Counseling and Resources
- Hope Behavioral Health Care: Contact Letitia Olson at 870-404-1767 or the office at 870-257-3336 Hope Behavioral is currently providing services on our campus. They have an office in Salem too. You can contact Letitia or their office about the services they can provide.
- Other Agencies:
- Arkansas Counseling Associates: 1-870-424-9060 (Located in Mountain Home)
- BRMC Center for Individual and Family Development: 1-870-435-5511 (Located in Gassville)
- Day Spring Services of Arkansas: 1-870-425-8642 (Located in Mountain Home)
- Families Inc. - Ash Flat: 870-994-7060 (Toll Free: 1-877-595-8869)
- Families Inc. - Mtn. Home: 870-425-1041 (Toll Free: 1-877-595-8869)
- Life Strategies Counseling, Inc.: http://www.lscihelp.com/
- Lighthouse Counseling: 1-870-425-2030
- Ozark Counseling Services: 870-425-6901 or Toll Free: 1-800-946-1111 (Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment
- Ozark Family Ministries: 870-425-7500 (They do not turn anyone away and will work with you on payments or donations.)
- Youth Bridge - Mtn. Home: (870) 425-5644
- You might also check with your family doctor, church pastor, or DHS for more numbers.
Other Resources
- Adult Abuse Hotline: 1-800-482-8049
- American Indian Center of Arkansas: www.arindianctr.org or call 501-666-9032 -- They serve American Indian/Native Americans who are unemployed, underemployed, or low income.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org/take-action/bring-prevention-school/
- Prevention Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents & Educator: www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/preventing-youth-suicide/preventing-youth-suicide-tips-for-parents-and-educators
- American Psychological Assoication on Bullying: www.apa.org/topics/bullying/index.aspx
- Arkansas Attorney General's Office: http://www.arkansasag.gov/programs/children-and-families/
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Drug Safety: http://www.archildrens.org/Services/Injury-Prevention-Center/Prescription-Drug-Safety.aspx
- Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-800-977-5776
- Arkansas Crisis Center: 1-888-274-7472 http://www.arcrisis.org/
- Arkansas Crisis TEENLINE: 1-800-798-8336
- Arkansas Department of Education Resources on Bullying: www.arkansased.gov/divisions/communications/safety/cyber-security-resources
- Arkansas IDEAS - Bullying: Taking Charge: ideas.aetn.org/
- Arkansas Migrant Education Program: 501-724-6227 http://migrant.k12.ar.us/ (They provide supplemental instructional and support services to eligible migrant children.)
- Arkansas National Guard Youth Challenge Program: Their program is for youth ages 16-18 years old and is designed to intervene in AR youth. It is a 22 week residential program that teaches life coping skills and a chance to earn their GED. For more information, visit www.aryouthchallenge.org.
- Arkansas Rehabilitation Services: 870-793-4153 http://www.ace.arkansas.gov (Their mission is to assist persons with disabilities so they are empowered to become employed.)
- Arkansas State Police Child Abuse: 1-800-482-5964
- Arkansas Suicide Prevention: www.arsuicideprevention.org/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - School Violence: Prevention Tools and Resources: www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/schoolviolence/tools.html
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-482-5964
- Children's Medical Services: 870-269-8062 They provide services to children birth to 18 with special health care needs such as physical disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
- Crisis Helpline: 1-800-592-9503
- DHS Fulton County: 895-3309
- DHS Baxter County: 425-6011
- Dorcus House in Little Rock: 501-374-4022 (Long term program for abused women and their children.)
- DrugRehab.com: www.drugrehab.com/teens/ and/or www.drugrehab.com/addiction/alcohol/
- Eyes On Bullying – A Guide for Grandparents: www.eyesonbullying.org/pdfs/bullying-prevention-guide-for-grandparents.pdf
- Fulton County Health Unit: 895-3300 or 895-4340
- Grief Support Groups in Arkansas: www.archildrens.org/health-and-wellness/the-center-for-good-mourning/support-groups/support-groups-in-arkansas
- Horizon Adolescent Treatment Center, Fort Smith: 1-479-478-6664 (Treatment for kids ages 13-17 for substance abuse and psychiatric disorders.)
- The Jason Foundation (Education and Prevention Resource for Youth Suicide): http://jasonfoundation.com/
- Kidspiration: 1-870-424-4021 Therapy services for children 0-5 years. Speech Therapy, OT, PT and classroom education are provided at no cost to the family of these children with disabilities.
- Literacy Project: 1-870-793-5912 (Helping Adults with Reading)
- Mercy Mall in Mountain Home: 1-888-391-2262 (Help with food, clothing, and special needs.)
- Military Members Family Assistance Centers: Batesville - 870-251-6497 (Helping military families find the resources and assistance they need.)
- Mountain Home Lion's Club: 424-3311 (Helps with eye exams and glasses.)
- NADC: 895-3628 (Helps with gas to heat homes.)
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Crime Prevention Council: www.ncpc.org/topics/bullying
- National Hopeline Network for Suicide Prevention: 1-800-SUICIDE
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center: 1-888-373-7888
- National Sexual Assault Holtine: 1-800-656-HOPE or rainn.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-888-373-7888
- Northwest Arkansas Crisis Intervention Center: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Ozark Foothills Literacy Project: 1-870-793-5912 (They help with reading skills.)
- Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis: Offers Acute Care for kids ages 6-18 years old and Residential Care for kids 12-18 years old. Assessment line is always open 870-384-7100 or you can can reach the mobile assessor at 870-450-9024.
- Phone a Friend Helpline: 1-888-723-3225
- Pregnancy Resource Center in Mtn. Home: 1-870-424-4673
- Safe Passage - Fulton County Advocate: 870-373-3222 or Helpline: 870-368-3222 (Help for domestic violence or sexual assault
- Salvation Army: 870-425-3335
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): www.samhsa.gov/
- SAMHSA Bullying App: store.samhsa.gov/apps/knowbullying/index.html
- Self Injury Help: 1-800-DONTCUT, www.selfinjury.com
- Serenity Inc. in Mountain Home: 870-424-7233 or 870-424-7576 (Domestic Abuse or Sexual Assault)
- Soaring Wings: A place for children to live while their families deal with other struggles and get the help they need. For more information, visit soaringwingsar.org/help or call 501-849-2253
- Spanish Crisis Hotline: 1-866-751-5937 (These calls are directed to a national line because there are no Spanish speaking volunteers for the AR program.)
- Springwoods Behavioral Health: 1-888-521-6014 or visit www.springwoodsbehavioral.com/
- Stamp Out Smoking: 1-800-Quit-Now
- Stop Bullying: www.stopbullying.gov/
- Suicide Prevention - #Be There to Help Prevent Suicide: www.cdc.gov/injury/features/be-there-prevent-suicide/index.html?deliveryName=DM36809
- Suicide Prevention Talk Line: 1-800-273-8255
- Suicide Prevention Online Chat Line: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
- Suicide Prevention: www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/fastfact.html
- TEA Program: This program is focused on helping young parents complete their education, attain their goals and secure employment. For more information, contact Christy Fuerst at 501-730-9874 or christy.fuerst@arkansas.gov.
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
- Vets4Warriors: 1-855-838-8255, www.vets4warriors.com (Support for those who are currently serving or have served in the military.)
- Women and Children First Crisis Line: 1-800-332-4443
In-Patient Facilities:
- Baptist Behavioral Health Center 501-202-7507 https://www.baptist-health.com/location/baptist-health-behavioral-services
- Horizon Adolescent Treatment Center: Treats 13-17 year old adolescents that have co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and psychiatric disorders). http://www.wacgc.org/ProgramsServices/ChildAdolescentServices/HorizonAdolescentTreatmentProgram.aspx
- Methodist Behavioral Hospital: http://www.methodistfamily.org/services/methodist-behavioral-hospital/
- Millcreek: 870-352-8203 http://www.millcreekbehavioralhealth.com/
- Rivendell Behavioral Health Service: 1-800-264-5640 or 1-501-794-4277. http://www.rivendellofarkansas.com/
- Valley Behavioral Health: http://www.valleybehavioral.com/
- Vantage Point Behavioral Health: http://www.vantagepointnwa.com/
- Vista Health: http://mental-health-facilities.healthgrove.com/l/430/Vista-Health
Local Churches
- Enterprise Baptist Church: 458-2226
- Viola Assembly of God: Contact Grace Qualls in the Parent Center for numbers: 458-4013
- Viola Baptist Church: 458-2191 or 1-870-321-1892
- Viola Church of Christ: Elders: Rick Harber (870)-421-5497 and Kevin Browning (870)-371-3577
- Viola Methodist Church: Contact Shelly Sanders for numbers: 458-2213
