Odyssey Clinic
The Odyssey Clinic at the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute is Arkansas’s only specialized outpatient program dedicated to individuals aged 16 and older experiencing their first episode of psychosis, offering comprehensive, coordinated care within two years of symptom onset. Our multidisciplinary team provides personalized treatment plans, education, and support to patients and families, emphasizing early intervention to improve outcomes. Partnering with advocates like Kody Green, we aim to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and empower our community with evidence-based mental health solutions.
Dedicated to Serve
Our dedicated team works tirelessly to deliver compassionate expert care, ensuring every patient and family feels supported on their journey to recovery. The Odyssey Clinic staff consists of tenured doctors, licensed social workers and counselors, a veteran nursing staff, and talented medical students, all of whom play a role in the clinic’s mission to support and care for individuals facing challenges with mental health.
Andrea McMahon, M.D.
Psychiatrist - Northwest
Craig Jones, LCSW
Program Manager - Little Rock
Brian Kirkpatrick, M.D.
Psychiatrist - Little Rock
Groundbreaking Methods
The team at The Odyssey Clinic at UAMS works with people 16 years of age and older who have experienced the symptoms of first episode psychosis. Some of those symptoms may include: delusions, hearing, seeing or feeling things that others do not, speaking in a manner others cannot understand, and a sense of being watched or followed. The clinic offers services including counseling, education and employment support, education for families, careful utilization of medicines, and assistance in connecting with physicians who treat substance abuse treatment, if needed.
Who should call the Odyssey Clinic at 501-526-7464?
- People experiencing first episode psychosis
- Families or friends of persons who may be experiencing first episode psychosis
- People who want more information about first episode psychosis
- Professionals seeking to refer a patient for help
Serving Arkansas across the state
Odyssey Clinic – Little Rock Based in the heart of Arkansas at the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, the clinic works with people 16 years of age and older. We want to help people feel better and help them move forward with their goals and dreams.
Odyssey Clinic – Northwest Based in Fayetteville, the clinic serves the fastest growing area of the Natural State and its neighbors in the region. With the nearby University of Arkansas, we bring the best and brightest to the table with dedicated research to empower people to reach their potential.
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