River Valley Primary Care Services
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 4003 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Fort Smith
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about River Valley Primary Care Services
What kind of care does River Valley Primary Care Services provide?
They are set up for 2 levels: outpatient and telemedicine. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Fort Smith, 4 offer a bed.
Does River Valley Primary Care Services offer a detox?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Fort Smith, about a mile away.
Are there free support meetings in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith has 80 free AA meetings as well, which is not treatment but costs nothing and needs no referral.
How many other options are in this area?
There are 8 more within a short drive of Fort Smith, so this does not have to be the only call you make.
Is River Valley Primary Care Services an option for someone under 18?
They treat teenagers as well as adults, which is the less common arrangement and worth confirming for Fort Smith specifically.
What questions should I ask a center?
Compare what each program provides rather than how each one describes itself. A program willing to tell you who it is not suitable for is usually being straight with you about the rest. Ask what happens if somebody wants to leave partway through, because the answer says a lot about how a place is run.
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient?
Outpatient keeps work, school and family going. Inpatient pauses them. A stable home and someone in it who is on your side makes outpatient care far more workable. If you are told you need the most expensive option before anyone has asked you anything, get a second opinion.
Is there a bed available now?
There is often something available sooner at a different level of care than the one you called about. Many programs start the paperwork while you wait, so the day a bed opens is not lost to admissions. Ask to be told if an earlier place opens, then check back rather than waiting to be called.