Resources
Support Resources for Arkansas Communities
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please start with the crisis resources below.
Arkansas Resources
Statewide Support Organizations
Arkansas Department of Human Services — Behavioral Health
State-level behavioral health programs and provider information.
211 Arkansas
Free, confidential referral service connecting Arkansans to local resources.
NAMI Arkansas
Education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Additional statewide resources will be added as they are verified.
Insurance Information
Understanding Your Coverage
Many insurance plans cover outpatient mental health services, but deductibles and copays vary widely. Before your first appointment, it can help to ask your insurer:
- Is outpatient mental health counseling covered under my plan?
- What is my deductible, and has it been met?
- Do I need a referral from a primary care provider?
- Which providers in my area are in-network?
Finding a Counselor
Where to Start
If you're not sure where to begin, Mental Wellness Connection's Community Referral Program can help match you with a provider based on your needs, location, and insurance status.
Request a Referral
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
You may still qualify for a counseling voucher or a referral to a sliding-scale provider. Visit our Get Help page to submit a request.
Mental Wellness Connection connects individuals with vouchers, graduate counseling interns, and provider partners — we work through this network rather than providing direct clinical services as an organization.
We work alongside community organizations, healthcare providers, and universities across Arkansas to expand access to care. If your organization would like to collaborate, reach out — we'd love to hear from you.