Arkansas 211
2-1-1
Arkansas 211 connects Arkansas residents who call 211 with social services in their area. Services include food and clothing, housing support, eviction and utility assistance, senior care, child care and education, and employment support. Essential services are within reach — just call 211 for the help you need.
Arkanasas Peer Recovery
501-686-9164
Looking for Peer Recovery support? Arkansas Peer Recovery makes it easy to connect with Peers throughout the state. Use the Peer Directory to find someone who can support you and understands what you’re going through. Peer support is priceless!
American Indian Center of Arkansas
501-666-9032
For Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, the American Indian Center of Arkansas can provide a wide range of resources and connections to culturally competent care. The Center provides job training and placement services, including for seniors, education resources, and connections to mental health and substance use treatment.
P.E.A.R.L.
479-721-6778
For the justice involved, it can be especially hard to find non-stigmatized help for substance use. P.E.A.R.L. provides a variety of services and free programs to those involved in specialty court, including educational opportunities, recreational activities, support services, housing support, life skills classes, and financial literacy training. They can also connect clients with 12-step programs, addiction treatment programs, peer services, harm reduction, and recovery resources.
Wolfe Street Foundation
501-372-5662
The Wolfe Street Foundation is a Recovery Community Organization in Central Arkansas. They offer 12 step support group meetings, peer support, small group therapy, and other recovery meetings. You can also access supportive recovery housing and other community resources through the Foundation.
Exodus.Life
501-353-0347
Exodus Life is a faith-based nonprofit that provides addiction treatment and recovery support. They have an Exodus Academy, case management, peer support, and support groups. They also have programs for those involved in the justice system and help for them as they re-enter society.
AR ConnectNow
501-526-3563
AR ConnectNow provides education to Arkansas youth and their families about mental health and how to build mental health skills. They also provide support in helping young people get quality mental health treatment. You can call for support 24/7 if you need help with mental health issues and they also list information about the 988 crisis line.
University of Arkansas: Pat Walker Health Center SEAR Program
479-575-2500
University of Arkansas offers the SEAR Program which provides individual and group interventions to students who have substance use concerns. They provide research-based prevention, early intervention, and recovery services. The page also has links to other campus programs including Razorbacks Offering Accountability Resources (ROAR), Razorback® Recovery Community (RRC), and more.
Arkansas State University: Wilson Counseling Center
870-972-2318
Arkansas State University’s Wilson Counseling Center offers students support to promote improved academics, learn healthier coping strategies, and be more effective in their relationships. The center is accredited and offers multiple options including group counseling, self-help, workshops, and short-term individual counseling.
Harding University: Counseling Center
501-279-4347
Harding University’s Counseling Center provides counseling to students as part of the school's mission to promote success. They offer self-help information on a variety of topics including addiction, depression, eating disorders, homesickness, and stress. Due to counseling license regulations, they can only serve Arkansas residents.
Northwest Arkansas Equality
479-966-9014
Northwest Arkansas Equality provides HIV testing and education, community connections, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. They have a resource hub with links to counseling, emergency resources, mental health resources, women's shelters, and resources for people who experienced sexual assault.
American Indian Center of Arkansas
501-666-9032
American Indian Center of Arkansas’s Native Connections recognizes how historical trauma affects current issues facing Native Americans. They provide culturally sensitive mental health and addiction prevention and treatment for Native youth and young adults. The goal is to develop a stronger, more resilient Native American and Alaskan Native generation and reduce the rates of suicide and addiction.