Behavioral health care in Arkansas
Resolving mental and emotional health challenges requires experience, compassion and special care. At Freeman Health System – Springdale Medical Center, our team helps adults access diagnostic evaluation, crisis stabilization and treatment in a professional, caring environment.
We provide care for depression, anxiety, mood instability, psychosis and other mental health concerns. Our programs support people experiencing an acute psychiatric illness or crisis, as well as those who need structured outpatient treatment.
Connect with our team
Our behavioral health unit at Springdale Medical Center accepts adult patients 24 hours a day.
For information or an intake appointment, call 479.757.1400.
General behavioral health referral fax:
479.757.1557
Explore our programs
Inpatient treatment
When an acute psychiatric disorder makes it difficult to function independently, or a person poses a danger to themselves or others, inpatient treatment can provide a safe and secure setting for care.
Our multidisciplinary team provides stabilization, evaluation, treatment planning and 24-hour nursing care. Behavioral health professionals address each patient’s mental, emotional and physical needs and help them build coping skills to manage their condition.
Each patient receives a customized treatment plan that may include:
Access inpatient care
The behavioral health unit at Springdale Medical Center accepts adult patients 24 hours a day. For information or an intake appointment, call 479.757.1400.
Inpatient referral fax: 479.757.1550.
Geriatric behavioral health
Our short-term inpatient program serves adults ages 55 and older who are experiencing depression, dementia-related concerns or behavioral changes. We address the emotional and healthcare needs that can arise during aging in a warm, supportive setting.
Each patient receives an individualized plan based on their evaluation. We work with patients and families on aftercare plans and recommend settings and resources that match the patient’s needs before discharge.
Warning signs
Treatment and support
The geriatric care team includes medical physicians, social workers, nursing staff, an activity therapist, physical therapists, a dietitian and psychiatrists.
Contact the program
For information about care for an older adult, call 479.757.1400.
Intensive outpatient program
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) helps adults stabilize mental health concerns and co-occurring substance use issues. This short-term, structured program supports recovery and helps patients build on their progress while reducing the risk of relapse or hospital admission or readmission.
A psychiatrist oversees the program, which is run by a licensed clinical social worker. Treatment is tailored to each patient. Group therapy is offered three hours a day, three days a week, with participation based on the treatment plan.
Treatment includes
Admission criteria
Contact the outpatient program
For information, referrals or appointments, call 479.757.1451 or email [email protected].
Psychiatric emergency services
Springdale Medical Center’s psychiatric emergency service (PES) provides 24/7 access to short-stay care of less than 23 hours for adults ages 18 and older. Care is available on a voluntary or involuntary basis in a safe, secure setting.
The program provides psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, stabilization and urgent medication assessment and treatment. It aims to improve rapid access to appropriate behavioral health care, reduce inpatient hospitalization and reduce the time law enforcement and EMS spend responding to mental health crises.
Who we serve
PES serves adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis, including those who may be a danger to themselves or others or who cannot safely care for themselves because of a mental health disturbance.
How to access care
Walk-ins are welcome. Individuals may come on their own, be referred by a provider or be brought by law enforcement, EMS or other first responders. Behavioral health providers and hospital emergency departments may refer or transfer patients directly to PES.
Contact the program
For information or an intake appointment, call 479.757.1400. Psychiatric emergency service referrals may be faxed to 479.757.1550.
Services and support
Care available
Our care team
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
