addiction?: Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?: Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
Are there women-only treatment programs?: Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
What about pregnancy and addiction?: Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.