Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Arcare - 163
Arcare - 163 is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Charlotte, AR. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Arcare - 163 play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Arcare - 163 or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Arcare - 163 doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Arkansas.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Arcare - 163 use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in Arkansas
Arcare - 163 accepts Arkansas Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Arcare - 163 offer?
Arcare - 163 in Charlotte, Arkansas offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Arcare - 163 accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Arcare - 163 accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Arcare - 163?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Arcare - 163 a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Arcare - 163 is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Arcare - 163 located?
Arcare - 163 is at 446 Old Camp Rd, Charlotte, AR 72522. Phone: 870-347-2534.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
Arcare - 163 and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
If Arcare - 163 is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Arcare - 48 Batesville, AR · 9.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
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- Arcare - 35 Batesville, AR · 11.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Arcare-41 Southside, AR · 13.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Arcare - 90 Swifton, AR · 18.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK