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Tucson, Arizona, United States
Sierra Tucson
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$20,000-$45,000
$20,000-$45,000
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For over 30 years, Sierra Tucson has provided innovative mind-body-spirit treatment for mood, addiction, and co-occurring disorders in a serene, healing setting.
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Equine Therapy
Therapeutic Location
Utmost Confidentiality
30+ Years in Business
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Part of the Acadia Healthcare network.
About Sierra Tucson
Set on 160 acres in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Sierra Tucson offers a safe and compassionate environment to heal from addiction, mood disorders, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders. A leader in behavioral health care for over 30 years, Sierra Tucson provides an integrative system of neuropsychiatric care for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. They specialize in treating co-occurring disorders, addressing both mental health and substance use issues simultaneously through comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
Proven Treatment Approach
Sierra Tucson's multidisciplinary team utilizes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to develop innovative, individualized treatment plans. Western and Eastern medicine blend with 12-Step philosophy and a wide range of therapies to identify and resolve underlying issues. These include evidence-based therapies and integrative services like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), nutritional therapy, acupuncture, and somatic experiencing. Sierra Tuscon’s four-day Family Program can enhance long-term recovery and extend healing to the family. In addition to a continuing care plan, Sierra Tuscon offers alumni services to patients and their families to provide support, encouragement, and resources.
Specialized Programming
Sierra Tucson provides special programming for First Responders, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and licensed professionals. Their Chrysalis program provides gentle treatment for eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, and bipolar disorder. Chrysalis clients receive four 1:1 sessions and six process groups weekly, along with daily check-ins with their psychiatrist. Nutritional counseling, therapy, experiential activities, and supportive supervision help clients with eating disorders heal. In all programs, Sierra Tucson has full time on-site doctors.
Recover in Secluded Comfort
Sierra Tucson’s location provides total seclusion and privacy during treatment. Set on 160 acres, clients at Sierra Tucson can experience an escape from their busy lives and the outside world. On-site, clients can enjoy semi-private rooms, a ropes course, Shelldon the therapy tortoise, a labyrinth, sport courts, a rock wall, and much more.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
Optum
Part of UnitedHealth Group, providing care to over 165,000 people worldwide.
BlueCross BlueShield
A leading healthcare provider serving over 100 million Americans as one of the largest insurance companies in the country.
Carelon Behavioral Health
Carelon Behavioral Health, formerly Beacon Health Options, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and serves over 40 million people.
United Healthcare
Offering plans to individuals and businesses throughout the United States and in countries around the world.
The Sierra Tucson Model®
Over the decades since Sierra Tucson opened, they’ve had tremendous opportunities to document the most effective treatment methods and optimize their programs. Sierra Tucson recognizes that people exist as their mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Their range of evidence-based, holistic, and experiential therapies aim to address each person as a whole.
Strong Medical Component
Sierra Tucson’s treatment is provided by a team of experienced psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, naturopathic physicians, and pain management physicians. Sierra Tucson features a team of full-time, on-staff doctors whose sole focus is to provide world-class treatment. Clients meet often with their providers to discuss needs, progress, and make necessary adjustments.
Multiple Treatment Programs
Sierra Tucson has expert programming for mental health, addiction, trauma, pain, family, and continuing care. Their Red, White, and Blue program caters to veterans, first responders, and active military members, focusing on integrative, trauma-informed care provided by staff who have served. They also provide focused care for licensed professionals, including doctors, nurses, pilots, and lawyers, addressing burnout and other mental health concerns. All of their programs address co-occurring disorders, and offer comprehensive, individualized plans that address both mental health and substance use issues simultaneously.
The Chrysalis Program
Sierra Tuscon’s Chrysalis program gently addresses conditions like trauma, OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, and delusions. The program focuses on individualized care taken at the appropriate pace, with four 1:1 therapy sessions weekly to provide attentive care. Clients also engage in weekly process groups, art therapy, and somatic experiencing. Nutritional counseling, behavioral therapies, and full-time medical care offer a safe space for mood and eating disorder recovery with personalized treatment and wraparound services.
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Center Overview
Founded
1984
Occupancy
50+
Insurance
Accepted
Languages
English
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
$20,000-$45,000 - 30 days
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
If you are not using insurance, the cost listed above, $20,000-$45,000, is an estimate of the cash pay rate. Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Address
39580 S Lago Del Oro Pkwy, Tucson, AZ 85739
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
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Intensive Family Program
Some rehabs offer intensive programs for loved ones. Group and individual therapy sessions help everyone heal, and improve family dynamics.
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Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Outpatient Therapy
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Localized magnetic pulses stimulate areas of the brain to increase brain activity and reduce abnormal functions.
Acupuncture
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
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Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
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Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Psychodrama Therapy
Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Recreation Therapy
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
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Somatic Experiencing
This method treats emotional trauma stored in the body. A therapist helps patients work through the physical feelings associated with emotional pain.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Conditions We Treat
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Aftercare
Aftercare Recovery Coach
Support Meetings
Aftercare App
Outpatient Treatment
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Experience
Personal Amenities
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms
Amenities
Pool
Access to Nature
Bathroom Essentials
Fitness Center
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Space
Recreation Room
Salon
Walking Trails
Nutrition Emphasis
Rock Climbing Wall
Luxury
Special Considerations
Family Program
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
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First Responders Program
Paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and others join in a specific First Responders program, usually focused on trauma, grief, and work-life balance.
Activities
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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AA/NA Meetings
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Massage
Physical Fitness
Ropes Course
Swimming
Water Activities
Off-Site Activities
Adventure Outings
Professional Staff
Tim Palus
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Perkins
Chief Operating Officer
MBA, ACHE
Jasleen Chhatwal
Chief Medical Officer; Director of Mood Recovery Program
MBBS, MD, CPE, DFAPA
Amy C. Fritton Grudinschi
Group Chief Financial Officer
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Testimonial
The time spent at Sierra Tucson was the true beginning of my journey. Not only did I overcome my addictions, but I began to focus on the root causes that created my compulsions. I understand myself so much better now.
Former Client
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