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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
ARC Arizona Rehab Campus Tucson	6944 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85715	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
Buena Vista Drug & Alcohol Recovery Center of Tucson	5151 E Pima St Tucson, AZ 85712	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient
Carondelet Health Network St Marys Hospital Mental Health Treatment	1601 West Saint Marys Road Tucson, AZ 85745	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual DiagnosisIntervention
Center for Behavioral Health Tucson	2437 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Community Medical Services on Broadway	6802 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85710	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Community Medical Services Tucson on Park	3720 S Park Ave Tucson, AZ 85713	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Perception Counseling	36 West Franklin Street Tucson, AZ 85701	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Recovery In Motion Tucson	1604 North Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
Sabino Recovery	8505 East Ocotillo Drive Tucson, AZ 85750	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3
Tucson VA Medical Center	3601 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
Vanguard Behavioral Health	1815 W St Marys Rd Tucson, AZ 85745	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Believe Recovery Services	6675 E 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85710	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
CODAC at 380	380 East Fort Lowell Road Tucson, AZ 85705	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Community Bridges — Dodge Residential	2950 North Dodge Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85716	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
Compass Healthcare Inc Detoxification	2499 East Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
COPE Community Services 5th street	5401 East 5th Street Tucson, AZ 85711	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Cottonwood Tucson	4110 West Sweetwater Drive Tucson, AZ 85745	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientPHP
ETANO Center	3956 East Pima Street Tucson, AZ 85712	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
La Frontera Center Casa de Vida	1900 West Speedway Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85745	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
La Frontera Center Hope Center	260 South Scott Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Recovery In Motion	3655 East 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85716	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientPHP
Saint Josephs Hospital O’Reilly Care Center	350 North Wilmot Road Tucson, AZ 85711	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Inpatient
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital	6050 North Corona Road Tucson, AZ 85704	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Tucson, AZ

Tucson’s drug supply is heavily influenced by its proximity to the Arizona-Mexico border. Illicit fentanyl, frequently pressed into counterfeit pills, is cheap and widely available in the region. By 2025, methamphetamines had emerged as the primary driver of fatal overdoses in Pima County.

Drug and alcohol detox programs in Tucson operate under the licensing authority of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), specifically through its Division of Public Health Licensing and Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing.

All detox and withdrawal management facilities in Arizona must hold an ADHS license, which requires medical staffing standards, documented withdrawal management protocols and regular compliance inspections. In the Tucson area, AHCCCS-contracted behavioral health plans, primarily Mercy Care Plan and Cenpatico, manage access to publicly funded treatment services for people covered by Arizona’s Medicaid program.

Two significant developments are reshaping how people access care in Tucson. In January 2026, Community Bridges, Inc. opened the Sobering Alternative for Recovery (SAFR) Center, a first-of-its-kind low-barrier facility funded by $1.8 million in Regional Opioid Settlement funds.

The SAFR Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with 15 beds and no insurance requirement. It provides clinical assessments, medications for opioid use disorder and referrals for longer-term treatment, which is a critical option for people who would otherwise cycle through emergency departments.

Also in 2024, Pima County and the City of Tucson entered a five-year intergovernmental agreement to pool opioid settlement funding, with priorities set by a Regional Opioid Settlement Advisory Council.

Anyone considering detox options in Tucson should be aware that medically supervised withdrawal management is especially important in this region, given the prevalence of mixed-substance use involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Paying for Detox in Tucson

Understanding the cost of detox in Tucson requires looking at both the level of care and how it is financed.

Costs vary widely depending on whether treatment is hospital-based, residential or outpatient, and they can shift further depending on insurance coverage, AHCCCS eligibility and the availability of sliding-scale programs.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Tucson?

Tucson’s treatment market spans a wide range of price points. Hospital-based or medically managed inpatient detox, which provides 24-hour clinical oversight, typically costs between $1,000 and $2,000 per day in Arizona, though high-acuity or complex cases at facilities like Tucson Medical Center can exceed that range.

Residential detox programs, which offer a structured therapeutic environment alongside medical monitoring, generally run between $500 and $1,500 per day, or $5,000 to $20,000 for a full program, depending on amenities and length of stay. Luxury residential facilities such as Sierra Tucson fall above the standard range.

Outpatient detox in Arizona averages roughly $1,995 for a 30-day program, or about $66 per day, making it the most affordable option for people with mild to moderate substance use and a stable home environment.

Moreover, AHCCCS-funded programs and sliding-scale providers can bring costs to zero or near-zero for people who qualify.

$1,000 and $2,000 per day

Medical Detox

$500 and $1,500 per day

Inpatient Rehab

$1,995 for a 30-day program

Outpatient Rehab

$100 to $150 per week

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Tucson?

The six largest private insurers in the Tucson market are:

Medicare and Medicaid in Tucson

Medicare

Medicare covers medically supervised detox in Tucson under Part A for inpatient hospital stays and Part B for outpatient services. Part B also covers opioid treatment program (OTP) services, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Copays, deductibles, and covered days vary by plan and setting, so verifying benefits with your specific provider before admission is advisable.

Medicaid

AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, covers a comprehensive range of SUD services for eligible low-income residents, including medically supervised detox, crisis stabilization, residential treatment, outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment.

In the Tucson area, AHCCCS services are delivered through contracted health plans, including Mercy Care Plan and Cenpatico. Eligibility is income-based and extends to certain populations with a substance use disorder, including pregnant women and people who inject drugs. You can apply online at healthearizonaplus.gov.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Other ways to pay for rehab in Tucson include:

SAFR Center (Community Bridges, Inc.):

The new low-barrier Tucson facility accepts walk-ins with no insurance required, funded by opioid settlement dollars.

COPE Community Services:

A large nonprofit provider in Tucson that accepts AHCCCS and offers sliding-scale fees. COPE operates multiple clinic locations and the Wellness on Wheels mobile unit.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs):

Multiple FQHCs in Tucson provide behavioral health services on a sliding-fee basis tied to income, regardless of insurance status.

VA Southern Arizona Health Care System:

Veterans in Tucson can access SUD treatment, including medically supervised detox and MAT, through the VA at no cost with eligible service-connected or non-service-connected care.

2-1-1 Arizona:

A free, 24-hour helpline and referral service that can locate low-cost and state-funded treatment options throughout Pima County.

Tucson, Arizona Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

ADHS (Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing)

ADHS (Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing) licenses and inspects all residential detox, behavioral health residential and outpatient programs in the state. Methadone treatment programs are additionally regulated at the federal level by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under opioid treatment program (OTP) certification requirements.

Mercy Care Plan

In Southern Arizona, the AHCCCS-contracted regional behavioral health plan Mercy Care Plan coordinates publicly funded SUD services across Pima County, setting network adequacy and access requirements for contracted providers.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Tucson

Arizona has expanded medication-assisted treatment access considerably in recent years. AHCCCS covers all three primary MAT medications without prior authorization under the current policy:

Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade):

Prescribed by waivered providers in office-based settings; available at COPE Community Services, Community Bridges and numerous outpatient clinics throughout Tucson.

Methadone:

Dispensed only through DEA-certified OTPs. COPE Community Services operates a licensed methadone clinic in Tucson. The new SAFR Center also initiates methadone for patients awaiting placement in long-term care.

Naltrexone (Vivitrol):

An injectable monthly formulation increasingly used for both opioid and alcohol use disorder; available at multiple outpatient providers in the Tucson market.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Tucson

Pima County has one of the most developed harm reduction networks in Arizona, built in response to years of climbing overdose fatalities. The resources below provide free services with no insurance requirement and no obligation to pursue formal treatment.

Pima County Health Department

pima.gov

Free Narcan (naloxone) and fentanyl test strips at all Pima County public library branches Overdose response training Harm reduction supply distribution Naloxone page with distribution site locator

The Pima County Health Department has distributed fentanyl harm reduction supplies since 2018 and received CDC Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant funding in 2023 to expand outreach.

Free Narcan is accessible without a visit to a clinic; any Pima County library branch carries it. The department also runs the “It All Starts With You” anti-stigma campaign, which reached nearly 900,000 people across the region.

COPE Community Services — Wellness on Wheels

copecommunityservices.org

Medications for opioid use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine) Behavioral health screening and referral HIV testing and education Peer recovery support General primary care

COPE’s Wellness on Wheels program is a fully licensed mobile integrated health clinic that operates three days a week at rotating locations around Tucson. It is designed to reach people who are not connected to clinic-based care. Certified Recovery Support Specialists with lived experience staff the unit alongside clinical providers.

Church of Safe Injection Tucson (CoSIT)

cositucson.com

Sterile syringe exchange and disposal Narcan distribution Fentanyl test strips First aid kits Peer harm reduction outreach

CoSIT is a community-based, peer-led organization operating in the Tucson metro area. It uses evidence-based strategies, including needle exchange and overdose prevention education, to reduce blood-borne disease transmission and fatal overdose risk among people who use drugs.

SAFR Center (Community Bridges, Inc.)

communitybridgesinc.org

24/7 low-barrier walk-in access Medications for opioid use disorder (initiated on-site) Clinical assessment Referral to long-term treatment No insurance required

Opened in January 2026 and funded by $1.8 million in Regional Opioid Settlement funds approved by the Pima County Board of Supervisors, the SAFR Center is Pima County’s first dedicated sobering and stabilization facility.

Patients are encouraged to stay up to 96 hours and are connected to ongoing care.

Detox Statistics in Tucson, Arizona

Pima County has experienced some of the most severe overdose trends in Arizona, driven by proximity to the southern border and a volatile drug supply that increasingly combines fentanyl with methamphetamine and other stimulants.

The data below reflect local conditions that make medically supervised detox especially important in this region.

53% of Fatal Overdoses Involved Fentanyl:

In the most recent reporting period, 53 percent of unintentional overdose deaths in Pima County involved fentanyl alone or in combination with other drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and alcohol.

20% Decline in 2024:

Overdose deaths in Pima County dropped nearly 20 percent in 2024, to approximately 426 deaths, following expanded naloxone access and coordinated harm reduction efforts between the county and the city.

14,236 Potential Years of Life Lost in 2023:

Based on typical life expectancy, Pima County lost 14,236 potential years of life to opioids in 2023 alone, according to the Pima County Health Department.

FAQs About Detox in Tucson, AZ

Does AHCCCS cover detox in Tucson?

Yes. AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, covers medically supervised detox, residential treatment, outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment for eligible low-income residents.

In Tucson, services are coordinated through contracted health plans, including Mercy Care Plan. Apply at healthearizonaplus.gov to determine your eligibility.

What is the SAFR Center and how do I access it?

The Sobering Alternative for Recovery (SAFR) Center, operated by Community Bridges, Inc. and opened in January 2026, is a 24/7 walk-in stabilization facility in Tucson.

It accepts voluntary patients with no insurance required, provides medications for opioid use disorder on-site and offers clinical assessment and referrals. It is designed for people who are typically diverted from emergency departments or encountered by law enforcement.

Are there free detox options in Tucson for people without insurance?

Yes. The SAFR Center accepts uninsured patients without cost. COPE Community Services operates on a sliding-scale fee schedule and accepts AHCCCS. Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout Tucson charge on an income-based sliding scale.

AHCCCS enrollment is also often completed same-day at treatment facilities for qualifying individuals. Calling 2-1-1 Arizona can quickly connect you to available low-cost options.

How do I find a methadone or buprenorphine provider in Tucson?

COPE Community Services operates a licensed methadone clinic in Tucson and prescribes buprenorphine at multiple locations, including through its Wellness on Wheels mobile unit.

The SAMHSA treatment locator at findtreatment.gov is the most current directory of licensed opioid treatment programs and buprenorphine prescribers in Pima County. Many providers also accept AHCCCS.

What comes after detox in Tucson?

Detox addresses physical withdrawal but is not treatment by itself. Most clinicians recommend transitioning into a higher level of care, such as residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program or an intensive outpatient program, depending on severity.

COPE Community Services, Community Bridges and several private providers in Tucson offer step-down care and can coordinate the transition from detox.

Is it safe to detox from alcohol at home in Tucson?

Alcohol withdrawal carries a risk of life-threatening complications, including seizures and delirium tremens, particularly in people with a long history of heavy use or prior withdrawal episodes. Therefore, medical supervision is strongly recommended.

If you are unsure of your risk level, contact a Tucson detox provider or urgent care clinic for an assessment before attempting to stop drinking without clinical support.

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