BHG Medical Services
1501 Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903
River Valley Primary Care Services
Also known as Eastside Family Clinic
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Haloperidol · Aripiprazole · Asenapine · Brexpiprazole · Cariprazine · IIoperidone · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Federal Grants · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Licensing and accreditation
- Federally Qualified Health Center
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Chronic disease/illness management · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Case management service · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
Questions to ask River Valley Primary Care Services
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Arkansas. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at River Valley Primary Care Services
River Valley Primary Care Services reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Arkansas Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Fort Smith
Measured from the population center of Sebastian County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Fort Smith, about 2.3 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Roland, about 11 miles (1 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Fort Smith, about 1.9 miles (7 within 25 miles)
See the Sebastian County treatment map, methadone clinics near Sebastian County and Suboxone doctors near Sebastian County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does River Valley Primary Care Services offer?
River Valley Primary Care Services reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does River Valley Primary Care Services accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is River Valley Primary Care Services located?
4003 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Fort Smith?
From the center of Sebastian County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Fort Smith, about 2.3 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Fort Smith
Gateway Recovery Center
3900 Armour Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904
Gateway Recovery Center
3900 Armour Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904
Harbor Behavioral Health
3811 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Harbor House Inc
615 North 19th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Harbor House Inc
615 North 19th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
See all 14 facilities in Fort Smith · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.