Western Arkansas Counseling
1857 Rice Road
Waldron, AR 72958
About Western Arkansas Counseling
Serving the counties of Western Arkansas, the Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center Scott County Clinic is a behavioral health nonprofit organization in Waldron, Arkansas. They have a collection of 12 community health centers that provide substance abuse treatment, mental health therapy and crisis care. At the Scott County Clinic, care is provided in an outpatient setting and is available for adults, children and families.
Immediate crisis care is available to you or your family members if you’re experiencing a mental health or substance abuse emergency. For adults, short term residential care that can provide immediate treatment is an option. This short term stay is 72 hours. Children and adolescents will be triaged and referred to appropriate treatment programs.
Substance abuse treatment will include a combination of individual and group therapy with case management services. Your treatment plan will be dependent on your personal recovery goals and your initial assessment. Medication assisted treatment is available if needed as a part of your recovery plan. If you have a teen aged 13 through 17, a specialized addiction treatment program is available for them at this location. Children are also offered help with daily living and social skills with qualified behavioral health providers. If you require a court ordered education program because of a DUI charge, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center has a certified Drug Alcohol Safety Education Program with screenings and classroom instructions.
Addiction Treatment Programs
An effective young adult program in Arkansas gives young people the skills they need to embrace recovery with confidence and the ability to make healthy choices. Treatment focuses on challenges specific to this age group.
Adults aged 18 and older who struggle with substance abuse can attend an adult program in Arkansas to receive treatment for addiction. These programs provide intervention therapies that help the individual stop using and learn ways to stay clean.
For those whose lives have been derailed by alcohol use disorder, alcohol rehab in Arkansas offers hope. Through individualized treatment, these programs address alcohol dependency and help participants recover and begin living a healthy, sober life.
Men’s rehab in Arkansas is designed exclusively for males who are struggling with an alcohol or substance use disorder. Because men and women often respond better to different types of treatment, this targeted rehab can be more effective than mixed-gender treatment.
For women, the experiences that lead to addiction are often very different than men. Women’s rehab in Arkansas addresses the way stress, trauma, genetics, and their environment affect women’s addiction challenges and recovery journey.
Often used to treat dual diagnosis disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy in Arkansas addresses disroders like PTSD, ADD, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar disorder, along with substance use disorders. This method helps individuals find connections between their feelings, thoughts, and actions and understand how those things affect their recovery.
The goal of drug rehab in Arkansas is to help individuals stop using addictive substances and learn healthy ways to remain clean long-term. Participants learn vital skills to cope with cravings and manage stress, to prevent relapse.
Adults over the age of 65 have needs that differ from younger generations. Elderly rehab in Arkansas is tailored to meet these needs with specialized addiction treatment for seniors.
Levels of Care
Many people in drug rehab in Arkansas transition to an outpatient rehab program after completing a residential or partial hospitalization program. This transition allows them to return to their life and responsibilities while still meeting with recovery experts and attending support groups.
Many people who struggle with addiction also experience co-occurring disorders such as depression or anxiety. Dual diagnosis programs in Arkansas specialize in treating both disorders, which is essential for recovery.
Staff members offer intervention services as a way to help family members plan and facilitate interventions as well as provide resources to develop a treatment plan. They also offer assistance with admission to drug rehab in Arkansas. This professional support can prove invaluable in guiding people toward the help they need.
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