4224 Shuffield Drive, Little Rock, AR 72207
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Located at 4224 Shuffield Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas, University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, hospital licensing authority, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
Pulaski County, AR has 16 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 401,209 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 87 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 21.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 11.5 statewide.
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.
University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, 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.
University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic 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. University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Pulaski County, AR has 16 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 401,209 residents: 5 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 10 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic is #9 of 11 ranked programs in Little Rock 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 BCD Hoover Treatment Center (Little Rock, under 1 miles), Quality Living Center Inc (Little Rock, 1.5 miles), and Recovery Centers of Arkansas – Williamsburg (Little Rock, 1.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic directly at 501-526-8400. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic. Our helpline is not affiliated with University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with University of Arkansas for – Medical Sciences/SAT Clinic.
