About Empact Suicide Prevention Center – South 52nd Street
EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center on South 52nd Street is an outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Tempe, Arizona, serving children, adults and families.
Part of the CARF accredited La Frontera/EMPACT network, this location combines outpatient addiction treatment with cooccurring mental health care and trauma-informed support.
Its mission centers on child and family focused recovery, crisis prevention and long term stability.
DBT and EMDR
Care at this location is delivered on an outpatient basis, allowing clients to receive treatment while maintaining daily routines.
Services include counseling for substance use and cooccurring disorders, with some accredited services available through information and communication technologies for added flexibility.
Clients can expect individual, couples, family and group counseling, along with relapse prevention and recovery support.
The team draws on evidence based approaches such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address addiction, trauma and mental health concerns together.
Quick Facts About EMPACT in Tempe
- Location: Tempe, Arizona, near Tempe Town Lake, Papago Park and the Desert Botanical Garden
- Levels of care: Outpatient addiction treatment and cooccurring disorders care
- Who they treat: Children, families, adults, young adults, older adults, veterans and LGBTQ+ clients
- Approach: Trauma-informed care using DBT, EMDR and relapse prevention
- Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self pay, financing and sliding scale assistance
- Accessibility: Interpretation and translation services, plus some virtual or hybrid options
Getting Started
Beginning treatment at EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center in Tempe, Arizona typically starts with an assessment to determine the right services for you or your family.
The intake team can explain available programs, verify insurance and review payment options including sliding scale support.
