Free & Low-Cost Rehab in Arizona

304 of the 373 Arizona programs in our directory are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Arizona Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
0Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
22Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 8 are VA, military or Indian Health Service programs that serve only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
113The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
69The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
280Takes AHCCCS. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
194Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Arizona Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 101 to 120 of 304.

  • Intensive Treatment Systems LLC

    Phoenix, AZ

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Military insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
  • Intensive Treatment Systems LLC

    San Tan Valley, AZ

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Military insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
  • La Frontera Arizona EMPACT SPC

    Apache Junction, AZ

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • La Frontera Arizona EMPACT SPC

    Glendale, AZ

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • La Frontera Arizona EMPACT SPC facility photo

    La Frontera Arizona EMPACT SPC

    Maricopa, AZ

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • La Frontera Arizona EMPACT SPC

    San Tan Valley, AZ

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • La Frontera Arizona EMPACT SPC

    Tempe, AZ

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • La Frontera Center facility photo

    La Frontera Center

    Tucson, AZ

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • La Frontera Center Hope Center

    Tucson, AZ

    • Outpatient
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
  • Lifewell Behavioral Wellness facility photo

    Lifewell Behavioral Wellness

    Mesa, AZ

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • Lifewell Behavioral Wellness facility photo

    Lifewell Behavioral Wellness

    Mesa, AZ

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • Little Colorado Behavioral Health Centers

    Saint Johns, AZ

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Little Colorado Behavioral Health Centers

    Springerville, AZ

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • MMDC Outpatient Clinic

    Mesa, AZ

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Does not treat opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc facility photo

    Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc

    Bullhead City, AZ

    • Detox
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc facility photo

    Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc

    Kingman, AZ

    • Detox
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Arizona, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Arizona

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is the Arizona agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for AHCCCS.

Arizona Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

280 of the 373 Arizona programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 194 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid. Arizona's Medicaid program is AHCCCS.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Arizona's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In Arizona, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Behavioral Health Facilities Licensing. Check the state's provider list.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Arizona?

None of the 373 Arizona programs in our directory report that they accept no payment, but 22 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency and may be free or low-cost for people who qualify. Of the government-run programs, 8 are run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Those programs serve only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Ask about cost and eligibility when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Arizona Medicaid cover rehab?

280 of the 373 Arizona programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. Arizona's Medicaid program is AHCCCS. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Arizona, 113 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 69 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://www.azahcccs.gov/
  8. 8.State source: https://www.azahcccs.gov/Members/BehavioralHealthServices/OpioidUseDisorderAndTreatment/Locating_Treatment.html
  9. 9.State source: https://azahcccs.gov/Members/BehavioralHealthServices/OpioidUseDisorderAndTreatment/
  10. 10.State source: https://www.azahcccs.gov/Resources/Grants/SABG/
  11. 11.State source: https://www.azahcccs.gov/Members/GetCovered/apply.html
  12. 12.State source: https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/bbhl-facilities/index.php
  13. 13.State source: https://azcarecheck.azdhs.gov/
  14. 14.State source: https://www.azdhs.gov/oarline/
  15. 15.State source: https://www.azdhs.gov/opioid/
  16. 16.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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