Arizona Behavioral Health Services
Silver Sands Recovery is Arizona’s leading center for addiction and mental health recovery. Learn more about our Arizona behavioral gealth services and treatment programs.
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Author:
Lisa Waknin
Medical Reviewer:
Rob Heinrich, LPC
Behavioral Health Programs in Arizona
What We Offer
The addiction treatment program at Silver Sands Recovery will help you get your life on track with our founding principles: superior quality care and exceptional supervision for patients undergoing heroin, alcohol and drug addiction treatment.
Why Choose the Silver Sands Recovery
Individualized Custom Care Plans
The smaller program at Silver Sands means that each client receives more attention. The Drug and Alcohol Programs offered by Silver Sands Recovery consist of individualized custom care plans which are tailored to each person’s specific needs.
Our mission is to build you back up so you can graduate from our program feeling more confident and more in charge of your life than you ever have before.
During the admissions process and throughout our addiction treatment program, psych evaluations will be done to ensure that the underlying issues of addiction can be addressed. Our process works to treat the whole person – not only the physical addiction.
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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment in Prescott, Arizona, We Can Help!
Our center in Prescott, AZ, focuses on providing comprehensive care for individuals facing both mental health challenges and addiction issues. We specialize in dual diagnosis, ensuring that both conditions are addressed simultaneously for improved overall well-being.
Family & Treatment at Silver Sands
Encouragement & Support
We firmly believe in a family-style approach to addiction treatment. We encourage family and loved ones’ involvement during treatment via FaceTime, Skype and/or in person sessions with the person in treatment. We also promise clear communication with the Silver Sands Team.
At our beautiful facility, clients have access to a full range of alternative therapies. Silver Sands Recovery recognizes the importance of integrating physical and mental health with our addiction therapy processes for a full and healthy recovery. We are able to do this by reintegrating real-life routines in a comfortable, but structured environment through sports, part-time work, school, and exercise.
From Our Medical Director
We Are Here For You
Silver Sands Recovery Medical Director, Dr. Luciani, a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry said, “I consider myself an advocate for those suffering from the chronic, relapsing disease of Substance Use Disorder; a disease mostly misunderstood as a pure behavioral problem when in fact it is a disease of disrupted brain chemistry. Patients need the compassion, respect and treatment due anyone with a chronic disease. I am dedicated to this cause.”
Our Treatment Programs
What We Offer At Silver Sands
Detox
When a person makes the decision to begin addiction treatment, they may experience withdrawal symptoms when they decrease or stop using the substance. In order to safely and effectively manage these symptoms, medical detox is sometimes recommended before other treatment may begin. This is done in a medically supervised setting where the person is monitored by medical professionals around the clock. During detox, the medical team works to keep the patient as comfortable as possible during a process that can be extremely dangerous if attempted on their own.
Silver Sands Recovery understands that Detox alone is not adequate addiction treatment. Getting rid of the physical dependence on a substance is only the first step. Following detox, we work with each person to create a custom care plan that suits their needs.
12 Step Rehab
When you hear of the 12 Step treatment method, you may associate that with going to an AA meeting. While our treatment program at Silver Sands Recovery does include attending meetings, 12 Step Rehab includes so much more than meetings. Silver Sands Recovery takes the principles of the 12 Steps and uses them in conjunction with other proven therapy modalities. The 12 Steps have been effective in the treatment of addiction for decades, but we are able to take it a step further when we are able to utilize one-on-one therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, and family therapy sessions, among other behavioral change techniques.
Combining the principles of the 12 steps with these other methods has given our clients great success in long-term sobriety. Because we provide a custom program, we are also able to change course during treatment if we see that something is not as effective for one person as it is for another.
Holistic Addiction Treatment
Silver Sands Recovery believes in treating the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. It’s not enough for a person to detox from drugs and/or alcohol. Each person we meet has different circumstances that led them to where they were when they came to us for help. There are typically a number of underlying issues that manifest in addiction and other destructive behavior.
Using holistic treatment methods helps our clients to work through past experiences, healing their mind and spirit. While belief in a higher power is not required, we do find that clients that explore that possibility are able to effectively channel emotion during the healing process.
During active addiction, the human body becomes depleted of many essential vitamins and nutrients. We provide a healthy, clean eating plan and teach our clients methods to maintain proper nutrition when they leave our program.
Arizona Dual Diagnosis
Many people who are struggling with addiction are also dealing with a mental health condition at the same time. When this happens, dual diagnosis treatment is necessary. Dual diagnosis treatment takes a look at both (or all) conditions and treats them at the same time. This concurrent treatment method is the most effective form of treatment when a person is dealing with more than addiction alone.
The most common mental health concerns we see are depression and anxiety. Other conditions including PTSD and other personality disorders are also common. If a client is unsure about whether they require dual diagnosis treatment, as is usually the case, our team will work with them during the admission process to ensure that we can address all of the underlying issues that they are dealing with. We also provide psych evaluations throughout our program to ensure that the therapies and methods are effectively managing and healing as the person progresses through treatment.
Extended Care in Arizona
Extended Addiction Treatment in Arizona is available at Silver Sands Recovery. We offer 30, 60, and 90 day addiction treatment options. Extended care treatment offers for a more successful transition from rehab to life as we are able to use the longer time frame to teach accountability and give the client a longer time to heal physically and emotionally.
Silver Sands recognizes that sometimes clients need longer than a 30 day stay with us, which is why we offer extended care options for longer stays. During an extended program, a more extensive aftercare plan can be established. We are also able to offer night outpatient extended care.
Inpatient Program
Our inpatient program is a residential addiction and mental health treatment center set in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona, combining evidence-based therapies with holistic care. It’s designed for people struggling with alcohol, opioid, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, or heroin addiction — including those with co-occurring mental health conditions, chronic relapse histories, or veterans — who need a fully supervised, 24/7 clinical setting.
Care includes personalized treatment plans, dual diagnosis specialists, structured daily programming with recreational activities (like golf and outdoor excursions), weekly family therapy, and a planned transition into outpatient care after discharge, with extended-care options for those who need more time.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Arizona, acts as a bridge between residential treatment and full independence, offering structured clinical care with the flexibility to keep up with daily life. It’s aimed at people managing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, or co-occurring diagnoses who are ready to reintegrate.
Programming runs 3–5 days a week with morning or evening session options, and includes individual and group therapy, trauma-informed modalities (EMDR, CBT, DBT, somatic therapy), dual diagnosis care, family involvement, holistic activities like hiking and yoga, and relapse prevention and life-skills training. Clients can choose 30, 60, or 90-day tracks with the option to extend, and the program is built to flow seamlessly from detox, residential, or PHP care.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Prescott, Arizona, is positioned as a middle ground between residential care and standard outpatient treatment, giving clients structured clinical support while they live at home or in sober living. It suits people transitioning out of residential treatment, those needing more support than typical outpatient care offers but who are ready for more independence, and adults managing chronic relapse, complex trauma, or co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders.
Programming runs 5–6 days a week with daily group therapy and multiple individual sessions, dual diagnosis care, trauma-informed modalities, personalized treatment plans, family involvement, and holistic offerings like guided hikes, yoga, and fitness programs. The format lets clients begin reintegrating into work, family, or school while still receiving intensive daily care.
Outpatient Program
Silver Sands Recovery’s outpatient program in Prescott, Arizona, is the lowest-intensity step in its treatment continuum, built for adults transitioning to independent living while sustaining sobriety and mental health support.
Care includes group therapy, individual counseling, trauma-informed treatment, dual diagnosis support, relapse prevention, life skills training, and optional family involvement, delivered on flexible day or evening schedules over personalized 30, 60, or 90-day tracks.
Sports Therapy
Outdoor Therapy program is a sports- and nature-based division woven into its addiction treatment, blending clinical care with athletic and adventure activities in Prescott, Arizona. It’s aimed at pro, semi-pro, and collegiate athletes as well as everyday enthusiasts struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, and it also serves adolescents, young adults, and clients facing mental health challenges.
Offerings include golf instruction on the Hale Irwin course, basketball, softball, hiking, equine therapy, rock climbing, backpacking, camping, and yoga, layered in between group, individual, and family therapy sessions.
Silver Sands Recovery Accepts Most Insurance
Get Help with Treatment Costs
Contact our admissions team to discuss payment options and to verify your insurance plan.
The Silver Sands Difference
Personalized, accredited addiction recovery in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona — far beyond what typical rehabs offer.
| Feature / Benefit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, NARM, NAATP, BBB accredited, and Psychology Today verified | Basic state licensing only |
| Admissions | 24/7 admissions team — speak with a counselor any hour of the day, any day of the week | Business-hours intake with long waitlists |
| Treatment Approach | Fully customized treatment plans with a compassion-based methodology that addresses trauma, root causes, and the whole person | One-size-fits-all programming |
| Dual Diagnosis Care | Integrated dual-diagnosis treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, and trauma alongside addiction | Basic mental-health screening only |
| Continuum of Care | Full continuum under one roof — Detox, Inpatient, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, and Extended Care for seamless step-down support | One or two levels of care, abrupt handoffs |
| Holistic & Outdoor Therapy | Hiking, nature outings, sports therapy, and golf — healthy habits built into every treatment plan | Indoor group therapy with limited activities |
| Family Involvement | Active family inclusion with weekly calls and video sessions — even direct access to CEO Lisa Waknin throughout care | Restricted contact, minimal family programming |
| Insurance Coverage | Most major insurance accepted — Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, Anthem, and more, with fast verification | Limited carriers, confusing verification |
| Healing Environment | Prescott, Arizona mountains — clean air, scenic trails, and an inspiring sober community at 5,400 ft elevation | Urban facilities with little connection to nature |
Silver Sands Recovery is a Joint Commission accredited facility located at 3636 Crossings Drive, Prescott, Arizona 86305. Results may vary. Call for a confidential consultation.
Contact Silver Sands Recovery for Help
Selecting a behavioral health treatment center in Prescott, Arizona for you or your loved one’s recovery if a vital step in the path of recovery. To make your admission process as easy as possible, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us today to speak to our admissions team and learn more about what Silver Sands Recovery has to offer.
The mountains, clean air, and our inspiring sober community await you.
J.C.