About Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health – Fort Smith – Fort Smith
Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health is a nonprofit mental health hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a short drive south of Carol Ann Cross Park. They offer a full range of behavioral health treatment and support programs. They serve adult clients.
This location specializes in treating psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Each client receives a personalized treatment plan designed to address their specific needs. Services include an inpatient program, an outpatient program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) treatment, and aftercare.
Inpatient care is typically reserved for clients with severe symptoms, who are unstable, or are deemed a danger to themselves or others. While participating in the inpatient program, clients live on site under the watch and care of staff. This program combines primary care with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other specialized treatments.
Outpatient treatment is considered a lower-intensity level of care that is best suited for those who have completed an inpatient program or whose symptoms aren’t severe enough to warrant staff supervision. Clients in this program live at home, visiting the facility on a regular basis to participate in treatment. This program uses the same types of therapy as the inpatient program but meets less often.
Mental illnesses that exist alongside addiction require special attention to treat. Co-occurring disorder treatment targets the symptoms of both problems to reduce the risk of relapse and make clients more receptive to treatment.
Aftercare planning gives clients direction after completing a treatment program. Aftercare includes references to other programs, connecting with other care providers, and identifying local recovery resources.
Mercy Clinic Behavioral Health accepts most major insurance. Clients should contact their insurance provider to confirm their coverage before enrolling in a treatment program, as in network and out of network benefits can vary.
