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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Tucson, AZ

82 treatment centers in and around Tucson, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here, how to pay for it, and a note from one of our experts.

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  • 37 inpatient rehabs
  • 27 detox clinics

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Burning Tree West Tucson AZ 85716

Burning Tree West Tucson

3148 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85716

Burning Tree West Tucson is a long term addiction treatment and sober living community in Tucson, Arizona designed for young adults seeking lasting recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The program offers inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, dual diagnosis care and IOP, aftercare and transitional sober living. Burning Tree West blends clinical therapy, 12 step immersion and…

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Center for Behavioral Health Tucson AZ 85705

Center for Behavioral Health Tucson

2437 North Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705

You can find the Center for Behavioral Health in a metropolitan corner of Tucson, Arizona. It’s also part of the BHG network. It’s a drug addiction treatment center with walk-in services and aftercare support focused on treating and addressing opioid addiction. MAT Through Outpatient Services They offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through outpatient services to those in need of medication to…

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
Cottonwood Tucson AZ 85745

Cottonwood Tucson

4110 West Sweetwater Drive, Tucson, AZ 85745

Cottonwood Tucson is an inpatient facility that treats mental illness and substance use disorders. They are located in Tucson, Arizona near the Tucson International Airport and accept clients from across the country. Clients can get medical detox here as well as residential treatment and outpatient services. They also have a special veterans program and a family program. Treatments are based…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Private insurance
Recovery In Motion Tucson AZ 85716

Recovery In Motion Tucson

3655 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85716

Recovery In Motion Tucson is an adult addiction and mental health treatment provider in Tucson, Arizona offering integrated outpatient care for substance use and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The program combines evidence based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma informed care with psychiatry, medication assisted treatment and life skills coaching to support adults across Southern Arizona.…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Sierra Tucson AZ 85739

Sierra Tucson

39580 South Lago Del Oro Parkway, Tucson, AZ 85739

Sierra Tucson, located in warm Tucson, Arizona, is a nurturing place. This top-tier residential treatment center specializes in helping individuals with substance use disorder and mental health challenges. With a priority of making clients feel comfortable, they strive to create safe settings for growth and healing to take place. We like the holistic approach Sierra Tucson takes in targeting emotional,…

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Buena Vista Drug & Alcohol Recovery Center of Tucson

Buena Vista Drug & Alcohol Recovery Center of Tucson

5151 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712

The Buena Vista Drug & Alcohol Recovery Center of Tucson is a substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment facility in Tucson, Arizona. They offer a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. Helpful Amenities To Support Your Recovery Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona, nestled between scenic mountains. The…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Map showing The River Source Tucson

The River Source Tucson

6700 N Oracle Rd Suite 121, Tucson, AZ 85704

The River Source Tucson is a substance abuse treatment center in Tucson, Arizona offering individualized, integrative care for drug and alcohol addiction. The program provides a full continuum of care that includes detox and residential inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, blending evidence based treatment with holistic therapies. Clients and reviewers frequently praise the caring staff, welcoming environment and…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Map showing America's Rehab Campuses

America's Rehab Campuses

6944 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

America’s Rehab Campuses is a treatment facility in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 2017, they provide a full continuum of addiction and mental health care for adults. You can also access free transportation for your convenience. An Upscale Recovery Environment What strikes me most is their premier amenities and accommodations. Situated near Sabino Canyon State Park, you can enjoy a tranquil…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Behavioral Awareness Center Medically Assisted Treatment Center AZ 85745

Behavioral Awareness Center Medically Assisted Treatment Center

2002 West Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ 85745

Behavioral Awareness Center, Inc. is a SAMHSA certified opioid outpatient treatment program in Tucson, Arizona specializing in medically assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The center offers methadone maintenance and Suboxone with evidence based therapies like CBT and motivational interviewing using the Matrix Model for adults  facing opioid dependency, co-occurring disorders, and trauma related concerns. Methadone and Medication Assisted Treatment…

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
CODAC Administrative Office Fontana Plaza AZ 85719

CODAC Administrative Office Fontana Plaza

1650 East Fort Lowell Road Suite 202, Tucson, AZ 85719

CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness in Tucson operates from a multitenant facility with onsite parking. CODAC can be accessed nearby I-10 for easy transportation. They offer various services including primary care, integrated care philosophy, behavioral health services as well as support for sexual assault victims. For substance use disorders, they provide treatment for opioid and fentanyl and other substance use…

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
CODAC at Alvernon AZ 85711

CODAC at Speedway

4585 E Speedway Blvd, Bldg 2, Tucson, AZ 85712

CODAC at Speedway is an addiction treatment center in Tucson that treats adults 18 and older. Medical detox isn't offered at this location and CODAC doesn't offer residential treatment. Clients who need detox or residential are referred to a local facility that offers these intensive services. Weekday Hours in Tucson CODAC is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
CODAC at Cobblestone Court AZ 85719

CODAC at Cobblestone Court

1075 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85719

CODAC Behavioral Health Services Young Adult Services is an outpatient substance use treatment provider in Tucson, Arizona, focused specifically on young adults. The program offers intensive outpatient (IOP) care, individual and group counseling, opioid treatment with medication support and integrated services for cooccurring mental health needs. Young adults and families appreciate the program's emphasis on building sober support networks, life…

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
CODAC at Country Club AZ 85716

CODAC at Country Club

1600 North Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716

CODAC at Country Club is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Tucson, Arizona and it’s run by CODAC Health, Recovery and Wellness, a behavioral health organization in the area. The team provides outpatient substance use treatment through counseling and medication assisted treatment support as well as treatment for co occurring mental health needs. Trauma Recovery Center for Crime Survivors The…

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center AZ 85704

Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center

7493 North Oracle Road Suite 203, Tucson, AZ 85704

Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Tucson, Arizona serving adults with substance use and mental health as well as co-occurring disorders. Locally owned and operated since 2009 Desert Star emphasizes evidence based treatment that addresses addiction alongside trauma, relationships, and mental health. Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Care typically begins with a comprehensive addiction…

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Gospel Rescue Mission The Womens Recovery Center AZ 85705

Gospel Rescue Mission The Womens Recovery Center

4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

Gospel Rescue Mission offers the Women’s Recovery Center in Tucson, Arizona, providing substance use treatment and other services to help women get back on their feet. They also have gender-specific programs for men. The services encompass assistance for recovery, shelter, housing, and employment. It’s a faith-based program that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects of addiction and recovery.…

  • Inpatient
  • Women
La Frontera Center Hope Center AZ 85701

La Frontera Center Hope Center

260 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701

La Frontera Center Hope Center is an outpatient facility in Tucson, Arizona. As a part of the largest nonprofit community behavioral health organization in Arizona, they welcome adults seeking medication assisted treatment (MAT). You can access a whole person approach to address substance abuse. They work with major health insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid and other state funded plans. Sliding…

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
Palo Verde Behavioral Health

Palo Verde Behavioral Health

2695 North Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85712

Palo Verde Behavioral Health is a mental health clinic that can be found in Tucson, Arizona, a short walk south of the Fort Lowell Museum. This clinic hosts a variety of mental and behavioral health professionals, many of whom specialize in helping people overcome addictions to drugs and alcohol. They also have psychologists and psychiatrists who deal with most other…

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
Sabino Recovery AZ 85750

Sabino Recovery

8505 East Ocotillo Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750

Sabino Recovery provides substance use care in Tucson, Arizona. The campus offers 140 acres of peaceful scenery where residents can focus on recovery without outside distractions interrupting treatment. Treating Trauma Sabino Recovery focuses on addressing trauma so that guests can heal and overcome the potential causes that led to substance use. They provide a compassionate, supportive team that helps guide…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital Inpatient AZ 85704

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital Inpatient

6050 North Corona Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital is an inpatient addiction and mental health treatment center in Tucson, Arizona. The center provides care for children, adolescents, adults and veterans. Guided by a multidisciplinary clinical team, Sonora delivers person-centered care designed to support patients in acute crisis and guide them toward sustained recovery. Medically Assisted Detox Care often begins with a psychiatric and medical…

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Tucson VA Medical Center AZ 85713

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Tucson VA Medical Center

3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System's Tucson VA Medical Center is a Veteran focused substance use treatment program in Tucson, Arizona offering a full continuum of addiction care within a comprehensive VA hospital campus. Care is integrated and interdisciplinary while matched to each Veteran's needs. Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment Substance use care spans three levels: 24-hour residential care, intensive…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
The Haven Residential AZ 85719

The Haven – Residential

1107 East Adelaide Drive, Tucson, AZ 85719

The Haven is an addiction treatment center in Tucson for women, and the campus has been part of the program since 1977. They admit women who are 18 or older including trans women, and they admit nonbinary or gender nonconforming people who were assigned female at birth. If you're a mother, you can usually bring two children under 4 with…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Women
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance
Tucson Teen Challenge Mens Center AZ 85705

Tucson Teen Challenge Mens Center

2637 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705

Tucson Teen Challenge Men's Center is a faith based residential recovery program in Tucson, Arizona serving adult men seeking freedom from addiction and other life controlling challenges. This men's induction center offers a long term Christ centered path to healing rather than a clinical rehab model. The program emphasizes discipleship, mentoring, and life skills growth rooted in the teachings of Christ.…

  • Inpatient
  • Men
TYLA Turn Your Life Around Counseling and Recovery Center AZ 85705

TYLA Turn Your Life Around Counseling and Recovery Center

4009 North Flowing Wells Road, Tucson, AZ 85705

TYLA Turn Your Life Around Counseling and Recovery Center is a nonprofit outpatient addiction treatment and recovery center in Tucson, Arizona offering treatment for clients facing substance use or legal challenges as well as general life instability. The center provides both voluntary and court ordered services including substance abuse treatment, DUI education, domestic violence counseling, and peer support. Substance Use…

  • Outpatient
ETANO Center

ETANO Center

3956 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712

ETANO Center is an outpatient facility for adults in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 2005, they provide comprehensive opioid addiction treatment. You can access a combination of medical services, medications, and behavioral therapies to reach your recovery goals. Supporting Healing with MAT They primarily offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) to help you overcome addiction. This approach combines FDA approved medications like…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance
Community Medical Services Tucson on Park

Community Medical Services Tucson on Park

3720 S Park Ave Suite 601, Tucson, AZ 85713

Community Medical Services (CMS) is one of the largest providers of substance use and addiction treatment services in the nation. You’ll find one of their outpatient clinics on Park Avenue in south Tucson, Arizona, near the local VA Healthcare System campus. Specialized Medication Assisted Treatment Although CMS can offer effective addiction treatment and therapy for most types of addiction, they…

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

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“The more the price falls, the more widely available this deadly drug becomes.”

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.

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What to know about rehab in Tucson

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.

Treatment setting inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, or outpatient
Program length 30, 60, or 90 days for residential; weeks to months for outpatient
Insurance status and in-network availability
Medical complexity detox needs, co-occurring conditions, medications
Amenities and program style standard, specialized, or luxury
Location within the metro area central, foothills, or outlying communities
Specialized programming women, veterans, LGBTQ+, or adolescents
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, including 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 state behavioral health funding. 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. 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 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 the military and 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's 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 are accepted. https://www.codac.org/
  • 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. https://copecommunityservices.org/
  • Community Bridges Inc. (CBI). 1-877-931-9142. Crisis services, inpatient detox, and outpatient treatment across multiple Tucson sites. https://communitybridgesinc.org/
  • The Haven. 520-623-4590. Women's residential substance use treatment with family-inclusive programming. https://thehaventucson.org/

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 is available statewide. Tucson outreach sites are 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. https://saaf.org/
  • 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. https://www.pima.gov/192/Community-Mental-Health-and-Addiction

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. https://www.va.gov/southern-arizona-health-care/locations/tucson-va-medical-center/
  • 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. https://findtreatment.gov/

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. https://caps.arizona.edu/
  • 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 show 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.

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Olivia Pennelle

Located in Portland, OR, Olivia Pennelle (Liv) is an author, journalist & content strategist. She's the founder of Liv’s Recovery Kitchen, a popular site dedicated to providing the ingredients for a fulfilling life in recovery. Liv also co-founded the podcast…

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