White River Health Behavioral Health respects the individual dignity of patients and works with patients and their families to find a path to recovery.
White River Health Behavioral Health services include inpatient care, medical detox treatment, and outpatient care serving patients throughout north central Arkansas. WRH Behavioral Health is a part of White River Health, a regional not-for-profit healthcare organization.
MISSION
The mission of White River Health is to provide quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities.
VISION
The Vision of White River Health is to provide an environment where patients choose to receive care, employees desire to work, physicians want to practice, and families and visitors feel welcome.
VALUES (C.A.R.E)
Compassion - We foster a culture of empathy, caring, and concern.
Accountability - Through integrity and honesty, we take ownership of our responsibilities and actions to promote trust.
Respect - We treat each individual with dignity, encourage creativity, and assist one another to reach our fullest potential
Excellence - We strive to consistently achieve the highest standards of performance through continuous improvement in patient care, quality and innovation.
FACILITIES & SERVICE AREAS
White River Health (WRH) is an acute care, multi-facility, not-for-profit, regional referral center serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRH added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRH service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.
White River Behavioral Health is a part of White River Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving residents in North Central Arkansas. The Mission of White River Health is to provide quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities. We are committed to ethical business practices and following all federal and state laws and regulations. The organization uses guidelines for healthcare organizations issued by the Centers for Medical and Medicare Services (CMS) to prevent, identify, and address any potential fraud or abuse. White River Health has a organization wide compliance program to meet these requirements. The WRH Compliance Office monitors compliance and investigates all concerns reported.
White River Health Corporate Compliance Plan
Angela Chapman, MSN, RN
Compliance Officer
Chelsea Wallace, BSN, RN
Privacy Officer
To report Compliance or Privacy Concerns
(870) 262-3136
(866) 612-3136
White River Health’s Behavioral Health Services believe the basic rights of human beings for independence of expression, decision and action and concern for personal dignity and human relationships are of great importance. Further, we believe that a prime responsibility for us is to endeavor to ensure these rights are preserved for our patients. It is in recognition of these beliefs that the following patient rights are affirmed:

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Patient Responsibilities
In order to provide high quality patient care that meets your satisfaction, we respectfully requests behavior on the part of patients, their relatives and friends, which considering the nature of their illness, is reasonable and responsible. Areas where we need your assistance and understanding are as follows:

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Commitment to Quality Service
It is our goal that you are always satisfied with the care you receive.
However, if we fail to meet your expectations during your visit at a White River Health facility or clinic, please contact our Patient Grievance Hotline at ext 1254 to file a complaint or grievance. To access from outside the hospital, dial (870) 262-1254.
This number can be used to report any concerns, incidents, or grievances without fear of reprisal. This is a Hotline checked every morning, Monday through Friday. A representative will return your call. Messages left over the weekend or on a holiday will be returned on the next business day.
While a patient of Senior Haven or Stepping Stone, if you need immediate assistance in regard to your concerns, you may contact White River Medical Center's House Charge Supervisor at (870) 262-1200 or our hospital Administrative Team at (870) 262-1450 and a hospital representative will address your concerns.
You may also direct complaints to the Arkansas Department of Health at the following address:
Arkansas Department of Health Facility Services
5800 West Tenth Street,
Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 661-2201
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
You have a right to receive a copy of this Notice (in paper or electronic form) and to discuss it with the Privacy Officer if you have any questions. You can reach the Privacy Officer at 870-262-1481 or cwallace@whiteriverhealth.org.
When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you.
Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record
Ask us to correct your medical records
To request us to correct your medical record, your request must be in writing and submitted to the White River Health Information Management, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, AR 72503.
Request confidential communications
Ask us to limit what we use or share
Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared information
To request this list of accounting of disclosures, you must submit your request in writing to White River Health Information Management, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, AR 72503.
Get a copy of this privacy notice
Choose someone to act for you
File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated
For certain health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear preference for how we share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what you want us to do, and we will follow your instructions.
Your Choices
For certain health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear preference for how we share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what you want us to do, and we will follow your instructions.
In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell us to:
If you are not able to tell us your preference, for example if you are unconscious, we may go ahead and share your information if we believe it is in your best interest. WE may also share your information when needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.
In the case of fundraising:
Our Uses and Disclosures
How do we typically use or share your health information?
We typically use or share your health information in the following ways.
Treatment
Example: A doctor treating you for an injury asks another doctor about your overall health condition.
Health Care Operations
Example: We use health information about you to manage your treatment and services.
Payment
Example: We give information about you to your health insurance plan so it will pay for your services.
State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE)
Other Uses and Disclosures
Permissible Uses and Disclosures Without Your Written Consent
We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways- usually in ways that contribute to the public good, such as public health and research. We have to meet many conditions in the law before we can share your information for these purposes. For more information see: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-...
Public Health and Safety Issues
For Research Purposes
Comply with the Law
Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Requests
We can share health information about you with organ procurement organizations.
To Medical Examiner, Coroner, or Funeral Director
Address Workers’ Compensation, Law Enforcement, and Other Government Requests
Respond to Lawsuits and Legal Actions
Changes to the Terms of this Notice
We can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.
Contact Information (To file a complaint, ask questions, and exercise your rights)
If you would like to file a complaint, ask questions, express concerns, or further inquire about the way your protected health information is used and shared, please contact the Privacy Officer. Complaints may also be filed directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
White River Health
Privacy Officer
Office Phone: 870-262-1481
Compliance Hotline: 800-612-3136
Email: cwallace@whiteriverhealth.org
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll-free: 1-800-368-1019
TDD toll-free: 1-800-537-7697
This Notice of Privacy Practices applies to the following White River Health facilities:
WHITE RIVER HEALTH
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
FEDERAL LAW PROTECTS THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PATIENT RECORDS.
YOUR INFORMATION. YOUR RIGHTS. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
This notice describes:
You have a right to a copy of this Notice (in paper or electronic form) and to discuss it with the Privacy Officer if you have any questions. You can reach the Privacy Officer at 870-262-1481 or cwallace@whiteriverhealth.org.
How We Use Your Protected Health Information
White River Health will only use and disclose your protected health information as described in this Notice. Any other uses or disclosures of your protected health information not specifically mentioned or otherwise described in this Notice will be made only with your expressed written consent.
Uses and Disclosures
Permissible Uses and Disclosures Without Your Written Consent
Under federal law, there are limited instances where we can share your health information without your consent, and these are explained in this Notice. Before your information can be used or shared, all legal conditions must be met. If use or disclosure for any purpose described in below of this section is prohibited or materially limited by other applicable law, the description of such use or disclosure must reflect the more stringent law. These instances are:
Medical Emergencies and Serious Threats to Health or Safety
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Scientific Research
Management Audits, Financial Audits, and Program Evaluation
Public Health Authorities
Reporting of Crimes
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect to State or Local Authorities
Vital Statistics, Medical Examiners
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization
In all other cases, we require your written authorization to use or share your protected health information outside our organization. We will not use or share records without your written authorization in these situations:
Treatment
Example: The facility’s substance use disorder provider asks your primary care provider for information about medical conditions.
Payment
Example: We share records with your health insurance plan, when needed to obtain an authorization for treatment/services.
Health Care Operations
Example: We use health information about you to manage your care.
Future Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations
All Other Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Consent
To Individuals, a Category of Individuals, or an Entity You Choose
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Notes
Written consent must be a separate, specific form and cannot be combined with other authorizations.
Civil, Criminal, Administrative, and Legislative Proceedings
Marketing or Sale of Protected Health Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Your Rights Concerning Your Substance Abuse Treatment Records
Right to Request Restrictions on Disclosures
How to Exercise this Right: To request us to correct your medical record, your request must be in writing and submitted to White River Health Information Management, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, AR 72503.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
To request this list of accounting of disclosures, you must submit your request in writing to White River Health Information Management, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, AR 72503.
Right to Obtain a Copy of this Notice
How to Exercise this Right: Ask any staff member at the facility to provide you with a copy of this Notice in the format of your choice. You may also contact the Privacy Officer to obtain a copy.
Right to Discuss this notice
How to Exercise this Right: Contact the Privacy Officer using the contact information at the end of this Notice.
Right to Elect Not to Receive Communications for Fundraising
How to Exercise this Right: White River Health will not contact you for fundraising purposes.
Right to Revoke Consent/Authorizations
How to Exercise this Right: During treatment, notify any staff member and they will help you process the revocation. After discharging from treatment, you may revoke any consent(s) that are still valid by contacting the White River Health Information department. You may request a reasonable accommodation for an alternative revocation process by contacting the White River Health Information department.
File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated
Our Responsibilities
Changes to the Terms of this Notice
We can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.
Contact Information (To file a complaint, ask questions, and exercise your rights)
If you would like to file a complaint, ask questions, express concerns, or further inquire about the way your protected health information is used and shared, please contact the Privacy Officer. Complaints may also be filed directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for exercising your rights and filing a complaint.
White River Health
Privacy Officer
Office Phone: 870-262-1481
Compliance Hotline: 800-612-3136
Email: cwallace@whiteriverhealth.org
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
Toll-free: 1-800-368-1019
TDD toll-free: 1-800-537-7697
Portal: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf
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White River Health (DBA as White River Health Behavioral Health, Senior Haven, and Stepping Stone) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including gender identity). White River Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including gender identity).
White River Health:
Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
Qualified sign language interpreters
Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
Qualified interpreters
Information written in other languages
If you need these services, notify your caregiver or Angela Chapman, MSN, RN, WRH Civil Rights Officer
ATTENTION: If you do not speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-870-262-1200.
Spanish: ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-870-262-1200.
Vietnamese: CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-870-262-1200.
Marshallese: LALE: Ñe kwōj kōnono Kajin Ṃajōḷ, kwomaroñ bōk jerbal in jipañ ilo kajin ṇe aṃ ejjeḷọk wōṇāān. Kaalọk 1-870-262-1200
Chinese: 注意:如果您使用繁體中文,您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-870-262-1200。
Laotian: ໂປດຊາບ: ຖ້າວ່າ ທ່ານເວົ້າພາສາ ລາວ, ການບໍລິການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອດ້ານພາສາ, ໂດຍບໍ່ເສັຽຄ່າ, ແມ່ນມີພ້ອມໃຫ້ທ່ານ. ໂທຣ 1-870-262-1200
Tagalog: PAUNAWA: Kung nagsasalita ka ng Tagalog, maaari kang gumamit ng mga serbisyo ng tulong sa wika nang walang bayad. Tumawag sa 1-870-262-1200
Arabic: مقر) 870-262-1200-1 مقرب لصتا .ناجملاب كل رفاوتت ةیوغللا ةدعاسملا تامدخ نإف ،ةغللا ركذا ثدحتت تنك اذإ :ةظوحلم .
German: ACHTUNG: Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, stehen Ihnen kostenlos sprachliche Hilfsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Rufnummer: 1-870-262-1200.
French: ATTENTION : Si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 1-870-262-1200.
Hmong: LUS CEEV: Yog tias koj hais lus Hmoob, cov kev pab txog lus, muaj kev pab dawb rau koj. Hu rau 1-870-262-1200.
Korean: 주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다. 1-870-262-1200 번으로 전화해 주십시오.
Portuguese: ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 1-870-262-1200
Japanese: 注意事項:日本語を話される場合、無料の言語支援をご利用いただけます。1-870-262-1200 まで、お電話にてご連絡ください。
Hindi: ध्यान दें: यदि आप अंग्रेजी नहीं बोलते, भाषा अनुवाद के लिए नि: शुल्क सेवा 1-870-262-1200 पर उपलब्ध है
Gujarti: સુચના: જો તમે ગુજરાતી બોલતા હોઅ, તો નિ:શુલ્ક ભાષા સહાય સેવાઓ તમારા માટે ઉપલબ્ધ છે. ફોન કરો 1-870-262-1200
COMPLAINTS
If you believe that White River Health has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including gender identity), you can file a grievance with Angela Chapman, MSN, RN, WRH Corporate Compliance Officer, 1710 Harrison Street, P. O. Box 2197, Batesville, AR 72501, Phone: 870-262-3136 or 1-800-612-3136, Fax (870) 262-6533. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Angela Chapman, MSN, RN, WRH Corporate Compliance Officer is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1.800.368.1019, 800.537.7697 (TDD)