Our Mission
Carol Burns Smelley founded an organization called Youth Home in 1966 with $8,000 and a dream to help low income youth with mental illness who had been given up by their families. She housed these youth and in family homes all across Little Rock where each client received treatment and connection.
The organization's revenue quickly grew to over $2 million as Smelley worked to teach our Little Rock neighbors about the ramifications of mental illness and the unique needs these youth had. The program eventually developed into a medical model in the 80s, when Youth Home became a behavioral health care facility. We opened our first building on our Colonel Glenn road to serve boys and girls ages 12-17 in need of intensive treatment.
Twenty five years ago, Youth Home expanded into an outpatient therapy clinic called Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas.
At Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas, we serve families, parents, couples and individuals of all ages. We also offers a school-based therapy program for youth in need of psychiatric care in our local school districts.
Our mission is to equip and empower youth, adults, and families to become healthier contributing members of the community by providing compassionate emotional and behavioral health care. Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Our Team
Youth Home, Inc.'s vision is to be recognized as a premier treatment and professional training center. We accomplish this by offering an array of specialized treatment programs led by our extraordinary staff:
Executives
PEGGY KELLY, LPC,
Interim Chief Clinical Officer
LARRY BETZ,
Chief Operations Officer
BHSA Team
ANGELA SHY, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Psychiatrist
C. RENÉ SIMPSON, LPC, Clinical Therapist
BIANCA RAMOS, Outpatient Assistant
ERICK ACUCHI,
QBPH, Qualified Behavioral Health Provider
Board of Directors
Every member of our board of directors is a thoughtful leader who has made significant contributions to our programs. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to benefit our organization, and we are so thankful for their service.
officers
KEN ESTES,
President
JENA COMPTON,
Vice President
BRAD SEAGRAVES,
Treasurer
TONEY FRANKLIN,
Secretary
KAREN YEZZI, Immediate Past President
members
SAM K. ALLEY,
Life Board Member
CHRISTIE BARDWELL,
Life Board Member
BETH GLADDEN COULSON,
Life Board Member
TAD KRUG,
Life Board Member
CARL S. ROSENBAUM,
Life Board Member
TOM BARTOLE
Anthony Brooks
Toney Franklin
Terrance James
Michael Kirkpatrick
Joshua A. Price
Mark Rowe
Brad Seagraves
Dr. Natalie Strode
Phil Thomas
LaConda Watson
Josh Bishop
Ed Stuehler
Brett Taylor
Matt Vandiver
Clinic Location
10 Corporate Hill Drive, Suite 330
Little Rock, AR 72205
(Arkansas Medical Society Building)
Business Hours
- Mon - Thu
- -
- Friday
- -
- Sat - Sun
- Closed
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Therapy in Little Rock, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Mayflower, Conway, Benton, Bryant, Central Arkansas
Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas and Youth Home, Inc. are accredited by The Joint Commission, formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The Joint Commission is available to provide assistance with treatment related concerns if other avenues have been attempted and unsuccessful. Youth Home, Inc. is required to provide this information to clients and their families/guardians. Office of Quality Monitoring | Phone: 1 (800) 994-6610 | Email: complaint@jointcommission.org