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Caring Connections for Special Needs

Tucson, AZ

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx

Outpatient · Dual Dx center · in Tucson, AZ · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents.

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About Caring Connections for Special Needs

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicaid; Private health insurance

Contact & Location

Address

7447 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85710

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Facility direct line

520-639-9006

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Caring Connections for Special Needs accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Caring Connections for Special Needs accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AZ Medicaid plan. Call 520-639-9006 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Caring Connections for Special Needs offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Caring Connections for Special Needs have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Caring Connections for Special Needs use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Caring Connections for Special Needs?
Call the facility directly at 520-639-9006 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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