ABOUT LA FRONTERA ARIZONA
Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, La Frontera Arizona provides a range of health and human services, encompassing housing, employment assistance, behavioral health services, education, and assistance for children and families. Substance abuse treatment is one of the organization’s services, offering both outpatient treatment for adults and residential treatment for individuals struggling with chemical dependency.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
La Frontera’s outpatient clinic provides services for adults, children, and families. For clients requiring a more comprehensive treatment and structured environment, the organization operates Casa de Vida, a long-term residential facility catering to both men and women dealing with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The programming at La Frontera is evidence-based and consists of six clinical hours daily. Clients engage in a combination of educational workshops, relapse prevention activities, individual counseling, group therapy, and peer counseling. Therapeutic modalities include motivational interviewing, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Clients also receive case management and care for co-occurring conditions, along with referrals for medical treatment.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
La Frontera’s staff includes licensed psychologists, physicians, clinical psychologists, social workers, recovery technicians, registered nurses (RN), and other behavioral health professionals.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The facility can accommodate 53 individuals in its residential treatment program. The accommodations and amenities have received five out of five star ratings from all respondents surveyed.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
One anonymous alum interviewed by Best-rehabs.com reported that they received a “good plan for recovery” and acquired the necessary skills for their recovery journey. The alum awarded La Frontera a perfect five out of five stars for affordability, cleanliness, holistic offerings, exercise and leisure options, and nutrition. However, they rated the treatment of co-occurring disorders and the staff’s level of training and experience with only two out of five stars.
On Google, the facility has received a rating of 2.9 out of five stars from 43 reviewers. Many of the reviews are negative, attributing ineffectiveness to the program. For example, alum Amy wrote: “Absolutely horrible. Really, look elsewhere. Zero therapeutic benefit here. Just added frustration and b.s.”
On Facebook, La Frontera Arizona has received a rating of 4.1 out of five stars from 39 reviews. While there are some complaints from individuals who did not attend the program, alumni generally express satisfaction with their experiences. For instance, alum Edgar wrote: “I’ve been with La Frontera since the age of 13 because of my mental illness I grew up with, and I thank them a lot because all the people there helped me a lot. The case management is great for me; they help me with whatever I need.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Three loved ones who were surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing generally had positive feedback about La Frontera and its offerings. However, one reviewer felt that the facility’s conditions did not meet their personal expectations. This respondent described the environment as clean and structured. All loved ones gave the facility a unanimous five out of five star rating for cleanliness.
Another loved one who visited the facility on one occasion was impressed with the center’s “nice building” and the wide range of activities offered. The third anonymous loved one was more enthusiastic, describing the treatment as “life changing.” When polled about the center’s strengths, they specifically mentioned “patience and understanding.”
FINANCING
According to its website, the center accepts Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), as well as some private insurance plans. Costs not covered by insurance are determined based on a sliding fee scale.