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Psychiatric Hospital · Glendale, Arizona

Aurora Behavioral Health System

Medical Detox Inpatient Psychiatric Residential Treatment Outpatient Program
Address
6350 South Maple Street
Glendale, Arizona 85283
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Available
24/7 admissions

About

About Aurora Behavioral Health System

Aurora Behavioral Health System is Arizona’s largest free-standing psychiatric hospital system, with a Glendale campus at 6015 W Peoria Avenue and a sister East campus in Tempe. SAMHSA records the East campus as Joint Commission-accredited with medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient, and IOP services; the same corporate clinical model is delivered at the Glendale (West) hospital, which is the focus of this listing.

The Glendale hospital provides a wide spectrum of behavioral-health services across acuity levels: adult inpatient psychiatry, a dedicated detox and chemical dependency unit, adolescent programs, outpatient services, and specialized programs including ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), equine therapy, a Specialized Needs Unit, a Chaplain Services Program, and a trauma-focused Intensive Outpatient Program. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the standard therapeutic toolkit.

Aurora treats a broad range of psychiatric and substance use conditions — anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, psychological trauma, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and chemical dependency including alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, inhalant, club-drug, and synthetic-cannabinoid use. SAMHSA records services for adolescents, men, women, and Deaf or hard-of-hearing patients with American Sign Language access.

The hospital is led by Chelsea Vickers, CEO, whose welcome message describes Aurora’s mission as ‘inspiring hope and wellness in every patient through exceptional individualized care.’ A 24/7 Patient Services Helpline at (877) 870-7012 handles free confidential assessments and admissions. The Glendale facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay per SAMHSA; the Aurora website maintains ‘Insurances Accepted’ and ‘Price Transparency’ pages for verification before admission.

  • Hospital-based medical detox with immediate psychiatric care for dual diagnosis patients
  • 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal management with continuous medical monitoring
  • Joint Commission accredited facility providing comprehensive detox for multiple substances
  • Specialized trauma-focused intensive outpatient program following medical detox
  • Accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing patients requiring detox services

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Inpatient Psychiatric Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Substance Use Disorder Chemical Dependency Anxiety Disorder Bipolar Disorder Depression PTSD Psychological Trauma Schizophrenia Suicidal Ideation Self-Harm Alcohol Addiction Opioid Addiction Benzodiazepine Addiction Cocaine Addiction Methamphetamine Addiction Marijuana Addiction Inhalant Addiction Club Drugs Addiction Synthetic Cannabinoids Addiction
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Equine Therapy Trauma-Focused IOP
Populations
Adults Adolescents Men Women Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Languages
English American Sign Language
Facility
Free-Standing Psychiatric Hospital Adult Inpatient Unit Detox & Chemical Dependency Unit Dedicated Adolescent Programs Specialized Needs Unit Chaplain Services Program 24/7 Patient Services Helpline

Location

Where it is

6350 South Maple Street, Glendale, Arizona 85283 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

Aurora Behavioral Health System's medical detox program provides medically supervised withdrawal management for multiple substance dependencies including alcohol detox, opioid detox, and benzo detox. The hospital-based program operates with 24/7 medical supervision, ensuring patients receive appropriate medical intervention during the withdrawal process from substances including methamphetamine, cocaine, and synthetic drugs.

Following medical detox, patients can transition to residential treatment or intensive outpatient programs within the same facility. This continuity of care eliminates gaps in treatment that often occur when transferring between separate detox centers and addiction treatment facilities.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

The facility specializes in treating patients with both substance abuse and concurrent mental health conditions including bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. This dual diagnosis capability is particularly important during medical detox when underlying psychiatric conditions may be revealed or exacerbated during withdrawal.

Aurora's hospital setting provides immediate access to psychiatric services, ECT treatment, and crisis intervention capabilities. The trauma-focused intensive outpatient program addresses psychological trauma that often underlies both addiction and mental health disorders.

Insurance Coverage and Accessibility

Aurora Behavioral Health System accepts multiple payment methods including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay arrangements for medical detox services. The facility maintains specialized accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing patients, ensuring accessibility for individuals who might face barriers at other detox centers.

The 24/7 patient services helpline provides immediate access to admission coordinators who can verify insurance benefits and coordinate same-day admissions for patients requiring urgent medical detox services.

After Care

Continuing support

Outpatient Services Step-Down Trauma-Focused Intensive Outpatient Program Family and Self-Referral Pathways

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Common questions

FAQs About Aurora Behavioral Health System

What types of medical detox does Aurora Behavioral Health provide? +
Aurora provides medically supervised detox for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, cocaine, club drugs, inhalants, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids. The hospital-based program offers 24/7 medical supervision during withdrawal management.
Does Aurora treat co-occurring mental health conditions during detox? +
Yes, Aurora specializes in dual diagnosis treatment for patients with both substance abuse and mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. The facility provides psychiatric services alongside medical detox.
What levels of care are available after medical detox? +
Following medical detox, patients can access residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, or standard outpatient care at the same facility. Aurora also offers a trauma-focused intensive outpatient program for patients with psychological trauma.
Is Aurora Behavioral Health accredited for medical detox services? +
Yes, Aurora Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO). The facility operates as a hospital program with continuous medical supervision for detox patients.
What insurance does Aurora accept for detox treatment? +
Aurora accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay arrangements. The facility maintains a 24/7 patient services helpline to verify insurance benefits and coordinate admissions.
Does Aurora provide detox services for adolescents? +
Aurora serves adolescents and adults 18 years and older for medical detox and behavioral health services. The facility provides specialized accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing patients.
What makes Aurora different from other detox centers in Glendale? +
Aurora operates as a hospital-based program rather than a standalone detox center, providing immediate access to psychiatric services and medical intervention. The facility specializes in dual diagnosis treatment with trauma-focused programming.
How long can patients stay in Aurora's medical detox program? +
Detox length varies based on individual medical needs and the substances involved. As a hospital program, Aurora can provide extended medical supervision when medically necessary, particularly for patients with complex withdrawal symptoms or co-occurring conditions.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Outpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Adolescents Seniors or older adults
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