Burrell set to close four mental clinics

Four community mental health clinics in Northwest Arkansas will close on June 30, Springfield-based Burrell Behavioral Health said Wednesday.

The company’s Arkansas clinics are in Rogers, Springdale, Harrison and Mountain Home. It has operated in Arkansas since merging with Youthbridge Inc. in May 2019.

Burrell said it’s been “unable to overcome sustained and significant losses in the Arkansas Region while still operating at industry best practices.”

Of about 85 employees in Arkansas, 42 will be laid off with a chance to apply for open positions at Burrell, working either remotely or moving to Missouri. The rest, who are eligible to get licensed in Missouri as well as Arkansas, will have the opportunity to stay with Burrell and offer virtual services in Missouri.

The company plans to keep its Rogers office open as a “landing spot” for virtual providers serving clients in Missouri. It will not physically offer client services there.

Burrell’s behavioral health services include outpatient therapy, psychiatry, and community-based services.