The following Arkansas programs and services offer help and support to struggling and troubled teens and their families.
Alcoholics Anonymous in Arkansas 501-664-7303 24/7 Find a meeting >>>
Arkansas Area Al-Anon and Alateen Fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Find an Al-Anon meeting >>> Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Find an Alateen meeting >>>
Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center 501-682-2209; 800-342-2923 Support, education, and advocacy for families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes Programs and services for Arkansas children and families in crisis, including residential treatment and counseling,
Arkansas Disability Coalition 501-614-7020; 800-223-1330 Statewide organization that assists families and individuals with all types of disabilities by providing information, support, resources, and training.
Arkansas Suicide Support Groups Listing provided by Suicide.org
Arkansas Youth ChalleNGe Program Free residential program for unemployed drug-free and law-free high-school dropouts, 16 to 18 years of age. The 22-week Residential Phase is followed by a year-long mentoring relationship with a specially trained member from each youth’s community. Core components of the program are citizenship, academic excellence (GED or high school diploma), life-coping skills, community service, health and hygiene, skills training, leadership/followership, and physical training.
Better Life Counseling Center 870-935-4673 Outpatient treatment center providing Christian counseling to individuals, families and couples. Financial assistance available.
Brain Injury Alliance of Arkansas 866-610-4841 Education, advocacy, and support organization that serves individuals with acquired brain injury and their families. Find a support group near you >>>
Catholic Charities of Arkansas 501-664-0340 Alcohol and drug addiction resources, adoption services, free medical clinic, emergency assistance.
Center for Good Mourning 501-364-7000 Free support and assistance given to bereaved children and families in Arkansas through education and grief support programs. Find a grief support group in Arkansas >>>
Community Connections 501-329-5459 Extracurricular services and programs in central Arkansas that help improve the lives of children with disabilities and provide support for their families, including the Young Adults with Autism Support Group.
Comprehensive Juvenile Services 479-785-4031 Community based youth services for youth, ages 8-17, and their families in western Arkansas, including emergency youth shelter, mentoring, and parenting classes.
Crisis Centers in Arkansas 479-527-0900; 866-63-ACASA (866-632-2272) Listing of crisis centers provided by the Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Disability Rights Center of Arkansas 800-482-1174 Voice and TTY Protection and advocacy for persons with disabilities in Arkansas.
Domestic Violence Shelters in Arkansas Listing of domestic violence shelters in Arkansas provided by the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Family Service Agency 501-372-4242 North Little Rock Counseling, education, intervention, anger management, and prevention programs. Most services are offered on a sliding fee basis according to family income.
Hannah House 479-782-5683 Fort Smith; 888-594-2662 Christian residential program for pregnant and troubled teens/young women, ages 15 to 29.
Hannah Pregnancy Resource Centers for South Arkansas 870-231-9799 Camden; 870-862-1317 El Dorado; 870-234-8070 Magnolia Three centers that provide options for teen pregnancy, un-expected pregnancies or expectant mothers in need of assistance. Services include pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, pregnancy options counseling, post abortion support, adoption planning, and help with abortion alternatives.
HIV Arkansas 888-802-3332 Support for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Northwest Arkansas. Find a support group >>>
HIV/AIDS Resources in Arkansas Listing provided by Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center.
Job Corps Centers in Arkansas 479-667-3686 Ozark; 501-618-2500 Little Rock; 501-767-2707 Royal Free education and training program that helps young people, ages 16-24, learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.
Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas 501-666-8777 Volunteer organization of individuals, professionals and parents of children with learning disabilities that works to empower individuals affected by learning disabilties through education, advocacy and legislation.
Methodist Family Health 501-661-0720 Support and care for Arkansas children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Services include residential treatment, emergency shelter, parent support and education, individual and family counseling, and grief support including a free, overnight, family-oriented grief camp for children ages 5-18 and their families.