3900 Armour Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904
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Patient ratings use 13 Google reviews (3.8★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
Located at 3900 Armour Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Gateway Recovery Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Gateway Recovery Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Sebastian County, AR has 7 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 130,035 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Gateway Recovery Center lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Gateway Recovery Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Gateway Recovery Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Gateway Recovery Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Gateway Recovery Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced sexual abuse.
Sebastian County, AR has 7 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 130,035 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Gateway Recovery Center is #3 of 6 ranked programs in Fort Smith in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Harbor House Inc (Fort Smith, 2.1 miles), BHG Medical Services – Fort Smith (Fort Smith, 3 miles), and Baptist Health Medical Center – Behavior Health (Fort Smith, 3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Gateway Recovery Center has a 3.8-star rating from 13 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Gateway Recovery Center directly at 479-785-4083. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Gateway Recovery Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Gateway Recovery Center.
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