Community Medical Services – Tucson on Alvernon

Located at 2351 North Alvernon Way in Tucson, Arizona, Community Medical Services – Tucson on Alvernon is a private addiction treatment provider. The Tucson on Alvernon program is operated by Community Medical Services.

Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients who have experienced trauma. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Community Medical Services – Tucson on Alvernon is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state department of health, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and housing services.