Desert Star provides co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care in Tucson, AZ, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
Care here features levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, trauma-specific therapy and twelve step facilitation and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic, individual treatment and twelve step, tailored to the individual.
Desert Star serves men, women, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids and prescription drugs.
Desert Star accepts 24 insurance options, including GuideWell, HealthNet, HealthPartners and Highmark, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Desert Star, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Desert Star provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)