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Palo Verde Behavioral Health

Tucson, AZ

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Serious Mental Illness

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Tucson, AZ · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Palo Verde Behavioral Health

  • Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-verified
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Tucson, AZ

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Palo Verde Behavioral Health

Palo Verde Behavioral Health is a mental health treatment facility offering a full continuum of care to adolescents and adults with primary mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. Their continuum of care consists of an inpatient program, detox, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and telehealth versions of the PHP and IOP. Palo Verde’s professional staff provide compassionate, evidence-based care with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) being their main therapeutic methods. Other therapies they offer include pet therapy, art therapy, and a range of movement therapies. Palo Verde is a LGBTQ+ affirming environment and partners with Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Therapy approaches

Group therapy

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Emergency services

Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2695 North Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Facility direct line

(888) 853-5036

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Palo Verde Behavioral Health accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Palo Verde Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AZ Medicaid plan. Call (888) 853-5036 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Palo Verde Behavioral Health offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Palo Verde Behavioral Health have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Palo Verde Behavioral Health use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Group therapy.
How do I start treatment at Palo Verde Behavioral Health?
Call the facility directly at (888) 853-5036 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: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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