Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Arcare-166
Arcare-166 is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Hot Springs National Park, 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-166 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-166 or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Arcare-166 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-166 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-166 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-166 offer?
Arcare-166 in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Arcare-166 accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Arcare-166 accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Arcare-166?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Arcare-166 a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Arcare-166 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-166 located?
Arcare-166 is at 180 Medical Park Pl, Suite 201, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901-8067. 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-166 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-166 is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in Hot Springs National Park
- Healthy Connections, Inc. Hot Springs Clinic Hot Springs National Park, AR · 0.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Arcare - 083 Hot Springs National Park, AR · 0.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Healthy Connections, Inc. Hot Springs Central Clinic Hot Springs National Park, AR · 2.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Healthy Connections- Admin Office Hot Springs National Park, AR · 2.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Healthy Connections - Hot Springs Central/Mcauley Hot Springs National Park, AR · 2.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK