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Tucson’s Pima County Health Department recently confirmed the city could be on pace to set another record for opioid overdose deaths. And much like many other cities around the nation, fentanyl is the driver of those overdose fatalities. Many other drugs that used to claim thousands of lives in the area – drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin – are still an issue, but fentanyl is by far the most widely abused. Why is that? Well, fentanyl is cheap…and the price just keeps going down. The more the price falls, the more widely available this deadly drug becomes.
How We Rank Listings
Every facility listed on this page is screened against a consistent set of quality criteria before it appears in our Tucson directory. We verify state licensure with the Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Licensing Services and confirm any voluntary accreditations a facility holds, including The Joint Commission, CARF International, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, and LegitScript certification for behavioral health.
Listings are organized so people researching care can compare programs on the factors that matter most. We surface the levels of care a facility offers, the populations it specializes in, the payment options it accepts, and the substances it treats. Facilities that hold multiple accreditations and accept a broader range of insurance coverage, including Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) plans, appear higher in default sort order. Marketing claims and outcome guarantees are not used as ranking signals.
Rehab in Tucson: What to Know
Tucson is the seat of Pima County and the second-largest metropolitan area in Arizona, with roughly one million residents in the broader region. Our directory currently lists 83 substance use treatment facilities in and around Tucson, covering the full continuum from medical detox to long-term sober living. Most programs are concentrated in central Tucson, along the Oracle Road and Speedway Boulevard corridors, and on the east side near Banner University Medical Center South. Browse all Arizona rehab centers if you are searching outside Pima County.
Pima County funds and coordinates publicly supported behavioral health care through its Detainee and Crisis Systems Department, renamed from the Behavioral Health Department in September 2024. Direct service for most uninsured and Medicaid-eligible residents flows through Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan, the Southern Regional Behavioral Health Authority. CODAC Health, Recovery and Wellness, COPE Community Services, and Community Bridges are the largest community-based providers, and the Tucson VA Medical Center serves veterans with both outpatient counseling and a residential rehab program. The University of Arizona’s Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction adds a research and training presence to the city’s treatment landscape.
Methamphetamine and fentanyl drive most of the substance use harm tracked in Pima County. The Arizona Department of Health Services ranks Pima as the second-highest county in the state for opioid overdose death rate per 100,000 residents, and overdoses involving counterfeit pressed pills containing fentanyl, known on Tucson streets as “blues,” remain the leading single contributor to fatal overdoses. Methamphetamine use appeared in roughly six of every ten fatal overdoses statewide in 2024 and is frequently found in combination with fentanyl in Tucson cases reviewed by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner.
For people seeking addiction treatment options in Tucson, the practical questions are usually about cost, insurance acceptance, wait time at the level of care that fits, and whether a program coordinates with sober housing or aftercare on the back end. Use the directory above to filter by level of care, payment type, and population served, and check accreditation status on individual listings before contacting a facility.
Cost of Rehab in Tucson
Treatment costs in Tucson generally track Arizona state averages. The Pima County metro has a lower cost of living than Phoenix or Scottsdale, which can put nightly inpatient rates at the lower end of the state range, but specific facility pricing varies widely based on amenities, program length, and clinical staffing. Without insurance, Arizona ranks 32nd nationwide for treatment affordability, with statewide averages drawn from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics shown below.
These figures are statewide averages and reflect the cash-pay rate for a single episode of care at the listed level. The actual amount a Tucson resident pays depends heavily on insurance coverage, length of stay, and whether the program is private, nonprofit, or state-funded. Outpatient programs serve the largest share of people in treatment statewide and are typically a fraction of the cost of residential care.
How to Pay for Rehab in Tucson
Of the 83 facilities listed in our Tucson directory, the majority accept some form of public or private coverage. Most also offer multiple payment paths, which can include private insurance, state Medicaid (AHCCCS), Medicare, sliding-scale fees, financial assistance, and in some cases free treatment for people who meet eligibility criteria. The grid below shows how Tucson facilities break out by payment option.
If you have a payment option in mind, the directory above lets you filter to facilities that accept it. The sections that follow describe each major payment path in more detail and how it applies in Tucson.
Medicare
Medicare covers medically necessary substance use disorder treatment for adults aged 65 and older and for some younger adults with qualifying disabilities. Coverage typically includes inpatient hospital detox, partial hospitalization, outpatient counseling, opioid treatment program services, and FDA-approved medications for addiction. Twenty-seven Tucson facilities in our directory accept Medicare, including the Tucson VA Medical Center for veterans dually enrolled in VA and Medicare benefits. Learn more about how Medicare and other insurance plans cover addiction treatment.
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid)
AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program and the single largest source of behavioral health funding in the state. AHCCCS covered services include medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment when clinically indicated. For Pima County residents, behavioral health care under AHCCCS is administered through Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan, the Southern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority. People without insurance may still qualify for substance use treatment funded through the Substance Use Block Grant while their AHCCCS application is being processed. AHCCCS plans cover medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Tribal funding
Tucson is bordered by the Tohono O’odham Nation to the west and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe within the city, and the Indian Health Service operates clinics that coordinate with tribal behavioral health programs. Tribal members may access substance use treatment through Indian Health Service or Tribal Regional Behavioral Health Authority programs, and some commercial Tucson facilities have contracts that accept tribal sponsorship as a payment source.
Military benefits
Veterans living in Tucson can access free substance use treatment at the Tucson VA Medical Center on South Sixth Avenue, including outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and a 24-hour Mental Health Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program. Active-duty service members, retirees, and dependents covered by TRICARE can use community-based facilities that participate in the TRICARE network. Seventeen of the 83 Tucson facilities in our directory accept TRICARE.
Insurance and private pay
Fifty-four Tucson facilities accept private health insurance. Major in-network carriers across the metro include the plans below.
- Aetna
- Banner Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Humana
- Magellan
- UnitedHealthcare
For people paying out of pocket, many Tucson programs offer self-pay rates that are negotiable based on length of stay, and some accept third-party medical financing.
Other low-cost options
Twenty-nine Tucson facilities offer some form of financial assistance, and eight use a sliding-scale fee structure that adjusts the cost of care based on income and household size. Federally Qualified Health Centers operating in Tucson, including El Rio Health and Marana Health Center, integrate behavioral health into primary care at low or no cost for eligible patients.
Free treatment programs
Four Tucson facilities in our directory offer fully free treatment, typically through grant funding, state contracts, or charitable underwriting. People who do not qualify for AHCCCS and cannot afford private treatment may also be eligible for rehab scholarships offered by individual facilities or nonprofit organizations. Court-ordered treatment, including Pima County drug court placements, may also be partially or fully funded.
Levels of Care Available in Tucson
Tucson facilities cover the full continuum of substance use care. The directory currently shows 28 medical detox programs, 38 inpatient rehabs, six partial hospitalization programs, 66 outpatient clinics, 64 dual-diagnosis programs, and 12 sober living homes serving the metro area.
Medical detox
Medical detox provides 24-hour clinical monitoring during the acute withdrawal phase, typically lasting three to seven days. For people withdrawing from alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids, supervised detox reduces the risk of seizures, severe dehydration, and relapse. Several Tucson hospitals and freestanding facilities offer inpatient detox, and Community Bridges Inc. operates a 24-hour subacute detox program in the metro. Learn more about what to expect from medical detox.
Inpatient rehab
Inpatient or residential rehab provides structured 24-hour care in a non-hospital setting, with treatment lengths commonly running 28, 60, or 90 days. Programs include individual therapy, group sessions, family counseling, and aftercare planning. Tucson has both standard and specialized residential programs, including the Tucson VA Medical Center’s Mental Health Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program for veterans and women-focused residential care at The Haven. Read more about inpatient rehab and what it covers.
Partial hospitalization programs
Partial hospitalization, sometimes called day treatment, provides four to six hours of structured clinical care per day, five days a week, while the person lives at home or in sober housing. PHP suits people who have completed detox or residential treatment and need continued intensive support, as well as people whose home environment is stable enough to skip residential placement. Six Tucson facilities offer partial hospitalization programs.
Outpatient rehab
Outpatient programs include intensive outpatient (nine or more hours per week) and standard outpatient (a few hours per week of counseling and group work). Outpatient care is the most common form of treatment in Arizona, serving more than 76,000 people annually statewide. Sixty-six Tucson facilities offer outpatient services, ranging from large community providers like CODAC and COPE Community Services to smaller private practices and faith-based programs.
Dual diagnosis treatment
Sixty-four of the 83 Tucson facilities treat co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Common co-occurring conditions include depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, and bipolar disorder. Integrated treatment that addresses both conditions concurrently produces better outcomes than treating either alone, and is the standard of care at major Tucson programs.
Sober living homes
Sober living homes provide structured, substance-free housing for people in early recovery, typically after completing residential or intensive outpatient treatment. Twelve sober living homes are listed in our Tucson directory, including women-only, men-only, and gender-inclusive residences. AHCCCS supports the expansion of Oxford House model homes in Arizona, several of which operate in Pima County. Sober housing pairs well with structured aftercare planning and ongoing outpatient services.
Specialty Programs in Tucson
Beyond general adult treatment, Tucson facilities offer programs designed for specific populations and substances. The cards below show how many directory facilities provide each specialty.
Twenty-seven Tucson facilities offer programming designed for LGBTQ+ clients, including affirming counseling, intake practices, and group therapy environments. Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation provides syringe access and connected care that is explicitly LGBTQ+ affirming. Read more about LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care.
Thirteen Tucson facilities offer dedicated programming for veterans and active-duty military, in addition to the Tucson VA Medical Center. Programs commonly address co-occurring post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain. Explore rehab resources for veterans and military for more on covered services and how to access care.
Seventy Tucson facilities serve young adults aged 18 to 26, the largest specialty category in the directory. With the University of Arizona’s main campus in Tucson, several programs coordinate with university health services and student support. For more on young adult and college student substance use, including risk factors and treatment options that fit a student schedule, follow the link.
Sixty-two facilities offer dedicated alcohol rehab and 53 offer dedicated opioid programming, the two most common primary substances treated in the Tucson metro. Programs treating alcohol use disorder commonly combine medication options like naltrexone or acamprosate with behavioral therapy, while opioid use disorder treatment in Tucson is anchored by medication-assisted treatment at CODAC, COPE, and Community Medical Services.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Tucson
People in Tucson who do not have insurance, are waiting on an AHCCCS application, or cannot afford private treatment have several no-cost paths to care. The resources below are organized by category and verified at the time of publication.
Crisis lines
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health or overdose emergency, call 911. For non-emergency crisis support, the resources below operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crisis support and suicide prevention resources are available nationwide and locally.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7 support for mental health and substance use crises. Available in English and Spanish.
- Crisis Line of Southern Arizona. 520-622-6000. 24/7 crisis counseling and mobile team dispatch for Pima County. Operated by Arizona Complete Health.
- SAMHSA National Helpline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential treatment referral and information service, 24/7, in English and Spanish.
- Crisis Response Center. 2802 East District Street, Tucson, AZ 85714. Walk-in mental health urgent care and stabilization, 24/7, operated by Connections Health Solutions. No appointment required.
County and state behavioral health
- Pima County Detainee and Crisis Systems Department. 3950 South Country Club Road, Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85714. Administers the county’s mandated behavioral health functions and crisis services. Phone: 520-243-5400. Website: pima.gov/Detainee-and-Crisis-Systems.
- Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan (Southern RBHA). 866-495-6738. Regional Behavioral Health Authority for Pima County. Coordinates AHCCCS behavioral health benefits and grant-funded services for uninsured residents. Website: azcompletehealth.com.
- AHCCCS Member Services. 602-417-4000 or 1-800-654-8713. Apply for Arizona Medicaid online at Health-e-Arizona Plus. Website: azahcccs.gov.
Community and nonprofit providers
- CODAC Health, Recovery and Wellness. 380 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85705. 520-327-4505 (main) or 520-202-1786 (24-hour opioid treatment). Outpatient mental health, primary care, and opioid use disorder treatment. AHCCCS and self-pay accepted.
- COPE Community Services. 520-792-3293 (main) or 520-205-4732 (enrollment and methadone clinic). Outpatient behavioral health and AHCCCS-funded SUD treatment. Multiple Tucson locations.
- Community Bridges Inc. (CBI). 1-877-931-9142. Crisis services, inpatient detox, and outpatient treatment across multiple Tucson sites.
- The Haven. 520-623-4590. Women’s residential substance use treatment with family-inclusive programming.
- Salvation Army Tucson Adult Rehabilitation Center. 520-622-5411. Long-term residential recovery program at no cost to participants.
Harm reduction
- Sonoran Prevention Works (SPW). 480-442-7086. Free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, sterile syringes, and HIV and Hepatitis C screening. Naloxone-by-mail available statewide. Tucson outreach sites listed at spwaz.org.
- Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF). 520-628-7223. Syringe Service Program, naloxone distribution, MAT navigation, and LGBTQ+ affirming primary care. 375 South Euclid Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719.
- Pima County Community Mental Health and Addiction Program. 520-724-7770. Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips, plus overdose prevention training. Naloxone also available at every Pima County Public Library branch and at every pharmacy in Arizona without a prescription.
Veterans and military
- Tucson VA Medical Center. 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723. Main: 520-792-1450. Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Outpatient counseling, MAT, and a 24-hour residential rehab program for veterans.
- Vet Centers. 520-882-0333 (Tucson Vet Center, 2525 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716). Free readjustment counseling for combat veterans, their families, and survivors of military sexual trauma.
Government and Medicaid access
- 211 Arizona. Dial 211 or visit 211arizona.org. Free statewide information and referral for treatment, housing, food, and crisis services.
- FindTreatment.gov. SAMHSA’s national treatment locator. Filter by location, level of care, payment, and population served.
University and student services
- University of Arizona Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS). 520-621-3334. Confidential counseling for U of A students, including substance use assessment and referrals.
- U of A Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction. Research and clinical programs addressing chronic pain and substance use. Website: painandaddiction.arizona.edu.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Tucson
Pima County is one of the hardest-hit areas in Arizona for fatal overdoses, ranking second among Arizona counties in the rate of opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 residents. After five consecutive years of increases, overdose deaths in the county dropped sharply in 2024 as expanded naloxone distribution, medication-assisted treatment in the Pima County jail, and harm reduction outreach reached more high-risk people. Provisional data through 2025 shows the decline holding at lower levels than the 2023 peak, but well above the pre-fentanyl baseline of roughly 200 deaths per year. Fentanyl remains the single largest driver of overdose mortality in Pima County.
Resources
- Arizona Department of Health Services. (2025). Opioid Overdose Surveillance Report, 2024. https://www.azdhs.gov/.
- Arizona Department of Health Services. (2025). Methamphetamine-Related Overdose Deaths in Arizona, 2024 Update.
- Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner. (2026). 2024 Annual Report and provisional 2025 overdose data. https://www.pima.gov/216/Data-Dashboards-Reports.
- Pima County Health Department. (2024). Overdose Fatality Review Annual Report. https://www.pima.gov/200/Overdose-Fatality-Review-OFR.
- Tucson Sentinel. (2026, May 8). Pima County health officials look for solutions as drug overdoses rebound. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/.
- KGUN9. (2026, January 12). Fentanyl overdose deaths lower in Pima County compared to a few years ago. https://www.kgun9.com/.
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). (2026). Annual Substance Use Treatment Report, State Fiscal Year 2025. https://www.azahcccs.gov/.
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. (2025). Behavioral Health Services and Regional Behavioral Health Authorities. https://www.azahcccs.gov/Members/BehavioralHealthServices/.
- National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. (2024). Average Cost of Drug Rehab by State. https://drugabusestatistics.org/cost-of-rehab/.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2024). FindTreatment.gov national treatment locator.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2026). Tucson VA Medical Center, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. https://www.va.gov/southern-arizona-health-care/locations/tucson-va-medical-center/.
- Pima County Detainee and Crisis Systems Department. (2024). Department information and crisis resources. https://www.pima.gov/160/Detainee-and-Crisis-Systems.
- University of Arizona Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction. (2024). Naloxone available in U of A AED cabinets. https://painandaddiction.arizona.edu/.
- Sonoran Prevention Works. (2025). Arizona Naloxone Distribution Program. https://spwaz.org/.
- Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. (2025). Syringe Service Program. https://saaf.org/.
