Arkansas · Listings Checked October 2026
Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in Arkansas
Where Can You Find Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in Arkansas?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 180 mental health facilities that accept Medicaid in Arkansas (checked October 2026). The most are in Little Rock (13), Benton (8) and Conway (8). Arkansas's Medicaid program is Arkansas Medicaid, including ARHOME (adult coverage through private qualified health plans) and the PASSE program (Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity).
- 180Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid
- 154Outpatient
- 168Telehealth
- 140Children and teens
- 46Walk-in psychiatric emergency
- 99Sliding fee or payment help
- 47Community mental health centers
Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in Arkansas by City
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.
More About Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid
Read how Medicaid covers therapy. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Arkansas.
Arkansas's Medicaid agency explains its mental health coverage: Arkansas Medicaid, including ARHOME (adult coverage through private qualified health plans) and the PASSE program (Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity) mental health services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid Are in Arkansas?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 180 mental health facilities that accept Medicaid in Arkansas, checked October 2026. The most are in Little Rock (13), Benton (8) and Conway (8).
What Mental Health Services Does Arkansas Medicaid Cover?
The state names Outpatient behavioral health services, Inpatient psychiatric services, Partial hospitalization, Adult rehabilitative day service, Adult life skills development, Supported employment, Supportive housing, Therapeutic communities, Peer support, Mobile crisis intervention, Therapeutic host home crisis intervention, Behavior assistance, Child and youth support services, Family support partners and Pharmaceutical counseling. OSAMH says Medicaid members first need to meet with their primary care physician to get prescriptions or referrals before they can get specialized behavioral health services. PASSE enrollment requires an Independent Assessment (performed by Optum for DHS) at Tier 2 or higher; home and community-based services are available to PASSE members who qualify.
Is There a Arkansas Crisis Line?
Call or text 988 from anywhere. Arkansas Lifeline Call Center (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), operated by the Arkansas Department of Health also answers at 988 (24 hours a day, year-round).