Alternative to Meds Center, located in Sedona, Arizona, is a specialized residential treatment facility dedicated to addressing mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction, and co-occurring disorders for adults aged 18 and older. The center is unique in its approach, offering alternative treatments to psychiatric medications, including medication tapering and personalized holistic care. The program lengths are flexible, with options for 30, 60, or 90-day stays, allowing for tailored treatment based on individual needs.
The cornerstone of treatment is its holistic detox program. This approach is designed to gently cleanse the body of accumulated toxins while replenishing vital nutrients and micronutrients that may have been depleted. This detoxification process is integral to the center’s philosophy of promoting overall wellness and restoring balance to both the body and mind. In addition to detoxification, the center offers a wide array of therapies that are evidence-based and focused on supporting long-term recovery. These therapies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. The center also incorporates motivational incentives, the Matrix Model, relapse prevention strategies, and substance abuse counseling into its comprehensive treatment plans. For those seeking a structured recovery framework, 12-Step rehabilitation is also available.
The Center is committed to addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of addiction and mental health through additional services such as anger management and intervention services. These therapies are designed to help clients build the skills needed to manage stress, emotions, and triggers that may contribute to their conditions.
The center’s dedication to providing safe, effective, and ethical treatment is reflected in its numerous accreditations. Alternative to Meds Center is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recognized by Psychology Today, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and Stanford University, and certified by LegitScript. These accreditations underscore the center’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and its focus on holistic, individualized treatment for each client.
Alternative to Meds Center, located in Sedona, Arizona, is a specialized residential treatment facility dedicated to addressing mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction, and co-occurring disorders for adults aged 18 and older. The center is unique in its approach, offering alternative treatments to psychiatric medications, including medication tapering and personalized holistic care. The program lengths are flexible, with options for 30, 60, or 90-day stays, allowing for tailored treatment based on individual needs.
The cornerstone of treatment is its holistic detox program. This approach is designed to gently cleanse the body of accumulated toxins while replenishing vital nutrients and micronutrients that may have been depleted. This detoxification process is integral to the center’s philosophy of promoting overall wellness and restoring balance to both the body and mind. In addition to detoxification, the center offers a wide array of therapies that are evidence-based and focused on supporting long-term recovery. These therapies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. The center also incorporates motivational incentives, the Matrix Model, relapse prevention strategies, and substance abuse counseling into its comprehensive treatment plans. For those seeking a structured recovery framework, 12-Step rehabilitation is also available.
The Center is committed to addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of addiction and mental health through additional services such as anger management and intervention services. These therapies are designed to help clients build the skills needed to manage stress, emotions, and triggers that may contribute to their conditions.
The center’s dedication to providing safe, effective, and ethical treatment is reflected in its numerous accreditations. Alternative to Meds Center is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recognized by Psychology Today, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and Stanford University, and certified by LegitScript. These accreditations underscore the center’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and its focus on holistic, individualized treatment for each client.
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Treatment Options
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for tobacco use
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Luxury Treatment
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
Treatment Modalities
- Family counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group counseling
- Experiential Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Marital/couples counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Non 12-Step
- Holistic Treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
- Equine Therapy
- Rational Behavior Therapy
- Intervention Services
Private Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Bluecross Blueshield
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- Magellan Health
- Health Net
- UnitedHealth Group
- Universal American Corporation
Payment Options
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Financial aid
- 90 day cost
- Federal military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- State mental health department
- The Joint Commission
- SAMHSA
- LegitScript
Amenities
- Private transportation
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Yoga studio
- Acupuncture room
- Massage room
- Art activities
- Residential setting
- Desert setting
- Mountain Views
- Luxury accomodations
- Hiking
Care Type
- Detox
- Dual Diagnosis
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Type of Detox
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Methamphetamines detoxification
Facility Operation
- Private for-profit organization
Screening
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- TB screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Laboratory testing
Pharmacotherapies
- Chlorpromazine
- Olanzapine
- Aripiprazole
- Ziprasidone
- Quetiapine
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Acupuncture
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Opioid Treatment
- Psychotropic Medication
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Emergency Mental Health Service
- Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Transitional Recovery Services
- Holistic Treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Recovery coach
Age Groups Accepted
- Adults
- Young adults
- Seniors
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Vaping not permitted
