BHG Medical Services
1501 Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance
Also known as Crisis Stabilization Unit
Address: 3113 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · Map
Phone: (479) 785-9480
Intake: (479) 478-6664
Website: wacgc.org
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential · Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment · Residential detoxification · Short-term residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Detoxification
- Detox services
- Alcohol Detoxification · Benzodiazepines Detoxification · Cocaine Detoxification · Methamphetamines detoxification · Opioids detoxification · Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Opioid treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification · Buprenorphine maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Relapse prevention with naltrexone · Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing · Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification · Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
- Medications used
- Acamprosate (Campral®) · Disulfiram · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine without naloxone · Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) · Naltrexone (oral) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) · Lofexidine · Clonidine · Medication for mental disorders · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment approaches
- Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Trauma-related counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · 12-step facilitation
- Education and counseling
- Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Family counseling
- Special programs
- Adolescents · Young adults · Adult women · Adult men · Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Active duty military · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Exclusive programs
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Genders accepted
- Female · Male
- Payment accepted
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · SAMHSA funding/block grants
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Licensing and accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) · Council on Accreditation (COA) · National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Self-help groups · Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Recovery coach · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
- Transitional services
- Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education · Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Other services
- Case management service · Domestic violence services, including family or partner · Mental health services · Social skills development · Transportation assistance · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
- Language services
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Questions to ask Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- Do you provide medical detox on site, and how many days does it usually last?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Arkansas (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance
Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance 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 Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance offer?
Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Detox, Residential, Outpatient, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance 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 Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance located?
3113 South 70th Street, 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
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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
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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.