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The Sanctuary World

Phoenix, AZ

SAMHSA Verified PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Phoenix, AZ · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves trauma survivors.

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About The Sanctuary World

The Sanctuary World offers multiple luxurious, private therapeutic retreats for high-profile clients. They treat addiction and mental health conditions with a refined, individualized approach. The Sanctuary World delivers their signature treatment in solely a 1-1 setting with private facilities. Clients reside in a private 5-star home or on a yacht with expert care staff on site. The Sanctuary’s holistic approach combines complementary therapies with clinical medicine. They offer a full continuum of care with detox services, residential care, complex medical management, programs for eating disorders, and family and couples counseling.
The Sanctuary World offers medical care, psychotherapy, and complementary treatments like bodywork, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), brain mapping, and biofeedback therapies. Clients can also engage in meditation practices, yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy, and personal fitness training, with additional modalities available. These include reflexology, osteopathy, dentistry, kinesiology, and Pilates. The Sanctuary World strives to give clients a tailored experience, customizing each treatment step to meet their needs and bring whole-body wellness.
The Sanctuary World treats a full spectrum of health conditions, including addiction, anxiety, depression, gambling addiction, sex addiction, crypto addiction, relationship difficulties, and gender identity struggles. Their medical care helps manage and treat co-occurring heart disease, chronic pain, diabetes, weight loss, and more.
Treatment is highly personalized with hand-crafted therapies and treatments tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Each client has their own personal support staff, with therapists, doctors, nurses, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, a chef, and a personal trainer to meet their needs. Aftercare efforts begin during residential treatment; meanwhile, The Sanctuary World connects with clients’ home providers to help ensure a seamless transition out of treatment at The Sanctuary World.
The Sanctuary World carefully selects private properties worldwide, including Vancouver Island, Byron Bay, the United Kingdom, and luxurious yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. The Sanctuary World tailors each treatment experience to the needs and expectations of VIP clientele, including complete anonymity and confidentiality. The Sanctuary World balances a structured treatment routine with ample free time and adventurous excursions, offering clients a blend of stability and variety throughout their recovery journey.

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
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult women, Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders + 2 more
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
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, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

11645 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85020

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Facility direct line

(855) 641-5431

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Sanctuary World accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, The Sanctuary World accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AZ Medicaid plan. Call (855) 641-5431 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does The Sanctuary World 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 The Sanctuary World have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does The Sanctuary World use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at The Sanctuary World?
Call the facility directly at (855) 641-5431 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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