Psychiatry Clinic in Fayetteville

As a clinical branch of the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, the UAMS Health Psychiatry Clinic in Fayetteville offers behavioral health care to patients 18 and up in Northwest Arkansas.

Options for Major Depressive Disorders

For some people, depression can be managed with oral antidepressants alone. But for people with treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder with suicidal thoughts or actions, there are additional treatment options. Our clinic is certified to offer Spravato nasal spray treatment for those who qualify.

Trauma-Informed Care

Our team is trained in trauma-informed awareness. We desire to have a whole picture of a patient’s life situation so that we can provide care that is focused on healing. Trauma can have a widespread impact on a person’s life, but there are paths to recovery.

Cultural Sensitivity

Cultural sensitivity is a priority at the Psychiatry Clinic. For patients who communicate in languages other than English or who are hearing impaired, there are interpreters available 24/7. This includes in-person, teleconference, or phone interpreting. We also have intake paperwork translated into Spanish and can accommodate other languages upon request.

Women’s Mental Health Program

This program provides specialized mental health care for individuals who are pregnant, postpartum (up to 12 months), planning to become pregnant, or facing infertility. Led by the region’s only fellowship-trained perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist, the clinic offers expert evaluation and treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and adjustment disorders.

Services include:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

• Medication management with attention to pregnancy and breastfeeding safety

• Supportive resources to manage stress

The program collaborates closely with licensed therapists to ensure personalized, lasting care. New patients are welcome.

Odyssey Clinic

The Odyssey Clinic is a comprehensive coordinated specialty care outpatient clinic for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Our program works with people 16 years old or older who have had any of these problems for less than two years:

• Seeing or hearing things that others don’t
• A feeling of being touched when no one is around
• A feeling of being watched, followed, or being more suspicious of others
• Believing people know personal information (like your thoughts) they shouldn’t be able to know
• Speaking in a way that others can’t understand
• Persistent or unusual thoughts or beliefs
• Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
• Changes in mood such as strong and inappropriate emotions or little to no emotions at all
• Declines in self-care or hygiene
• Increased social withdrawal from family and friends
• Sudden declines in school or work performance

The Odyssey Clinic offers several specialized care services including:

• Specific individual counseling focused on building resiliency and recovery
• Support in finding a job, going to school, and building success in those endeavors
• Educating patients and families about these problems and how to help their loved ones and themselves
• Connections to other doctors or drug abuse treatment if needed
• Careful use of medicines to help alleviate symptoms

The Odyssey Clinic accepts self-referrals and referrals from mental health and other medical professionals. The Odyssey Clinic accepts people with insurance. If you do not have insurance, we may be able to help you get it. Financial counseling is available as well

Call the Odyssey Clinic today at 501-526-7464 to see how we can help you or your loved one.

Appointments for the Odyssey Clinic will be available Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting December 1.

The Psychiatry Clinic is a self-referral clinic for patients 18 and up. Although UAMS Health does not require a referral for this clinic, some insurance providers require a referral for specialty care. Please check with your insurance provider prior to requesting an appointment.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.

For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.