The Guidance Center Ozark

About The Guidance Center Ozark

The Guidance Center Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center Ozark is a non-profit organization that has been providing quality drug rehab, dual diagnosis, adult and young adult programs, men’s and women’s programs, outpatient rehab, individual and group therapy services to the residents of Arkansas-Ozark and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. We are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and are a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). We offer a variety of treatment options that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client. We believe that addiction is a chronic disease that can be successfully managed with the right treatment and support. Our goal is to help our clients achieve and maintain long-term sobriety. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we urge you to seek help from our experienced and compassionate staff. We are here to help you on your journey to recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
A drug rehab in Arkansas helps people gain the skills they need to overcome addiction and maintain long-term sobriety. Drug treatment programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
Dual Diagnosis
It’s common to have both a mental health disorder and substance use problems. The right rehab in Arkansas can treat both issues. Dual diagnosis programs may offer detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. The key is that they provide integrated treatment for both mental health symptoms and substance use.
Adult Program
An adult program in Arkansas helps clients overcome substance use and address issues such as employment and family. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Young Adult Rehab
A young adult rehab in Arkansas can provide every level of care while addressing the unique needs of young adults. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Young adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Men's Rehab
Those who join a men’s rehab program in Arkansas are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. Some of the common services they include are counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Men’s programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Women's Rehab
Women need unique support, and a women’s rehab in Arkansas can help them manage gender-specific concerns while overcoming addiction. Some common services include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, parenting, and other key life skills. Women’s programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program (DASEP)
A court and DMV-related educational program at The Guidance Center Ozark for individuals charged with DWI or other alcohol/drug offenses, focused on reducing repeat offenses through structured education.
Crisis Services
The Guidance Center operates adult crisis services including a Crisis Stabilization Unit, Mobile Crisis Team, Crisis Call Center, and Crisis Walk-In Center, available 24 hours a day for individuals in Arkansas facing behavioral health emergencies.
School-Based Services
The Guidance Center provides school-based behavioral health services to children and adolescents in participating schools, extending its Ozark-area community programming to younger populations.
Interpreter & Accessibility Services
The Guidance Center Ozark arranges interpreter services at no cost for individuals with limited English proficiency and offers auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and accessible formats upon request.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
The Guidance Center Ozark provides outpatient substance use services, including counseling and court-related education programs, allowing clients in Franklin County to receive care while living at home.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Arkansas, it’s common to feel like no one understands you. Individual therapy can help you find professional support. Individual focuses on improving both behavioral and emotional health. You may explore thought processes, develop motivation to change, and/or explore past events that may have played a part in your substance use.
Group Therapy
Talking about what we’re going through is an important way to heal, and group therapy in Arkansas gives you that opportunity. Group therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, and may be used to help with skill-building, processing, and presenting educational information.
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
The Guidance Center Ozark offers substance use disorder counseling for individuals dealing with alcohol and drug-related issues, provided through its outpatient behavioral health services in Ozark, Arkansas.
Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program (DASEP)
This state-approved educational program at The Guidance Center Ozark serves individuals convicted of DWI or other alcohol/drug offenses, combining education and referral to reduce repeat incidents.