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Old Pueblo Community Services

Tucson, AZ

SAMHSA Verified IOP

IOP center · in Tucson, AZ · Accepts Medicaid · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About Old Pueblo Community Services

Old Pueblo Community Services (OPCS) is a Tucson-based nonprofit offering sober living for individuals exiting prison, recovering from addiction, experiencing homelessness, or reentering civilian life as veterans. Residents live in furnished housing with 24/7 staff support. With no entry barriers like sobriety or justice history, OPCS creates individualized plans focused on safety, stability, and the path to permanent housing.
OPCS supports the full spectrum of recovery needs with trauma therapy, addiction counseling, and recovery models like 12-Step and SMART Recovery. Veterans receive specialized support through VA partnerships. Case managers help with job readiness, benefits, life skills, and family reunification. Evidence-based and person-centered care helps clients rebuild lives with dignity, self-determination, and long-term success in mind.
Residents live in shared, fully furnished apartments with kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry access. Essentials like food, clothing, and household supplies are available. Outdoor spaces, transit access, and group areas foster connection and independence. Designed for safety and comfort, OPCS housing supports veterans and civilians alike in building healthy, sustainable lives within a caring recovery community.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

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
IOP
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

4501 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711

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Facility direct line

(520) 546-0122

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Old Pueblo Community Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Old Pueblo Community Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AZ Medicaid plan. Call (520) 546-0122 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Old Pueblo Community Services offer?
This facility offers: IOP. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Old Pueblo Community Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS.
What therapy methods does Old Pueblo Community Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Old Pueblo Community Services?
Call the facility directly at (520) 546-0122 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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