La Frontera Center
Also known as Child and Family Center
OutpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASliding scaleSelf-pay
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Special programs
- Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents
- Payment accepted
- County or local government funds · Community Mental Health Block Grants · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · State welfare or child and family services funds
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Housing services
- Other services
- Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Case management service · Education services
- Language services
- Spanish
Questions to ask La Frontera Center
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- 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, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. 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. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
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: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does La Frontera Center accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is La Frontera Center located?
502 West 29th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713.
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.