Thanks to this place my life has changed forever, I love every minute I work with these people, the program is very well structured to meet the needs of adolescents, this is a wonderful program to strengthen family relationships. Thanks to the experience that I lived in this ...
About Anasazi Foundation
Anasazi Foundation is an outdoor behavioral healthcare provider in Mesa, Arizona for adolescents and adults.
The program combines wilderness-based residential care with therapy to address substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma and family conflict.
Rooted in what it calls “The Anasazi Way,” the foundation emphasizes self-discovery, unconditional love, and family healing rather than confrontation or boot-camp tactics.
Wilderness-Based Addiction Care
Anasazi’s core specialty is immersive outdoor treatment for young people and adults navigating substance abuse alongside emotional or behavioral challenges.
The youth program includes a minimum 49-day wilderness placement in Arizona where participants hike, camp, build shelters and cook their own meals while engaging in trail-based counseling.
Treatment blends weekly counselor contact, therapy and initial assessments, with psychological testing available through licensed clinical psychologists when needed.
The non-force, non-manipulative approach helps participants build agency and personal responsibility, with meaningful gains in motivation, family relationships and lasting recovery from drug use.
Family Healing and Parent Coaching
Family participation is central, with parents actively involved throughout treatment and aftercare.
Anasazi offers parent workshops, family wilderness experiences, weekly post-graduation family sessions and a seven-week parent coaching program designed to sustain change at home.
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Patti Croft, MBA
Facility Overview
$800 Avg Cost per Day
Latest Reviews
top 5 best experiences ever
I can't say enough good things about my time at Anasazi, and the foundation as a whole. If you're considering sending your children anywhere, look here first and second.
I grew a lot as a person here, and it will always be a time in my life I look back on fondly. The staff are amazing and how they run this program is absolutely incredible. My time on the trail was everything it should have been. Thanks for setting and exceeding the standard for behavioral healthcare Anasazi!
Anasazi is remarkable. It has an incredible family/ parent program and a ton of literature, workshops and ways to connect for support - and it totally gave my child the opportunity to pause, reflect and refocus. She refers to it as a reset that wouldn’t have been possible without Anasazi.
She loved the team working directly with her as I did the team with me. It is a lot to ask of your child to be away from home and its comforts physical and its familiarity. But on the other side of this literal journey your child and family might just get their life back. I have no doubt it saved hers.
What I think is the most significant aspects is that this is not a passive program. You have to be willing to accept and work towards mindset change. And its focus is on agency dignity and compassion. For yourself and for others. It is a wilderness program in the truest since but not designed to break someone but to build themselves up and be the best version of themselves. I would absolutely recommend and we are so happy we do this.
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Arizona is the process of treating individuals who are dependent on a particular addictive drug. Because addiction is complex, this treatment typically includes a variety of interventions that address the many physical and emotional issues involved.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Larry Dean Olsen
Founder
Ezekiel C. Sanchez
Founder
Michael Merchant
President
Sean Smith
Executive Director
Brigham Nicoll, MD
Psychiatrist/Medical Director
Rebecca Thompson, RN
Nursing Director
Accreditations
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Arizona
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Contact Information
1424 South Stapley Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204
Get Help Now - 602-900-1258
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