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Vivitrol Providers in Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith lists 3 Vivitrol-administering facilities in the 2025 SAMHSA National Directory. That puts the city above the threshold for genuine choice. The mix below tells you what those clinics actually offer beyond the monthly shot, what the local demand picture looks like, and which structural details matter when you book.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

3 verified Vivitrol providers in Fort Smith

Each provider below carries an active SAMHSA listing in the 2025 N-SUMHSS National Directory with the VTRL service code. Click any clinic name to see address, services offered, insurance accepted, and how to verify intake.

Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance - Crisis Stabilization Unit

3113 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · Directions
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded programCARF accredited
SAMHSA-certified OTP per 2025 SAMHSA N-SUMHSS National Directory.

Western Arkansas Csl and Guidance - Primary Service Center

3111 South 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · Directions
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payVeterans programAdolescent programCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded programCARF accredited
SAMHSA-certified OTP per 2025 SAMHSA N-SUMHSS National Directory.
3
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
89,496
Fort Smith population (ACS 2022)
0.34
Facilities per 10,000 residents
31.3
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)

Local context

Sebastian County reports a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 31.3 per 100,000, well above the national county mean. Vivitrol demand here typically clusters around criminal justice referrals and post-detox transitions.

Uninsured rate runs around 12.8%, which is high. Vivitrol without insurance lists at roughly $1,500 per shot. Confirm sliding-scale availability or manufacturer copay assistance before booking.

Provider capability mix in Fort Smith

Some Fort Smith Vivitrol providers are office-based prescribers who do nothing else. Others are full-service SUD treatment centers that handle detox, IOP, and counseling alongside the shot. The breakdown matters for two reasons: it tells you whether you can get the entire treatment episode under one roof, and it tells you whether the staff has experience managing the 7-to-10 day opioid-free window that has to come before your first injection.

Capability Count Share of Fort Smith Vivitrol facilities Distribution
Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) 3 100%
Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) 3 100%
Accept Medicaid 3 100%
Sliding-scale fees 3 100%
Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) 3 100%
Methadone OTP on-site 3 -
Residential detox 1 33.3%
Telehealth services 3 100%
Veterans-focused programs 2 66.7%
Programs for pregnant women 2 -

What to ask before you book in Fort Smith

  1. Do you administer the injection in office, or only prescribe? Some prescribers write the script and send patients elsewhere for administration. That adds a step and a separate appointment.
  2. Have I been opioid-free long enough? 7 to 10 days minimum for short-acting opioids, longer for methadone or Sublocade. The naloxone challenge test is one way to confirm before injecting.
  3. Do you accept my insurance, and is prior authorization required? Vivitrol bills under HCPCS J2315. Most commercial plans require prior auth.
  4. What does follow-up look like? Vivitrol works as one piece of a treatment plan. Counseling, drug screens, and adherence support all matter for outcomes.
  5. What if I miss a dose? Vivitrol's effective window is roughly 28 days. After that, opioid receptors come back online quickly. Plan for what happens if you cannot get to the next appointment on time.

Fort Smith at a glance

89,496
Residents
64.2 sq mi
Land area
36.6
Median age
$52,692
Median household income
12.8%
Uninsured (civilian)
13.2%
Families below poverty

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().

Overdose context for Sebastian County

Sebastian County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 31.3 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 28.3 to 34.6).

201920.9
202027.1
202131.3

Three-year change (20.9 to 31.3): +10.4 per 100,000.

County-level estimates are reported at the county level, not the city level. Source: NCHS Drug Poisoning Mortality by County (CDC dataset rpvx-m2md), 2019 to 2021 model-based estimates. NCHS urban/rural classification: Small Metro.

Closest methadone clinic to Fort Smith

Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Arkansas: Springdale Treatment Center LLC in Springdale, about 58.4 miles (94 km) from Fort Smith by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.

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