Located in Mena, AR, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and online therapy and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step.
The program serves men, women, adolescents, children and older adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health and CareFirst, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment, support meetings and recovery coach.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)