The Arkansas Department of Human Services – Behavioral Health Services - Aging & Adult Services Division

The Arkansas Department of Human Services – Behavioral Health Services, through its Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS), serves two primary populations: individuals in need of behavioral health support—such as mental health and substance abuse treatment—and adults with physical disabilities, along with aging Arkansans who require assistance to remain in their homes and communities.

DAABHS is structured into two main sections:

Aging and Adult Services oversees a range of home and community-based programs for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. This section also manages Adult Protective Services, which investigates allegations of adult maltreatment, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman office, which advocates for individuals in long-term care facilities. The team is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, and independence of older Arkansans and those living with physical limitations.

Beneficiary Support operates the beneficiary support line and is responsible for ensuring that individuals seeking help or information receive the guidance they need to access available services effectively.