Psychiatric Hospital · Tempe, Arizona

Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe

Medical Detox Inpatient Psychiatric Residential Treatment Outpatient Program

Address: 6350 South Maple Street
Tempe, Arizona 85283
Accredited by: Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Available: 24/7 admissions

Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe - drug and alcohol detox center in Tempe, AZ

About

About Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe

Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe — known internally as the Aurora East hospital — is located at 6350 South Maple Avenue in Tempe, Arizona (Maricopa County, ZIP 85283). SAMHSA records the hospital as Joint Commission-accredited and delivering a full step-down continuum: medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient programming, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP). Aurora’s own materials reference partial hospitalization (PHP) as part of the service portfolio.

The hospital is structured around several distinct programs: an Adult Inpatient unit, a Detox and Chemical Dependency unit, dedicated Adolescent Programs, Outpatient Services, an ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) program, a Specialized Needs Unit, a Chaplain Services Program, equine therapy, and a Trauma-Focused Intensive Outpatient Program. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the standard therapeutic toolkit per SAMHSA.

Aurora’s Treatment & Care portfolio covers a wide diagnostic scope — anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, psychological trauma, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and chemical dependency across alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, inhalants, club drugs, and synthetic cannabinoids. SAMHSA designations for the site include adolescents, men, women, and Deaf or hard-of-hearing clients with American Sign Language access.

The hospital is led by CEO Chelsea Vickers, whose mission statement emphasizes ‘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. Aurora Tempe accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay; the website maintains ‘Insurances Accepted’ and ‘Price Transparency’ pages for plan-specific verification.

24/7 medical detox admissions with hospital-level medical supervision
Specialized dual diagnosis treatment combining detox with mental health crisis care
Joint Commission-accredited facility ensuring clinical quality standards
Comprehensive substance coverage including opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, and synthetic drugs
Multiple insurance options including Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE acceptance

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Inpatient Psychiatric Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
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 (East Campus) Adult Inpatient Unit Detox & Chemical Dependency Unit Dedicated Adolescent Programs Specialized Needs Unit Chaplain Services Program Equine Therapy Available 24/7 Patient Services Helpline

Location

Where it is

6350 South Maple Street, Tempe, Arizona 85283 Get directions

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Medical Detox Services and Withdrawal Management

Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe provides medically supervised detox services for patients experiencing withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, club drugs, and synthetic substances. The hospital-based program operates 24 hours daily to accommodate urgent detox admissions and crisis situations requiring immediate medical intervention.

Medical detox protocols address both the physical symptoms of withdrawal and underlying psychiatric conditions through integrated dual diagnosis care. The facility treats chemical dependency alongside mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and suicidal ideation, ensuring comprehensive stabilization during the withdrawal process.

Inpatient Detox and Treatment Levels

The detox center offers multiple levels of care beginning with inpatient medical detox and progressing through residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient services. This continuum allows patients to transition from acute withdrawal management to ongoing addiction treatment within the same facility system.

Specialized programming includes trauma-focused intensive outpatient treatment and therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ECT treatment, and equine therapy. The facility maintains specialized treatment units and offers chaplain services to support patients during detox and early recovery phases.

Insurance Coverage and Payment Options

Aurora Behavioral Health Tempe accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance plans, and self-pay arrangements for medical detox and withdrawal management services. This broad insurance acceptance ensures access to medically supervised detox for patients with various coverage types and financial situations.

The facility's status as a hospital program often provides enhanced insurance coverage for medical detox services compared to standalone detox centers. Patients and families can verify coverage details and payment options through the facility's admissions department at (480) 345-5400.

After Care

Continuing support

Step-Down to Outpatient and IOP Trauma-Focused Intensive Outpatient Program Self-, Family-, and Provider-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)
Note: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay/cash.

Common questions

FAQs About Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe

What types of withdrawal does Aurora Behavioral Tempe treat? +

Aurora Behavioral provides medical detox for alcohol withdrawal, opioid withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal, cocaine withdrawal, methamphetamine withdrawal, and withdrawal from club drugs, inhalants, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids. The facility operates 24/7 to handle urgent detox admissions.

Is Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe accredited? +

Yes, Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe maintains accreditation from the Joint Commission (JCAHO), which establishes quality and safety standards for medical detox and behavioral health treatment programs.

What therapies are used at Aurora Behavioral Tempe? +

The facility provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused intensive outpatient programming, ECT treatment, and equine therapy. Treatment addresses both substance withdrawal and co-occurring mental health conditions through dual diagnosis care.

Does Aurora Behavioral Tempe accept insurance for detox services? +

Aurora Behavioral accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay arrangements. The hospital-based program structure often provides enhanced insurance coverage for medical detox services.

What age groups receive detox treatment at Aurora Behavioral Tempe? +

The facility provides medical detox services for adolescents, adult men, and adult women. They also serve individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing with appropriate accommodations during withdrawal management.

Is medical supervision available 24 hours during detox? +

Yes, Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe operates 24 hours daily and provides continuous medical supervision during detox. The hospital-based setting ensures medical staff availability around the clock for withdrawal management and crisis intervention.

Does Aurora Behavioral treat dual diagnosis patients during detox? +

Aurora Behavioral specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing substance withdrawal alongside mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and suicidal ideation. This integrated approach provides comprehensive stabilization during medical detox.

Where is Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe located? +

Aurora Behavioral Health System Tempe is located at 6350 South Maple Street in Tempe, Arizona 85283. The facility serves Maricopa County and can be reached at (480) 345-5400 for detox admissions and information.

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