Best Substance Abuse in Arizona — 16 resources

About Substance Abuse for Women

Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.

Substance Abuse in Arizona

Arizona handles custody (called 'legal decision-making' and 'parenting time') in superior courts across all 15 counties. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DES. Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Chandler are the largest metros. Community Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, and the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence support women statewide.

16 Resources

1. Arizona Substance Abuse Helpline — Free

Statewide helpline operated through ADHS and Community Bridges connecting Arizona women to detox beds, medication-assisted treatment, and outpatient programs. Bilingual support and warm-handoffs to AHCCCS-funded providers. Call 602-264-6214 any hour for triage.

602-264-6214 · Statewide service · 24/7 · Visit Website

2. Crossroads for Women — Phoenix — Free

Crossroads for Women is one of Arizona's only long-term residential programs that allows mothers to bring their children during treatment, avoiding the brutal choice between recovery and custody. Programs run 6-12 months with structured aftercare. Call 602-256-2885 weekdays.

602-256-2885 · Phoenix, AZ · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Terros Health

Terros at 2120 N Central is one of Arizona's largest integrated behavioral-health agencies, running 25+ Valley sites with MAT for opioid-use disorder, outpatient counseling, and primary care. AHCCCS contracted with strong women's services. Call 602-685-6000.

602-685-6000 · 2120 N Central Ave Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. CODAC Health Recovery & Wellness — Tucson

CODAC at 4055 E 5th St is Southern Arizona's lead SUD provider with the 4th Avenue Crisis Response Center walk-in, MAT clinics, and the women-and-children's residential at Las Amigas. Call 520-327-4505 — open until 7pm weekdays for working moms.

520-327-4505 · 4055 E 5th St, Tucson, AZ 85711 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm · Visit Website

5. Women in New Recovery — Scottsdale — Free

WINR is a Scottsdale-based women-only sober-living and structured recovery program founded in 1991, offering structured living, 12-step support, and life-skills curriculum for women in early sobriety. Call 480-941-0426 to learn about current openings.

480-941-0426 · Scottsdale, AZ · Varies by meeting

6. Arizona Women's Recovery Center

Phoenix-based gender-specific program with outpatient and intensive outpatient tracks designed for the unique trauma and treatment needs of women. Strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and parenting support. Call 602-264-6214 for screening.

602-264-6214 · Phoenix, AZ · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

7. Native American Connections — Phoenix — Free

NAC at 4520 N Central runs culturally grounded SUD treatment for Native American women, with sweat lodges, talking circles, and elder support woven into the clinical model. Also operates affordable housing for women in recovery. Call 602-254-3247.

602-254-3247 · 4520 N Central Ave Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Al-Anon Family Groups — Arizona — Free

Al-Anon Arizona maintains 200+ in-person meetings statewide for women whose partners, parents, or children are struggling with alcohol. The Phoenix Service Office at 602-249-1257 can direct you to the nearest open meeting day or night.

602-249-1257 · Multiple meeting locations statewide · Varies by meeting · Visit Website

9. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free

FindTreatment.gov is the official federal database of every SAMHSA-licensed Arizona facility, filterable by services for pregnant women, MAT availability, Spanish language, and sliding-scale fees. Updated nightly.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free

AA in Arizona runs hundreds of weekly meetings across Districts 01-09. Women's-only meetings are listed in the directory by 'W' marker. Phoenix Intergroup and Tucson Central Office answer phones day and night for current meeting info.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Narcotics Anonymous — Free

NA Arizona Region covers all of the state including dedicated women's meetings in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Prescott. The 24-hour helpline 480-897-4636 can text you the next nearby meeting.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. SMART Recovery — Free

Non-12-step recovery model based on CBT and motivational interviewing — a good fit for Arizona women who do not connect with the spirituality of AA/NA. Several Phoenix and Tucson in-person meetings plus 24/7 online meetings.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Women for Sobriety — Free

WFS uses the New Life Program designed around women's recovery needs — addressing the shame, depression, and trauma that often differ from men's recovery paths. Online meetings let Arizona women in rural areas participate.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Nar-Anon — Free

Companion fellowship to Al-Anon for friends and family of someone using drugs. Arizona Nar-Anon hosts weekly meetings in Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson — important support when a mother is coping with an adult child's addiction.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Shatterproof — Free

Advocacy nonprofit with the Shatterproof ATLAS treatment-quality directory — lets Arizona families compare treatment centers on best-practice indicators like MAT availability, family involvement, and follow-up care.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free

National recovery-community organization with affiliated Arizona Recovery Community Organizations. Useful for women looking for peer-recovery coaching outside the clinical system or seeking recovery-friendly employment connections.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many substance abuse resources are in Arizona?
Women's Corner tracks 16 substance abuse resources for women in Arizona.
Are substance abuse resources in Arizona free?
13 of the 16 listed substance abuse resources in Arizona are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Arizona have substance abuse resources?
Listings span cities including Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale.
What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Arizona?
Featured entries include Arizona Substance Abuse Helpline, Crossroads for Women — Phoenix, Terros Health, CODAC Health Recovery & Wellness — Tucson, Women in New Recovery — Scottsdale.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
8 of 16 Arizona substance abuse listings include phone numbers.
Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
Are there women-only treatment programs?
Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
What about pregnancy and addiction?
Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.