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Who answers? (877) 847-2855
  • CARF accredited
  • Outpatient
  • Nonprofit

La Frontera Center – East Clinic

4891 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
Languages5 languagesIncl. Spanish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

About La Frontera Center – East Clinic

Located at 4891 East Grant Road in Tucson, Arizona, La Frontera Center – East Clinic is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The East Clinic program is operated by La Frontera Center.

Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, 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, seniors or older adults, veterans, and active duty military. Services are available in Spanish.

La Frontera Center – East Clinic is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Trauma-related counseling

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Active duty military
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training
  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Ancillary services

  • Acupuncture
  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Language servicesSpanish, Arabic, Farsi, French
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Location

4891 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Facility's own contact520-296-3296 · lafronteraaz.org

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Questions about La Frontera Center – East Clinic

What services does La Frontera Center – East Clinic offer?

La Frontera Center – East Clinic lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does La Frontera Center – East Clinic accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, La Frontera Center – East Clinic accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.

Does La Frontera Center – East Clinic offer detox?

La Frontera Center – East Clinic does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.

Is La Frontera Center – East Clinic accredited?

Yes. La Frontera Center – East Clinic reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does La Frontera Center – East Clinic treat?

La Frontera Center – East Clinic accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

How do I get admitted to La Frontera Center – East Clinic or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact La Frontera Center – East Clinic directly at 520-296-3296. To compare La Frontera Center – East Clinic with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with La Frontera Center – East Clinic.

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