Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
in Tucson, Arizona

Care for Your Mental Health, Substance Use, or Both

At Catalina Behavioral Health, we help adults build a practical plan for mental health and addiction treatment in Tucson. Our programs bring together therapy, psychiatric care and support for everyday life.

You can seek mental health treatment with us even when substance use is not part of your situation. If both are affecting you, our dual diagnosis care addresses them together.

You do not need to choose a program before calling. We can talk through your concerns and explain the assessment and next steps.

Adults 18+ · Tucson, Arizona · Residential and outpatient care

Treatment Built Around What You Need

We treat adults with mental health conditions, substance use disorders and co-occurring concerns. Your treatment plan connects the services you need with goals you set alongside your clinical team.

Trauma-Informed Care at a Pace You Can Work With

Preparation and skills

Trauma treatment begins with assessment, safety and building trust. We work on coping and grounding before memory processing when needed.

Therapy chosen with you

EMDR or CPT may be part of your plan when clinically appropriate. Your clinician considers your readiness and reviews how the work is affecting you.

Compare Your Day-to-Day Commitment

Some people need a place to live while receiving treatment. Others need structured care while living outside the program. We consider your symptoms, safety, daily responsibilities and support when recommending a level of care.

Assessment and progress guide transitions. You can enter at the level that fits your needs; you do not have to complete every program.

What Living at Catalina Looks Like

Residential treatment brings your care and daily routine together. You live in a shared home, with time for groups, individual care, meals, movement and rest.

We build your treatment plan with you and review it weekly. Your team uses conversations and symptom measures to see what is changing and adjust your care.

A Day With Room for Care and Practice

Morning

Start with a check-in and structured groups, with time to practice coping and recovery skills.

Afternoon

Time is set aside for individual care and appointments, followed by fitness. Individual therapy follows your scheduled treatment plan.

Evening

Recovery or wellness activities, calls and downtime help balance the day before wind-down and rest.

Support for You and Your Loved Ones

Stay involved, with consent

The primary therapist can share weekly updates with a signed release. Family therapy generally begins after the first two weeks, and families can help plan for care after discharge.

Keep a connection

Virtual visits are available daily. In-person visits are scheduled at the Oracle Welcome Center, and children are welcome. Ask the team about arrangements for your family.

The adult receiving care chooses how family participates. You can ask about our programs and the admission process while helping someone consider their options.

What Happens When You Call

Talk through your situation

Tell Admissions what has been happening, what medication you take and what you need from care. A pre-screen usually takes about 20–30 minutes.

Review the fit

The clinical team reviews whether our care meets your needs. Admissions explains the practical arrangements and known financial responsibility before admission.

Plan your next step

If admission is appropriate and space is available, we arrange arrival. If another setting is needed first, we help coordinate a referral.

Begin your care

Intake starts at the Oracle Welcome Center. The team reviews medications, completes assessments and helps you settle into your treatment plan.

Our in-house Admissions team answers Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Arizona time. An answering service takes calls at other times and passes them to the team for follow-up.

Talk Through Your Next Step

Questions About Treatment?

520-999-2560

Request a Callback

Prefer a callback? Share only what we need to contact you. Ask Admissions how to send clinical records or insurance documents securely.

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Insurance Verification Is Available

Catalina can check available insurance benefits and discuss payment options before admission. Verification is an estimate of benefits, not authorization, approval, or a guarantee of coverage or payment.

Actual coverage and member costs depend on the plan, network status, medical necessity, required authorization, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, exclusions, and the services provided. Insurance participation can change. Contact admissions for a current benefit check and ask your insurer to confirm plan details.

Plan participation and benefits vary. Catalina is not affiliated with or endorsed by the insurance companies shown.

Experiences and reviews shared by former clients

I was rather hesitant to seek treatment initially and Catalina was the first experience I had with this kind of facility. It ultimately turned out to be a really good decision. The general environment of the place puts one at ease, and the behavioral group therapy sessions are likewise very inviting and inclusive. A great safe space is cultivated here to make anyone feel comfortable and open to treatment. The IOP and PHP coordinator, Dave, is truly a cut above. He is encouraging, approachable, and very wise. He was able to connect with everyone in the room on some level and coax out the deeper underlying issues or rationales behind behavioral and addiction struggles. I can highly recommend the outpatient experience for anyone who may not have tried this kind of treatment before and might have reservations about it.

M.S. (Alumni)

Reviewed June 26

Catalina Behavioral Health was a place that genuinely helped me when I needed it most. I’ve been through multiple treatment centers before, but there was something different about the way the staff here treated me. They were patient, understanding, and made me feel like I was actually being listened to and cared for. I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who took the time to support me and help me through such a difficult chapter. I’ll always appreciate what Catalina did for me and the people who were there along the way.

Emilia C. (Alumni)

Reviewed Aug 26

A big thank you to Dave and the staff at Catalina. It’s taken months of work, but my mental health is in a much better place now than when I started the program. Dave’s curriculum and thoughtful approach in PHP/IOP helped me through a time of truly deep depression and gave me a place to be supported and learn tools to move forward in life.

Alex H. (Alumni)

Reviewed June 26

Questions You May Have Before Starting

It is reasonable to have questions about treatment, family contact and daily life. Here are a few places to start. Our Admissions team can help you talk through your situation.

Can I come for mental health treatment without a substance use disorder?

Yes. Catalina treats adults seeking mental health care when substance use is not part of their situation. Assessment helps determine which program fits their clinical and safety needs.

Will I have to talk about trauma right away?

Trauma care starts with assessment, safety and building trust. Preparation and grounding come first when needed. EMDR or CPT may be included when clinically appropriate, with the approach and pace chosen collaboratively.

Can I stay in contact with my family?

Personal phone access is available for one hour daily, with a house phone available. Virtual visits are available daily, and in-person visits are scheduled at the Oracle Welcome Center. With your consent, family can also receive updates and participate in treatment planning.

What if I need withdrawal care before starting treatment?

Catalina offers limited physician-directed onsite opioid or fentanyl withdrawal support for eligible residential adults. This is distinct from a standalone medical detox program or hospital care. Alcohol or benzodiazepine detox is completed elsewhere first. Admissions can help coordinate an outside evaluation or stabilization when needed.

What happens after residential treatment?

Discharge planning begins during your stay. The team helps arrange follow-up appointments, and your plan may include PHP, IOP, OP or care closer to home. Alumni support and check-ins can continue after discharge.

You’re in good hands at catalina

Care is only as effective as those providing it. Get to know our expert therapists and mental health specialists yourselves.

Kylin A. Jewell

Clinician

David Sawyer

Group Facilitator

Cindy Chavez

Admissions Coordinator

Kevin Bouchard

Operations Manager

Christina Vignery

Director of Business Development and Admissions

Shawna Beckman

LCSW, MSW, Executive Director

Dr. Roland Segal

MD, DFAPA

Mabel Tobah

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Laura Tyndall

PMHNP, LCSW

Shared Knowledge and Resources

What Is the Hardest Mental Illness to Live With?

by Dr. Roland Segal, Mabel Tobah & Kylin A. Jewell August 21, 2026

Grounding Techniques for Freeze Responses

by Laura Tyndall & Kylin A. Jewell August 12, 2026

PTSD vs Adjustment Disorder: Differences and Similarities Explained

by Mabel Tobah & Kylin A. Jewell July 28, 2026

Arizona Overdose Response: A Guide for Families

by Dr. Roland Segal, Laura Tyndall & Dr. Roland Segal July 20, 2026

How to Help A Depressed Spouse

by Mabel Tobah & Kylin A. Jewell February 28, 2026

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