La Frontera Center

260 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85701

Levels of care: Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +4 more
Accreditation: CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed +1 more
Insurance: Ambetter, Medicaid +2 more
Languages: English, Spanish, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

La Frontera Center is a longstanding treatment provider in Tucson, Arizona, established before 1990. It offers addiction and mental health support that draws on 12-Step principles, an approach shared by only a small number of facilities in the surrounding area. The setting takes advantage of the local desert landscape, with outdoor recreation and hiking available as part of its amenities.

The facility operates as a smoke-free environment. It is set up to be accessible to a broad range of people, offering sliding scale payment and accepting Ambetter insurance, both less common among nearby facilities. This combination may suit individuals looking for a community-oriented, outdoors-connected setting with flexible payment options in the Tucson area.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

Co-Occurring Disorders

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolistic12-StepHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsVeterans / MilitaryCouples

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishSpanishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

AmbetterMedicaidMedicareTRICARE

Payment options

IHS / Tribalmedicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedSAMHSA-ListedState Licensed

The facility

Amenities

Outdoor RecreationTransportation Provided

Established

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 74 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Tucson, this is one of:

16that use 12-Step
23that accept Sliding Scale
25that accept Ambetter

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does La Frontera Center offer?

La Frontera Center offers Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care, Virtual / Telehealth and Recovery Coaching.

What conditions does La Frontera Center treat?

La Frontera Center treats Co-Occurring Disorders.

What therapies does La Frontera Center use?

La Frontera Center offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy and Family Therapy.

Is La Frontera Center accredited?

La Frontera Center lists accreditation from CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at La Frontera Center?

Services are available in English, Spanish and ASL.

Who does La Frontera Center serve?

La Frontera Center lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Veterans / Military and Couples.

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