Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center

Adolescent Treatment


Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program is for teens with co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. The unique outdoor adventure therapy component provides opportunities to improve decision making and problem solving skills through team building and trust exercises as teen participate in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, and canoeing. 

For over twenty years, adolescents and their families have received hope and healing at Horizon. Please contact us today, to schedule a free, confidential assessment.

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Center Serves 40 Years


The Guidance Center's Board of Directors and Staff will celebrate their 40th anniversary this April. The Center is proud and grateful for its long history of providing quality behavioral healthcare to thousands of individuals and families in the river valley.

The Center offers treatment, prevention and education for children, teens and adults. Our counseling services are available in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Booneville, Ozark, Paris, Mena and Waldron.   

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Family Counseling


Sometimes, kids need just a little help. Sometimes, they need to talk to someone. And sometimes, it's a bit more serious.

Since 1972, the Guidance Center has provided quality behavioral healthcare to children and families. Our caring staff is able to evaluate, treat, and refer if necessary. We strive to offer tbe best and most effective behavioral healthcare treatment to families in western Arkansas.    

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