A Trusted Nonprofit Serving Our Community for Over 50 Years
OBHAW is the oldest and largest community mental health provider in the area, serving residents of Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery, and Pike counties with four physical locations, including Hot Springs, Malvern, Arkadelphia, and Mt. Ida, and telehealth options available statewide. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, OBHAW provides behavioral health services to more than 7,000 individuals annually, with a significant portion of clients facing serious mental illness. Most clients are low- to moderate-income, and OBHAW accepts Medicaid and offers sliding-scale fees to ensure access for those with financial barriers.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
To bring hope and healing to our community—one life at a time.
As a nonprofit, this mission guides everything we do. We are dedicated to building healthier communities through compassionate care, collaboration, and a commitment to treating the whole person.
Our Impact
Source: 2025 Annual Report
Why Choose OBHAW?
The organization operates with a mission to bring hope and healing to the community, one life at a time and emphasizes whole-person, evidence-based care delivered by licensed counselors, psychiatrists, and other trained professionals working collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
OBHAW continues to adapt and grow through community partnerships, enhanced services, and strategic investments in quality and access, remaining true to its founding vision of improving mental health and strengthening communities throughout Arkansas.
