La Cañada is a 60-day, level 2 substance abuse treatment program/ therapeutic group facility for male adolescents ages 12 through 17 with substance abuse issues that require residential treatment but no medically supervised detoxification. Family involvement is the cornerstone of the program. The La Canada program is also certified in the Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed model of care.

Clients are referred from Community Partnerships of Southern Arizona, other Regional Behavioral Health Authorities including Cenpatico, and Arizona Office of Corrections. SAPT funding is also available by contacting your Regional Behavioral Health Authority.

Licensed professional clinicians help adolescents address substance abuse, individual problems, and peer and family relationships in a structured environment. Through program activities, clients:

• Receive extensive drug education
• Receive a psychiatric evaluation
• Receive HIV/STD education
• Attend psychoeducational groups
• Receive nutrition education
• Learn and practice new coping skills
• Learn to identify and express emotions
• Build trust, teamwork and communication skills
• Participate in recreation activities
• Attend Experiential Challenge Groups
• Participate in growth and self-help activities
• Attend 12-step (AA/NA) support group meetings

Call for an overview of the program and admission policies.

Kinsey Cook

kcook@arizonaschildren.org

(520) 622-7611 x1439

Catherine Stacey

cstacey@arizonaschildren.org

(520) 622-7611 x1308

Judith Mitchell
jmitchell@arizonaschildren.org

(520) 622-7611 x1307

La Cañada
2700 S. 8th Avenue
Tucson, AZ  85713