Arizona ranks 48th nationally for access to mental health care, with rural areas facing particularly acute shortages. The Haven Detox Arizona, which opened earlier in the year in Green Valley, is working to address this gap by expanding mental health and substance abuse treatment access to rural Southern Arizona communities.
According to Felicia Dadamio, Director of Business Development, Tucson offers adequate resources, but rural pockets and counties lack comparable services. “In these rural pockets and in these rural counties, where are they going and where are they getting help?” The facility offers a comprehensive range of services including detox programs, inpatient mental health care, and evidence-based therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy. Holistic wellness options—yoga, meditation, group cooking classes, and GeneSight genetic testing to identify effective medications—are also integrated.
A critical distinction is that the facility accepts the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), tribal health programs including the American Indian Health Program (AIHP), Tribal ALTCS, and the Tribal Regional Behavioral Health Authority (TRBHA). This accessibility to Medicaid and tribal health recipients distinguishes it from many other area treatment centers. For Marcus Bia, now a lead behavioral technician at the facility, insurance access was transformative. “It was hard finding resources that did accept my insurance,” Bia recalled. “Without places like this accepting AHCCCS, I would not be here. I truly believe that.” He had attempted recovery independently multiple times without success before accessing the facility. “I needed that sense of community. I needed that support,” he said.
Treatment programs typically last 30 days, with recovery continuing beyond discharge. Case managers help clients plan their next recovery steps, and an active alumni network provides ongoing peer support, care coordination, and access to recovery resources. Bia emphasized the value of sustained support: “You’re finally able to learn how to process some of these emotions, to work through them. It’s just how you handle them and how you go about coping with them.” The facility can be reached at (561) 328-8627.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://www.kgun9.com/news/community-inspired-journalism/sahuarita-and-green-valley-news/new-green-valley-treatment-center-expands-mental-health-and-addiction-support-in-rural-arizona