The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street
The Guidance Center, located at 3109 South 70th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a private mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. They offer comprehensive treatment programs for clients of all ages, tailoring care to meet individual needs.
The center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) called Intensive Day Treatment, as well as standard outpatient services. Treatment plans include therapy sessions and life skills development.
- Specialty programs based on age: The Guidance Center locations offer age-specific treatment programs to better serve their diverse client base.
- Education opportunities: In addition to treatment, the center provides educational resources for interested clients, promoting a well-rounded approach to recovery.
- Insurance acceptance: The Guidance Center accepts most major insurance plans, making treatment more accessible to those in need.
The Guidance Center treats a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues, serving clients of all ages. Their programs are particularly beneficial for those with severe symptoms requiring intensive outpatient care or those transitioning from inpatient treatment.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 11 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment at The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street
Dual Diagnosis is a specific relationship between two or more disorders that have the same symptoms and can sometimes be treated together. This is used in the treatment planning process when dealing with drug addicts. Dual diagnosis can be viewed as a chronic medical condition that has comorbid psychiatric disorders.
Although addiction and a mental illness may have separate symptoms that are not easy to detect, they often go hand in hand. Many times, drug abuse is a direct result of the mental illness. In other words, treating the addiction will not resolve all of your issues. Unless you also treat the underlying mental illness, you will not be successful in achieving sobriety.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Arkansas facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street‘s program is complete.
Therapies & Programs
Individual Therapy is a critical component of addiction recovery. Therapists work with patients to identify the root of their addiction and figure out how to better handle the issues that led to them using drugs. Individual Therapy is the one-on-one session where people meet with their therapist. Individual therapy provides a safe space for people to open up and discuss personal and sensitive topics which they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Couples therapy at The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street focuses on addiction treatment for the addict and their spouse. The addict’s family, not just the addict, can benefit from this form of therapy. Couples therapy addresses communication problems, trust issues, lack of intimacy, and abuse in intimate relationships. Couples therapy can help rebuild trust between partners, which increases the chances for successful treatment and sustained recovery.
Intimate relationships can be damaged during addiction, and professional help may be necessary to rebuild the often destroyed trust and love. Couples therapy at The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street helps couples improve communication and rebuild trust. Either or both partners will be helped by this treatment administered by professionals. This treatment can also help one or both partners if addiction is the problem.
Family therapy will also help families realize that the addiction is not their fault. For many years, people blamed themselves for an addict’s behavior and felt that they had done something wrong. This is not the case. Addiction is a disease, and it can strike anyone, even if their life seems fine from the outside. It can bring a lot of shame to a family when they have an addict in their midst, but if everyone is open and honest with each other, then they can help everyone stay in recovery.
Group Therapy is utilized by drug treatment centers like The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street to provide the recovering drug addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction.
Group Therapy is employed in lectures, seminars, or discussion groups (the latter two are typically conducted as “therapy groups”). It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work (though it does not exclude others with lived experience).
Trauma therapy is a clinical process that helps individuals deal with mental stress often caused by traumatic events. It is generally done for children, teenage victims of sexual assault, and war veterans. The therapist helps the person identify, understand and work through the problem. This is done with the help of talking about it in group or one-on-one counseling sessions. Therapists use relaxation, role-playing, art, and music to help the person open up about what is bothering them.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used by drug treatment centers across the United States to help drug addicts become sober. DBT combines traditional behavioral treatments with elements from DBT, including dialectics, distress tolerance, and interlocking issues. It is commonly used to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) along with substance abuse disorders. The four DBT modules are mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is also a popular service for individuals living with addiction. This type of supportive treatment uses both one-on-one counseling and group sessions to teach addicts how to identify thoughts, behaviors and emotions that might increase their risk of relapse.
These professionals can help addicts develop coping skills for managing stress, improving self-esteem and overcoming triggers. They might also use behavioral therapy to help addicts learn how to avoid cravings and warning signs that could lead them back into addiction.
Therapy can be used as a step-down from inpatient treatment or as the primary method of overcoming an addiction. No matter which option is best for the addict, they will teach important emotional coping techniques, which can make it easier for addicts to get through the tough days.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at The Guidance Center - 3109 South 70th Street
Experiential therapy is another form of treatment that helps addicts overcome their addiction. This type of service typically involves hands-on activities with the focus on physical experiences instead of emotions or beliefs.
Some examples include art therapy, equine therapy and music therapy. Each of these forms of experiential therapy can provide unique ways for addicts to channel their feelings and work through their demons. This type of therapy also allows addicts to develop meaningful emotional connections with others, which can prevent them from resorting to relapse as a coping mechanism.
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Location & Contact
3109 South 70th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone Number
(479) 452-9490
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Location
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3109 South 70th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903 -
(479) 452-9490
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
The Guidance Center
Listed October 25, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Fort Smith, Arkansas Addiction and Treatment
Arkansas has one of the highest rates of substance abuse and addiction in the nation for drug overdoses. Methamphetamines and prescription opioids are by far the most widely abused drugs in the state. Despite the high rates, Arkansas ranked only 25th in the for drug overdose deaths in 2013.
Fort Smith, a diverse city nestled on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. With its affordable living and supportive environment, it's an ideal place for personal growth and healing. However, the opioid crisis has taken a toll on the community, with Sebastian County reporting higher overdose deaths than other Arkansas counties, and fentanyl being present in a significant portion of seized drugs.
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