The Gregory Kistler Center

01/30/2026

The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center will be closed on Friday, January 30th due to continued hazardous road conditions resulting from last weekend’s storm.

If you need to reach on call staff for the CES Waiver Program, the on call number will still be available just as it is after hours. You can reach on call staff by calling 479-785-4677 and selecting option 1.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in the center on Monday, February 2nd! 🩵

01/28/2026

The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center will be closed on Thursday, January 29th due to continued hazardous road conditions resulting from this weekend’s storm.

We will continue to monitor conditions and follow Fort Smith Public Schools in making the decision to close. Updates regarding closing, delayed opening, etc. will continue to be posted here, on our page.

If you need to reach on call staff for the CES Waiver Program, the on call number will still be available just as it is after hours. You can reach on call staff by calling 479-785-4677 and selecting option 1.

01/27/2026

The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th due to continued hazardous road conditions resulting from this weekend’s storm.

We will continue to monitor conditions and follow Fort Smith Public Schools in making the decision to close. Updates regarding closing, delayed opening, etc. will continue to be posted here, on our page.

If you need to reach on call staff for the CES Waiver Program, the on call number will still be available just as it is after hours. You can reach on call staff by calling 479-785-4677 and selecting option 1.

01/26/2026

The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th due to inclement weather.

We will continue to monitor conditions and follow Fort Smith Public Schools in making the decision to close. Updates regarding closing, delayed opening, etc. will continue to be posted here, on our page.

If you need to reach on call staff for the CES Waiver Program, the on call number will still be available just as it is after hours. You can reach on call staff by calling 479-785-4677 and selecting option 1

01/25/2026

The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to inclement weather.

We will continue to monitor conditions and follow Fort Smith Public Schools in making the decision to close. Updates regarding closing, delayed opening, etc. will continue to be posted here, on our page.

If you need to reach on call staff for the CES Waiver Program, the on call number will still be available just as it is after hours. You can reach on call staff by calling 479-785-4677 and selecting option 1.

01/24/2026

Happy snow day! ❄️

What’s your favorite snow day snack and/or activity?

Hayley, our Community Development Coordinator, likes to play outside and then come inside for a cup of hot chocolate. ☕️🩵

Share your pictures and favorites with us in the comments!

01/22/2026

How does a snowman get to work? ......By icicle. 🤣

All jokes aside, our area appears to have a high probability for winter weather in the coming days and we have a couple of quick reminders we want to share!
❄ If Fort Smith Public Schools are closed due to weather, The Kistler Center will also be closed.
❄ We will have updates about The Kistler Center being open/closed for weather posted on our Facebook.
❄ If The Kistler Center is open, but you cannot make your appointment due to weather, please just give us a call and let us know.

We hope you all stay safe and warm over the next few days!

01/19/2026

Night to Shine is an incredible event! We’d love to see our persons served there. The event is for individuals 14 and older. You can visit the website below to register to attend and get more information. If you have questions, send us a message! 🩵

Today is a great day to register for Fort Smith Night to Shine 2026! There is truly a place for everyone. Get a taste for what this amazing evening is all about with the video below and use the link to reserve your spot for the best night of the year!

Register a King or Queen:
https://fsnighttoshine.org/kingorqueen/

Register to Volunteer:
https://fsnighttoshine.org/volunteer/

Purchase from our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y0MHL73D6W43?ref_=wl_share

Watch the recap video: https://vimeo.com/1127384901/8bc70d83e3?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

01/16/2026

🌴 Ticket sales are now live for the Kistler Center's 23rd Annual A Night in the Caribbean! 🌴

Three things you should know...
🌺 When you purchase your tickets, you will also be directed to fill out your information to participate in the silent auction.

🌺 All silent auction bidding will take place online this year! We know this is a change from the past events, but we are excited for this new platform and look forward to continually finding ways to make this event fun!

🌺 Tickets can be purchased online OR by calling the center at 479-785-4677. Sponsorships can also be purchased this way.

‼️Buy your tickets today at https://events.readysetauction.com/gregorykistlertreatmentctr/anightinthecaribbean

01/15/2026

You're invited to our first Kistler Center Bingo Night! Anyone who is affiliated with the Kistler Center through our waiver or therapy programs are invited to attend. Whether you are attending with a person served or just want to come by to grab a snack and play a couple rounds we'd love to see you! ❤

Bingo Night is Thursday, February 19th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Central Christian Church (where we had our Christmas Party and Fall Festival).

‼ Sign up to attend by February 17th by going to

12/31/2025

Did you know that donations made to the Kistler Center are tax deductible? 🤯

Your support allows us to continue providing Charitable Care to those in need, plan activities for our CES Waiver Persons Served, provide scholarships to Arc for the River Valley for Persons Served, and general donations support things such as our supplies for therapy activities, operating costs, and equipment needs.

You can make your year end gift today at https://www.kistlercenter.org/?give=8NDR96EK

‼️Please note that there have been changes to the USPS postmarking rules. Beginning on December 24, 2025, postmarks now reflect the date that the mail was processed NOT the date it was put in the mail. This means that if you mail a check on December 30th to make a 2025 year end donation, it may not get stamped until after January 1st which would require us to mark the donation as a 2026 donation. If you would like to donate via check to make your year end gift, you will need to either drop it off at the Center by 5:00 pm tomorrow OR you can request a hand stamped postmark when mailing the check to us. ‼️