The Guidance Center

3111 South 70th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903

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About The Guidance Center

The Guidance Center, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at The Guidance Center include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

For recreation, patients can use the meditation room to promote mindfulness during recovery.

The Guidance Center has received accreditations from CARF.

Latest Reviews

Brenton Vass
2 weeks ago on Google
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This place owes me a 107.00 dollars after screwing me on services rendered. They did contact me if it's rctified il delete bad review
Response from the owner1 week ago
Brenton, Please give Shea a call at 479-452-6650 so that we may address your review. Thank you! Our clients and their satisfaction are extremely important to us.
Kayla K McWha McCranie (Pooh Bear)
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Response from the owner1 week ago
Kayla, We very much appreciate your 5-star review of The Guidance Center! Sharing your positive experience can play a part in others reaching out for help.
Whitley Thrailkill
1 month ago on Google
1
This place does not care about you I would suggest going to a different location or a different place all together. They do not care about mental health like they say they do!! They will cancel your appointment and not let you know. I had to take off work for the appointment for NO APPOINTMENT even though they called me to make the appointment!! Please do not go here unless you want your problems to be worse than before going here!!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Dear Whitley, we sincerely apologize for your experience at The Guidance Center. This is most definitely not acceptable as we very much do care about our clients mental health. Your mental health is of the upmost importance to us. Moreover to that point, it is the whole reason The Guidance Center exist. Please contact Shea at 479-452-6650 so we can discuss more of what happened. We need to know so that it can be corrected and prevent this happening to anyone else in the future. We are so sorry.

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The Guidance Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

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.
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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
During many phases of addiction treatment, you'll need to receive 24-hour clinical care in Arkansas. This supervision ensures your safety during the detox process. Licensed medical professionals and experienced addiction specialists provide medication management, non-addictive medication to curb withdrawal symptoms, and frequent monitoring of vital signs.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
The process of a medically assisted detox is when all addictive substances are removed from your body. Usually performed in an inpatient setting, you are under the 24/7 care of licensed medical medical professionals who keep you safe and comfortable during the detoxification. Medications are often administered to help alleviate potential withdrawal symptoms.The process can vary in length, but it typically takes 5-7 days.

Treatments

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 rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.

Clinical Services

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.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

Developing life skills while undergoing rehab treatment in Arkansas is a crucial part of your recovery. During treatment, you may focus on learning communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving, self awareness, assertiveness, and coping skills.

Combined with behavioral therapy, nicotine replacement therapy can be an effective way to stop smoking. A variety of therapies are available. Some you can get over the counter, while others require a prescription from your doctor.

Amenities

  • meditation iconMeditation Room

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (479) 452-6650
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3111 South 70th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903

Fact checked and written by:
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2.5 (88 reviews)
Brenton Vass
2 weeks ago
1

This place owes me a 107.00 dollars after screwing me on services rendered. They did contact me if it's rctified il delete bad review

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Brenton, Please give Shea a call at 479-452-6650 so that we may address your review. Thank you! Our clients and their satisfaction are extremely important to us.
Kayla K McWha McCranie (Pooh Bear)
2 weeks ago
5

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Kayla, We very much appreciate your 5-star review of The Guidance Center! Sharing your positive experience can play a part in others reaching out for help.
Whitley Thrailkill
1 month ago
1

This place does not care about you I would suggest going to a different location or a different place all together. They do not care about mental health like they say they do!! They will cancel your appointment and not let you know. I had to take off work for the appointment for NO APPOINTMENT even though they called me to make the appointment!! Please do not go here unless you want your problems to be worse than before going here!!

Response from the owner1 month ago
Dear Whitley, we sincerely apologize for your experience at The Guidance Center. This is most definitely not acceptable as we very much do care about our clients mental health. Your mental health is of the upmost importance to us. Moreover to that point, it is the whole reason The Guidance Center exist. Please contact Shea at 479-452-6650 so we can discuss more of what happened. We need to know so that it can be corrected and prevent this happening to anyone else in the future. We are so sorry.
Enki Elohim
2 months ago
1

I hate that I live in a world where their are people who do not like there jobs. Met some awesome people too but for an establishment like this you would expect better.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello Enki, We do appreciate your review even though it s not something we like to hear. All clients are important to us, as are their experiences at The Guidance Center. Please call us at 479-452-6650 and ask for Shea. We cannot find your name in our system and genuinely want to know what happened that was less than top-notch.
Wildboy5699
4 months ago
1

I went up here a few times a couple of weeks ago. Most of the staff are extremely rude and act like they don t want to be there. I drove 30 minutes up there to finally see someone, which I had to talk to them over the webcam because they were too lazy to come up to the center that day, which she was also l extremely rude. When I finally got an appointment to finally see a therapist, it was either over the phone or drive another 30 minutes up there to talk to them on a webcam again. When I ask if there was a way I could see someone face to face and have a one on one session with a person who was standing right there in front of me. They told me that doesn t cover my insurance and if it did, it would take six to eight months to get one. So I told them to forget it and left. I will go find someone else.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Wildboy5699, We take our clients experiences very seriously so I am grateful you have made us aware of your experience, even though it was less than satisfactory. We would like to speak with you and gather more information. Please call Shea at 479-452-6650. I am making her aware that you will hopefully be calling. We apologize for your inconvenience to make a 30 minute drive if you were not able to see someone in person.
Charlotte
4 months ago
1

Some of these therapist are good. One "therapist" that is at the place needs to be fired and that would be donnie b. The therapist here are supposed work with parents to help their children but one of them doesn't he tells parents that the child's behavior is their fault and then gets the child taken away. So if you have any children that have behavioral issues or trouble with the law stay clear of this "therapist" he doesn't care about the children or their families.

Allysia Alexander
4 months ago
1

Talked to someone at 10:04 and they told me to come on over. That they take walk ins until 11. I got there at 10:24 and the lady told me they stop taking people at 10. Left the building crying. It's too hard to get help.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Allysia, Unfortunately you were given the incorrect information over the phone about the time we stop taking walk-in appointments. We are truly sorry for this. We have gone back and made absolutely sure everyone is aware of this so it doesn't happen to someone else. We do suggest that all walk-ins show up as early as possible, because it is on a first-come first-served basis. If it is after walk-in hours, we will do an intake and schedule you. We sincerely apologize that you were misinformed.
Serena
4 months ago
2

Never really liked this place but had to come due to extenuating circumstances. They didn't have my referral, my appointment, or my chart info, and I waited two hours before being having to leave to go to another appointment. Shameful

Response from the owner2 months ago
Serena, We have researched what happened and we are sorry you were not able to see someone when you came in. Unfortunately, with no scheduled appointment, we must treat an encounter as a walk-in. All walk-ins are on a first-come first-served basis as the schedule allows. We are happy to talk more with you about your experience. You can contact us at 479-452-6650 and ask for Shea. Our clients are our top priority and we welcome the opportunity to speak with you more.
Crystal Reed
5 months ago
5

Response from the owner5 months ago
Crystal, our client s mental well being is the most important thing to us. We appreciate your 5 star review.
Brittany
6 months ago
1

If I could leave a third of a star I would. This is absolutely ridiculous!! Friday isn't Saturday yet, but here we are and you can't call or get through to save your life! It just says "line busy" it's been saying "line busy" for 4 hours now..I find that a little hard to believe. Not only that but if you have any DHS referrals just know that these people already have preconceived notions. They have already decided what they're going to do before they assess you. Total sham! If you can avoid this place I would. If you have any referrals I would deeply suggest that you have them send the referrals ANYWHERE but the fort Smith Arkansas Western guidance center. Even if you got to drive all the way to a far out city. I feel like it's well worth it!! Deal with honest people and you'll have honest results.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Brittany, As we discussed on Friday, we should have made our phone outage known through our social media. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused you and our clients. Thank you for visiting with me about the other things you noted in your review of The Guidance Center. We appreciate the opportunity to listen, discuss, and correct anything we can to provide the best possible outcomes for all clients. Your information and well-being are valued.
Meet the Robinsons
6 months ago
1

I made the mistake of letting my 6yr son s school get involved with helping him. Never again! I was so excited to hear about the in school therapy provided. There is a therapist present at the school a few days a week that works for The Guidance Center. Our first appt with her, she mentioned her association with the center & how this place,at some point, would be in contact & an appt with a Dr there would be made. She also mentioned there would be family sessions, which I thought was amazing . Months went by & we never heard anything other than the updates I would get from my son about his visits with her. After speaking with the schools principal one day,she asked if I had heard from the therapist, which I had not. The therapist then reached out & we were able to make our first family session. The guidance center was not mentioned during this session. Several weeks went by again with no word from therapist or The guidance center (we had completely forgotten about this supposed Drs appt w/this specific center that eventually was to happen). Then out of the blue the therapist texted me asking me to come in for a session which had not happened before. Right when I walk in she hands me a pamphlet for the guidance center & says she forgot to email my sons info to the center from our first session, which is why we have not been contacted by them. Then she looks at her laptop & says oh nevermind looks like you guys have an appt Monday (in 4 days), which In hindsight I now know is why she initially reached out to ask to see me was to tell me about this appt. Because she absolutely knew we did not make it or knew about it. I told her my husband & I had not been contacted by the center nor made any appt & had to ask questions about what time it was, who was he seeing , where is he supposed to be etc. She says that someone made the appt . We contact the center trying to figure out who they spoke to, who made this appt & the Drs assistance says the appt absolutely could NOT have been made without a parent. My husband tells her to call him back with info on who they spoke to then. She calls him back & tells my husband that they called & talked to ME & I made this appt on Feb 9th! Feb 9th was our first family session with the therapist at the school & again not one single word about the center or this drs appt was mentioned. I call them to tell them that s absolutely not true & they tell me my husband made the appt! Now we re receiving multiple texts asking us to do a survey for an appt we never even attended. To me, seems like maybe this therapist did infact forget to send my sons info & this appt was made without our knowledge & against policy & then they tried to cover it up by blaming my husband & I like we just somehow forgot about a major appt we made that we ve been trying to get for the last year from a Dr. It is absolutely understandable to make a mistake but to turn around & blame the parents that have came to you for help with their child is unacceptable. I will say the therapist at the school is personally wonderful & my son adores seeing her but after the absolute lack of organization, miscommunication & out right lying this place has done,we will never again let the school or a business the school is associated with get involved with our children like this.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Meet the Robinsons, our client care and their families are extremely important to The Guidance Center. I am sorry we failed your family. Please help us identify internally where we went wrong and give us the opportunity to investigate your experience so that we do not repeat our mistakes again. I would very much appreciate it if you'd follow up with me. You can contact me personally at sylviahickey.wacgc or call my personal phone at 479-883-6005. We are sorry.
micah brooks
6 months ago
1

My aunt got sent here from the hospital and they told her there was no beds and she got taken to the homeless shelter and my grandmother the guardian of my aunt was never notified as she should have been and she was on the street for days before we found out what happened to her and someone forced her to do drugs and it was just horrible to see a person with a mental illness like that or be treated. She was never supposed to be in that place in the first place. Then they won't give my grandma any info on my aunt at all even though she is her legal guardian because she can't care for herself. It's so sad how people that need help can't get it without something always happening to them. If I could put 0 stars on the review I would.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Dear Micah, Please contact Jamie Ridgley, Director of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), at 479-784-9480. We are sorry to hear what happened with your family member. We take mental health and well-being very seriously, and we are not aware of the situation you have described. It is unfortunate that our community is in great demand of mental health treatment, and we do not always have availability of open beds at the CSU. We would appreciate your cooperation in helping us determine if we failed your family in any way. Thank you.
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