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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers in Arizona

Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026

Our directory lists 320 MAT programs across Arizona, with the largest concentrations in Phoenix (50), Tucson (41) and Scottsdale (17).

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications — methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone — with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the evidence-based gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Treatment landscape in Arizona:

  • World-class luxury rehabilitation centers in Scottsdale
  • Holistic desert healing environments
  • AHCCCS coverage for qualifying residents
  • Specialized dual diagnosis treatment programs

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Phoenix · 50 centers

2nd Chance Treatment Center - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Axiom Care - Facility Image

Axiom Care

Phoenix, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Camelback Recovery Treatment Center - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Tucson · 41 centers

Amity Foundation - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Behavioral Awareness Center Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Buena Vista Health and Recovery LLC - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Mesa · 17 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
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Crossroads

Mesa, AZ

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Substance use treatment
Crossroads - Facility Image

Crossroads

Mesa, AZ

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Substance use treatment

Scottsdale · 17 centers

Arizona Addiction Center - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Buena Vista Health and Recovery LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Cornerstone Healing Center - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Prescott · 15 centers

Decision Point Center Inc - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Decision Point LLC - Facility Image

Decision Point LLC

Prescott, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Embark Recovery - Facility Image

Embark Recovery

Prescott, AZ

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Substance use treatment

Tempe · 9 centers

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Crisis Preparation and Recovery Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
NorthSight Recovery - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more

Glendale · 7 centers

Aurora Behavioral Health System LLC - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Lifeline Professional Counseling Servs - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Casa Grande · 6 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Horizon Health and Wellness - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Horizon Health and Wellness - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Chandler · 6 centers

Buena Vista Health and Recovery LLC - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Legacy Recovery Center - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Lifeline Professional Counseling Servs - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Prescott Valley · 5 centers

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Polara Health

Prescott Valley, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Polara Health - Facility Image

Polara Health

Prescott Valley, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
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Polara Health

Prescott Valley, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Safford · 5 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Canyonlands Healthcare - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Yuma · 5 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Horizon Health and Wellness - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Flagstaff · 4 centers

Flagstaff Medical Center - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Guidance Center Inc - Facility Image

Guidance Center Inc

Flagstaff, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Guidance Center Inc - Facility Image

Guidance Center Inc

Flagstaff, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Globe · 4 centers

Canyonlands Healthcare - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Horizon Health and Wellness - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Community Bridges Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Laveen · 4 centers

Our Home of Unity LLC - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more
Our Home of Unity LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Our Home of Unity LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Buckeye · 3 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Bullhead City · 3 centers

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Rivyve Behavioral Health

Bullhead City, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Gilbert · 3 centers

2nd Chance Treatment Center - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
CleanSlate Centers - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Touch Angels Behav Healthcare LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Lake Havasu City · 3 centers

Arizona Recovery Center - Facility Image

Arizona Recovery Center

Lake Havasu City, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Community Medical Services - Facility Image

Community Medical Services

Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Substance use treatment
Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Avondale · 2 centers

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Copper Springs

Avondale, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Lifeline Professional Counseling Servs - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Cave Creek · 2 centers

Buena Vista Health and Recovery LLC - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
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Sobermans Estate

Cave Creek, AZ

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Substance use treatment

Cottonwood · 2 centers

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Spectrum Healthcare

Cottonwood, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Spectrum Healthcare

Cottonwood, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Douglas · 2 centers

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Holbrook · 2 centers

Community Bridges Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Kingman · 2 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Littlefield · 2 centers

Canyonlands Healthcare - Facility Image

Canyonlands Healthcare

Littlefield, AZ

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Substance use treatment
CBI Encompass Health Services - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Nogales · 2 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Page · 2 centers

CBI Encompass Health Services - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Canyonlands Healthcare - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Payson · 2 centers

Community Bridges Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Community Bridges Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Show Low · 2 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
ChangePoint Integrated Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Sierra Vista · 2 centers

Community Medical Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Wickenburg · 2 centers

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Meadows

Wickenburg, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Winslow · 2 centers

ChangePoint Integrated Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Apache Junction · 1 center

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Axiom Care

Apache Junction, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Arizona City · 1 center

River Source Treatment Center - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Benson · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Bisbee · 1 center

Renaissance House - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Camp Verde · 1 center

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Spectrum Healthcare

Camp Verde, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Clifton · 1 center

Canyonlands Healthcare - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Colorado City · 1 center

CBI Encompass Health Services - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Duncan · 1 center

Canyonlands Community Healthcare - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Florence · 1 center

Horizon Health and Wellness - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Fredonia · 1 center

CBI Encompass Health Services - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Glendale Luke AFB · 1 center

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Luke Air Force Base

Glendale Luke AFB, AZ

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Substance use treatment

Green Valley · 1 center

COPE Community Services Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Lakeside · 1 center

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Litchfield Park · 1 center

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2nd Chance Treatment Center

Litchfield Park, AZ

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Marana · 1 center

Marana Health Center Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Paradise Valley · 1 center

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Scottsdale Recovery II LLC

Paradise Valley, AZ

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Parker · 1 center

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Peach Springs · 1 center

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Peoria · 1 center

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Sacaton · 1 center

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San Luis · 1 center

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San Tan Valley · 1 center

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Align Group Homes

San Tan Valley, AZ

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Sells · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Snowflake · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Tolleson · 1 center

Our Home of Unity LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

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Coverage & Regulations in Arizona

AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System)

AHCCCS covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone without prior authorization for most members, and pays for the counseling component of MAT.

State regulations

Arizona allows methadone dosing at federally certified OTPs and has expanded same-day buprenorphine induction in emergency departments through the Arizona Opioid Emergency Response.

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Crisis: 988
Commonly Accepted Insurance
  • Cash or self-payment233
  • Medicaid230
  • Private health insurance229
  • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)176
  • Medicare165
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid151
Available Settings
  • Outpatient209
  • Regular outpatient treatment172
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment161
  • Intensive outpatient treatment124
  • Residential/24-hour residential74

Frequently Asked Questions About MAT in Arizona

Can undocumented immigrants access mat in Arizona?

Many Arizona providers accept self-pay, sliding-fee, or grant-funded patients regardless of immigration status. Federally funded community health centers and some AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System)-contracted clinics offer MAT on a sliding scale. Providers are not required to report immigration status.

What is the cheapest way to get mat in Arizona?

For most Arizona residents, AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) is the lowest-cost option — co-pays are usually $0–$3. Without Medicaid, federally qualified health centers with sliding-scale fees are next cheapest, followed by State Opioid Response–funded clinics.

Does AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) cover long-acting buprenorphine (Sublocade) or naltrexone (Vivitrol)?

Yes. AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) covers Sublocade and Vivitrol as part of the MAT benefit; most plans require prior authorization documenting prior MAT adherence. Billing is handled by the Arizona provider as a medical (not pharmacy) benefit.

Will my private insurance cover mat treatment in Arizona?

Yes — under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Affordable Care Act, marketplace and employer health plans must cover MAT for OUD, including mat. Specific cost-sharing (copay, coinsurance, deductible) depends on your plan tier.

Is mat treatment legal and regulated in Arizona?

Yes. mat is a federally approved medication used legally across Arizona. Methadone is dispensed only at SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs); buprenorphine is prescribed by licensed clinicians; naltrexone has no prescriber waiver requirement. State licensing agencies oversee all MAT programs.

Does length of treatment with mat affect outcomes?

Yes. Meta-analyses consistently find that patients who remain on MAT longer than 12 months have lower rates of relapse, infectious disease, and overdose death. Arizona Medicaid-funded programs report improved retention with long-acting injectables compared to sublingual treatment.

Can I start mat while I’m still using opioids?

For methadone and buprenorphine, continued opioid use at entry is expected — the medication is designed to stop use safely. For naltrexone, 7–14 opioid-free days are required first. Your Arizona clinician will confirm the correct induction strategy at intake.

Can I drive myself home from the first mat dose in Arizona?

Arizona programs generally recommend arranging a ride for the first induction visit, since initial drowsiness is common. After the first 1–2 weeks at a stable dose, patients typically resume driving and most daily activities without restriction.

Will mat make me tired or affect my ability to work in Arizona?

During induction (first 1–2 weeks), mild drowsiness is common. Once stabilized, most patients fully resume work, including safety-sensitive jobs such as CDL driving, subject to any employer drug-testing policies. Arizona clinicians can issue letters documenting stability.

Will CPS or DCF automatically be called if I use mat during pregnancy in Arizona?

Arizona has specific protocols: prenatal MAT under medical supervision is typically not grounds for child-welfare action on its own. Hospital social workers may coordinate a Plan of Safe Care as required by CAPTA — this is a supportive plan, not automatic removal.

Does AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) cover counseling along with mat?

Yes. AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) covers individual therapy, group sessions, and care coordination at Arizona MAT clinics without separate deductibles in most plans. Peer-recovery support services are also covered in Arizona.

Can I use a pseudonym for my mat treatment in Arizona?

No — medical records must use your legal name for billing, insurance, and DEA compliance. However, 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality means that legal name is protected from disclosure. Pseudonymous treatment is not available in MAT.

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Medically Reviewed Updated May 2026

Reviewed by licensed addiction specialists. Information reflects current clinical guidance.

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