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3615 North Prince Village Place, Tucson, AZ 85719
La Frontera Center
Also known as Thornydale Ranch
Address: 10845 North Thornydale Road, Tucson, AZ 85742 · Map
Phone: (520) 792-0591
Intake: (520) 838-5752
Website: lafrontera.org
About La Frontera Center
La Frontera Center Thornydale Ranch provides continuous, residential treatment for adults dealing with serious mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or both. Designed for people who require close, around-the-clock support, the program creates a secure, structured environment that promotes healing and recovery. Set amid desert scenery and the steady calm of horses, the setting helps residents maintain daily routines, stay active, and find space for reflection as part of their overall progress.
Care plans are tailored to each person and delivered within a therapeutic, encouraging atmosphere. Residents participate in a variety of services, including one-on-one counseling, family and group therapy, and medication management. Treatments are supported by evidence-based approaches, including Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which is incorporated into the overall treatment process. The center is staffed by licensed clinicians and peer specialists who work to build confidence, reinforce stability, and help residents develop practical tools for sustained recovery.
To improve long-term outcomes, the center also offers support that extends beyond therapy itself. Residents can receive assistance with housing, employment, and primary healthcare, along with wellness groups and substance use services matched to individual goals. Additional on-site resources, such as pharmacy and lab support, help ensure continuity and ease access to needed care. For residents with limited English proficiency, free interpretation and translation services are available so language does not limit access to support.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
- Facility type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Fluphenazine · Haloperidol · Loxapine · Perphenazine · Thiothixene · Thioridazine · Trifluoperazine · Aripiprazole · Cariprazine · Clozapine · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Seniors or older adults · Veterans · Members of military families · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) · Persons with eating disorders · Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Community Mental Health Block Grants · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicare · Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Housing services · Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Supported housing · Vocational rehabilitation services · Case management service · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
- Language services
- Spanish
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction · Opioids
- Conditions treated
- Anger · Depression · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Nutrition Counseling · Trauma-Specific Therapy · Twelve Step Facilitation
- Approaches
- Individual Treatment · Personalized Treatment · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Children · Men · Men and Women · Older Adults · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Employment Counseling · Recovery Coach · Support Meetings
- Amenities
- Basketball Court · Gardens · View
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask La Frontera Center
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Arizona. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at La Frontera Center
La Frontera Center reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare. With Arizona Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Tucson
Measured from the population center of Pima County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Tucson, about 1.9 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Tucson, about less than a mile (18 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Tucson, about less than a mile (53 within 25 miles)
See the Pima County treatment map, methadone clinics near Pima County and Suboxone doctors near Pima County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does La Frontera Center offer?
La Frontera Center reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does La Frontera Center accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is La Frontera Center located?
10845 North Thornydale Road, Tucson, AZ 85742.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Tucson?
From the center of Pima County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Tucson, about 1.9 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.