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I had my older brother committed due to threats of violence against family members, my self included. They released him without a word. I had called to make sure he was still there, and to make a visit, and they said he was still there. Drove 10 miles only to find out he had ...
About RI International – Recovery Response Center
RI International’s Recovery Response Center in Peoria, Arizona, focuses on crisis stabilization, whether voluntary or court ordered, and an outpatient program (OP) that includes evaluation and treatment. This rehab treatment center’s services are further explained below:
RI International believes that recovery from mental illness and addiction is possible, so their unique RI rehab model is used with their outpatient program at Arizona’s Recovery Response Center. As part of their outpatient program, RI provides vocational training, socialization endeavors, individual and group peer support, education, and counseling to ensure recovery from drugs and alcohol is possible for everyone, no matter the circumstances.
This rehab uses a Crisis Now treatment model to provide exceptional crisis stabilization practices at RI International’s Recovery Response Center. To help individuals needing emergency substance abuse care, they provide trauma informed care and focus on delivering recovery orientation. Additionally, to ensure exceptional crisis intervention is administered, this treatment center utilizes peer staff and collaborates with first responders and law enforcement.
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Law enforcement was quick to recommend a petition as a solution, while misleading people about the process, the length of time involved for all parties, and how it effectively relinquishes everyone’s rights. This recommendation allowed the system to take control, creating both short- and long-term consequences for those involved.
This facility exposes a troubling gap between the staff who treat patients respectfully and the decision-makers controlling petitions, evaluations, and discharge recommendations. The frontline staff are professional and respectful, but the system itself is deeply flawed. Patients are trapped in a guessing game with no clarity on when — or if — they will be released. Behind the scenes, decision-makers quietly compile observations, attempt to extract “verbal confessions” through generic assessments, or rely on third-party allegations (from those who initiated the petition) to justify court orders. This can result in patients being moved to another facility and potentially having their stay extended indefinitely.
Licensed staff “recommend” extremely strong medications that can permanently alter neural pathways, create co-dependencies, or cause long-term side effects — especially for those who have never needed them. Refusing these recommendations can be used as evidence that someone is a “risk,” giving the system leverage to keep them in the process. Comply or else.
People who genuinely need help deserve individualized care. Here, procedure and bureaucracy take priority over fairness, and standardized recommendations take precedence over listening to the patient.
I witnessed patients in clear need of immediate psychiatric care, yet the one-size-fits-all approach subjects others to extremely manipulative processes. While the staff deserve credit for treating patients decently, the system itself is deeply harmful, manipulative, and potentially abusive. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this facility.
Horrible horrible place. I wish I could rate it zero stars. I stayed here twice ever in my life, the first time in July 2024, the second time November 2025. This first time, everything was normal as you’d expect from a mental health facility, even could say they had very kind staff that made me feel comfortable. However, this time I feel like me staying there for just 24 hours was worse than any other hospital stay I’ve had and I’ve been hospitalized for 2+ months. The nurses are so mean and treat you like a child or even animal you could say. I was crying and freaking out because I was told I was able to just go talk to someone for a couple hours by the police but learned I’d probably be there overnight, which I guess wasn’t their fault but they could’ve handled it a lot better instead of saying things like “well idk why they would say that”. They weight shamed me when they asked and I told them, they acted so shocked and disappointed about the reason I was there. The night time provider who I can’t even remember her name was horrible, she had a lot of Botox and lip injections if this rings a bell for anyone else who stayed here around this time. She argued back with me while I was crying to her about how I was gonna lose my job if they keep me here overnight which would put me in a horrible place, she acted like a highschool teenage girl. But they must have a high turnover for staff because all except one of them were totally new. And that one who I also unfortunately cant remember his name was the only nice one to me. Staff pulled me aside to tell me to stop crying or they’re gonna keep me here longer. They definitely overdosed me on meds because I was asleep for basically 22 hours straight, even when I got home I slept for another 12 hours because I was so out of it. Horrible place never ever ever go here even Oasis Behavioral is better than this
Siri is very rude over the phone, and very disrespectful. Should be fired immediately. Was trying to ask questions about my brother and she kept disregarding everything with a snotty attitude.
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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.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
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
Many clients who enroll in an outpatient rehab program are exiting intensive inpatient care and no longer require such high-level clinical supervision. Outpatient programs typically follow a step-down structure, with treatment frequency and intensity decreasing as clients progress in their recovery journey. Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care are the most time-intensive and are designed primarily for clients who have just left inpatient treatment or who are at an elevated risk of relapse.
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.
Intensive inpatient programs (IOP) offer high-level support for clients in early recovery, those exiting detox or inpatient rehabs, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Intensive outpatient treatment typically includes rigorous individual, group, and family counseling. Evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and massage, are widely available. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) may be provided. Clients in IOP receive a minimum of nine hours of treatment per week but may engage in up to 20 treatment hours weekly.
If you're struggling with adjusting to daily life after inpatient rehab, a sober living home in Arizona may be a good option. These residences offer an in-between option where you can practice the skills you learned in rehab in a structured, drug-free environment. This transition can help you prepare to face the "real world" after treatment. You'll live with others in recovery and follow house rules such as contributing to chores and paying rent.
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.
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
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.
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.
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David W. Covington, LPC
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Paul Galdys, MBA
Executive Principal Consultant
Joy Brunson-Nsubuga, MA
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Steve Ward
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Peoria, AZ 85345
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