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Desert Star

Tucson, AZ

SAMHSA Verified PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Tucson, AZ · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves trauma survivors.

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About Desert Star

Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center treats drug and alcohol addiction, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, gender-specific issues, sexual compulsivity, young adult challenges, eating disorders, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. They offer individualized treatment plans with varying support levels, including day treatment and intensive outpatient.
They provide individualized treatment plans, allowing the combination of groups from different programs to suit specific requirements. The center offers various levels of structure and support, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and once-weekly outpatient groups. To accommodate clients' schedules, Desert Star ARC provides a hybrid option of in-person and telehealth services.
Currently, the center offers 3 options for outpatient group therapy. The Emotional Wellbeing group focuses on primary mental health recovery, offering coping skills for depression, anxiety, trauma, and overall emotional stability. This group meets virtually on Thursdays from 6-9 pm. The Healthy Intimacy group, which is gender-specific for women, addresses struggles with relationships and intimacy issues, meeting virtually on Tuesdays from 6-9 pm. The Men and Relationships group, designed for men, tackles relationship struggles, connection with others, and sex/love addiction, meeting virtually on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use 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
PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Medications used
Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Mentoring/peer support
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: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

7493 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

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Facility direct line

(520) 638-6000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Desert Star accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (520) 638-6000 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other AZ centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Desert Star offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Desert Star have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
What therapy methods does Desert Star use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Desert Star?
Call the facility directly at (520) 638-6000 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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