Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center

About Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center – Tucson, Arizona

Desert Addiction Recovery Center in Tucson, Arizona, offers outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. The facility provides a complimentary consultation where you and a trained staff member can talk about your history and your goals and learn more about the programs offered. The levels of care available at Desert Addiction Recovery include traditional and intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization and the blended program.

I like that you can receive a variety of evidence based treatments to help you overcome your addiction. Clients will participate in individual and group counseling, where the counselor therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
These approaches can help improve your ability to regulate your emotions.

Additional evidence based services provided are psychodrama and mindfulness meditation. Psychodrama can help you let go of any negative thoughts or emotions you hold that may hinder your recovery, and meditation can be an effective stress management tool. Your participation in group counseling will allow you to gain insight and receive support from your peers to further encourage your recovery. Motivational interviewing may also be utilized to increase your motivation to change your behavior.

Some clients may prefer to receive services from home rather than in person. Desert Addiction Recovery Center offers in person and virtual programming options for its services. You can still get the help you need while doing it in your own comfortable setting.

Outside of your treatment sessions, there are various relaxing nature settings nearby where you can take time to get some fresh air. Just a few blocks from the facility, you can enjoy seeing gardens at Tohono Chul, or if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can take a hike at Mount Kimball.

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Insurance & Payment

Accepted Insurance Providers

Aetna AHCCCS BCBS of Arizona Beacon Health Cigna Humana Optum UMR UnitedHealth Group WellPoint

Other Payment Options

Treatment & Services

Levels of Care

Therapies Offered

Clinical Services

Specialty Programs

Facility Amenities

Staff & Accreditations

Our Team

Richard J. Poppy, MA, LISAC

Owner, Chief Executive Officer

Amy Tilley, PsyD

Chief Clinical Officer

Nicole Velasco, PhD

Chief Operating Officer

Troy Bowers

Administrative Assistant

Judy Hileman, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations