Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health – Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas

2713 South 74th Street
Suite 203
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 573-3130
4.56 (9 reviews)

About Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health – Fort Smith

Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health is a nonprofit mental health hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a short drive south of Carol Ann Cross Park. They offer a full range of behavioral health treatment and support programs. They serve adult clients.

This location specializes in treating psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Each client receives a personalized treatment plan designed to address their specific needs. Services include an inpatient program, an outpatient program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) treatment, and aftercare.

Inpatient care is typically reserved for clients with severe symptoms, who are unstable, or are deemed a danger to themselves or others. While participating in the inpatient program, clients live on site under the watch and care of staff. This program combines primary care with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other specialized treatments.

Outpatient treatment is considered a lower-intensity level of care that is best suited for those who have completed an inpatient program or whose symptoms aren’t severe enough to warrant staff supervision. Clients in this program live at home, visiting the facility on a regular basis to participate in treatment. This program uses the same types of therapy as the inpatient program but meets less often.

Mental illnesses that exist alongside addiction require special attention to treat. Co-occurring disorder treatment targets the symptoms of both problems to reduce the risk of relapse and make clients more receptive to treatment.

Aftercare planning gives clients direction after completing a treatment program. Aftercare includes references to other programs, connecting with other care providers, and identifying local recovery resources.

Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health accepts most major insurance. Clients should contact their insurance provider to confirm their coverage before enrolling in a treatment program, as in network and out of network benefits can vary.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

inpatient iconInpatient Rehab

Clients undergoing treatment at an inpatient rehab receive extensive therapeutic support through daily addiction counseling and recovery-focused services. These often include addiction education and life skills training. Many inpatient facilities also offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as massage, yoga, acupuncture, creative arts therapy, and experiential therapy. Inpatient care is typically best suited for clients who recently completed detox, are in early recovery, or at a heightened risk of relapse.

aftercare iconAftercare

Clients in addiction recovery typically require robust, ongoing support, which rehab aftercare programs are designed to provide. These programs are premised on the idea that clients' mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial wellbeing is essential to recovery. Clients collaborate with their case managers and addiction recovery team to identify the rehab aftercare services they will need to thrive while in recovery. Clients may receive peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

elderly iconElderly program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • basketball iconBasketball court
  • recreation iconRecreation room
  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • massage iconMassage room
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture room
  • pool iconSwimming pool
  • hiking iconHiking
  • wilderness iconWilderness setting
  • tennis iconTennis court

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

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.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Developed in the 1970s, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy based in cognitive behavior therapy. DBT is designed specifically to help people who experience emotions intensely. It is used to treat substance use disorder, anxiety, and depression, among other mental health disorders.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique that helps you process and integrate traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements. The method reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, alleviates post traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and fosters adaptive resolution so you can move forward with a healthier perspective.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

Recreational therapy uses physical activity and hobbies to support alcohol and drug addiction recovery in Arkansas. They help improve your physical health and provide you with a sense of accomplishment, which is critical to overcoming addiction. These activities could include gardening, music, or sports. They help to promote relaxation and build a supportive community.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Check icon Accreditations

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

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2713 South 74th Street
Suite 203
Fort Smith, AR 72903

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4.56 (9 reviews)
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Nice place to look for a rehabilitation process, have large green areas to clear your mind.

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4.5 (8 reviews)
Farah Steinberg
5 months ago
5

So far so good

Response from the owner5 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share, Farah!
Jennifer O'Hara
1 year ago
5

This clinic and the wonderful humans that work in this clinic have saved my life. Shout out to Vanessa, Reina, Dr. Neubauer, Ashton, Desirae and of course, Dr. Dalai. Together, they work extremely hard for their patients. They are genuine and probably work too much!! I'm so grateful!!

Response from the owner1 year ago
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us, Jennifer!
Michele Marie
1 year ago
5

Dr. Dalai and staff are amazing, I know when I call or go in I'm gonna be treated with courtesy, respect, and leave with a smile! He listens to every word you say. He remembers my brother's, moms,friends name's he doesn't have to look down at papers to know! 10 plus!

Response from the owner1 year ago
Michele, thank you for taking a moment to share your experience!
Terra Rogers
2 years ago
5

I love the staff and Dr Virden is amazing with my children! The entire staff is LGBTQ+ friendly, and treats my child with so much respect.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for sharing with us, Terra!
Shayna Shay Kirby
3 years ago
5

There's not even enough stars in the galaxy for how incredible this place is! The staff and doctors are literally heavens sent angels on earth!!! By far this special spot is undesirable and if you're looking or needing more info or help, get back on track and ask for the specialist that have offices here! Can't recommend it enough!!!

Keila Qualls
4 years ago
5

Mark DeWeerd
5 years ago
1

If you are counting on understanding from people at this place you need to look somewhere else. I would give them a negative 10 if I could.

Carol Eichler
6 years ago
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