Arkansas Division of Behavioral Health – Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse · Arkansas · Free

State division overseeing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Arkansas, including funding for licensed providers and medication-assisted treatment. Fathers can call the Little Rock office for provider directories, referrals to state-funded programs, and information about covered services. Have insurance or Medicaid details, county of residence, and a brief treatment history ready.

Contact & Details

Address: 305 S Palm St, Little Rock, AR 72205

Phone: 501-686-9164

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Visit Website

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

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, and Fayetteville are the largest metros. Legal Aid of Arkansas and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services provide free civil representation to eligible fathers statewide.

More Substance Abuse in Arkansas

  • SAMHSA Helpline – Arkansas — Free, confidential 24/7 federal helpline offering treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental health and
  • Decision Point – Bentonville — Northwest Arkansas treatment center offering detox, residential, and outpatient care for adults struggling with alcohol and drug addiction,
  • Quapaw House – Hot Springs — Residential and outpatient substance use treatment provider serving Garland County and surrounding areas with detox, rehab, sober living, an
  • Recovery Centers of Arkansas – Little Rock — Central Arkansas provider offering residential detox, rehab, outpatient programs, and aftercare for adults working on recovery from alcohol
  • Mid-South Health Systems – Addiction — Community mental health provider offering substance use treatment, counseling, and psychiatric services across northeast Arkansas, including
  • The BridgeWay – Little Rock — North Little Rock psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment, including detox, dual diagno

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.