Online Resources
American Counseling Association
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one, know you are not alone. Hear about personal experiences from people in your local community whose lives have been impacted by suicide.
Arisa Health
arisa health brought together 4 of Arkansas’ leading behavioral health providers to form the state’s premier integrated behavioral health system. Member affiliates integrates the professional staff and services of Professional Counseling Associates, Mid-South Health Systems, Ozark Guidance, and Counseling Associates.
Arkansas Behavioral Health Council
https://www.facebook.com/Arkansas-Council-for-Behavioral-Health-111920115539646/
The Arkansas Council for Behavioral Health is a coalition of provider organizations that serve Arkansans with a mental health and/or substance use disorder.
Arkansas Division of Mental Health Services
The Division of Mental Health Services is organized within three functional components:
Central Administration
The overall direction, coordination, and administrative oversight of the state-operated programs.
Arkansas State Hospital
90 beds for acute psychiatric admission; a 60-bed forensic treatment services program which offers assistance to circuit courts throughout the state; a 16-bed adolescent treatment program for youth 13 to 18; and a program for juvenile sex offenders.
Arkansas Health Center
A 350-bed psychiatric nursing home licensed as a skilled nursing facility, serves the needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities who require specialized services or programs. The program emphasizes the provision of services to special-need groups and individuals with cognitive dysfunctions.
Centers for Youth and Family Services
MRF Hub – Allied Health Services
https://alliedbenefit.sapphiremrfhub.com/
This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze data more easily.
NAMI Arkansas
NAMI Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, their families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state.
National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH)
NABH advocates for behavioral healthcare and represents provider systems that are committed to the delivery of responsive, accountable, and clinically effective prevention, treatment and care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with mental and substance use disorders.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
https://www.socialworkers.org/
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
National Empowerment Center
NEC staff and consultants bring unique experience in organizing and developing consumer-run organizations, and helping individuals and groups develop the knowledge and ability to transform the mental health service system toward a more recovery-oriented and consumer-and family-driven approach. Each has experience running organizations, nurturing the process of recovery in individuals and groups, and strong skills as educators. This team is available to individuals, organizations, service systems, and family members looking for a speaker or for technical assistance, training, and consultation.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Netsmart
We are committed to equipping you to deliver integrated, value-based care now and in the future. Together, we can redefine care delivery in the communities we collectively serve.
Newhaven Counseling and Health Services
Newhaven is a comprehensive Community Mental Health Center and Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Nevada, Ouachita, and Union Counties in Arkansas, as well as those in the surrounding area.
Pat Deegan and The Common Ground
https://www.commongroundprogram.com/
Pat Deegan’s Recovery Approach focuses on the person instead of the illness and offers hope-filled tools, technologies and training for people, families and providers. Using Pat’s Approach, people can get and keep the life they want, and staff gain the knowledge and skills for practicing true recovery-oriented care.
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Seize The Awkward
Having a conversation about mental health might be uncomfortable, but it can make all the difference. Check out these tools – from conversation guides to tips –that can help you help those in need.
Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center
The Guidance Center (Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center) is a non-profit community behavioral healthcare provider serving the communities of Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Sebastian and Scott counties in western Arkansas. The Guidance Center is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members are comprised of volunteer representatives from the Guidance Center’s six county service area.