Let me start by saying that SOBA saved my life. I had a severe problem with drug abuse, and I was being killed by my own addiction. When I was part of their program, I was able to turn my life around, and today I can proudly say that I'm sober. Thank you!
About SOBA Mesa
The SOBA Recovery Center helps patients build a strong foundation for recovery by emphasizing individualized treatment goals, commitment, healthy living maintenance, and relapse prevention.
At this reputable drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, clients can expect a full continuum of care, including sober living, a residential inpatient treatment program, detox services, and an outpatient treatment (OP) program. Each of these programs is inclusive of group and individual therapy.
Specialized services offered by the SOBA Recovery Center to help promote and achieve long-term recovery include clinical laboratory services, treatment planning, physical fitness activities, acupuncture, artistic expression, process groups, and medication management. This rehab center also provides equine therapy, case management, nutrition and wellness training, meditation, and mindfulness.
The SOBA Recovery Center is in network with most major insurance providers, including Beacon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and Anthem. They also accept Humana, Evernorth Health Services, Elevance, TRICARE, Kaiser Permanente, and United Healthcare. However, since out-of-network coverage differs and your insurance might not be accepted, it’s best to speak with the rehab and your insurer before enrolling at the SOBA Recovery Center.
In addition, the SOBA Recovery Center carries accreditation by the Arizona Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission. This rehab center is also LegitScript certified and has been a verified Rehab Aid center.
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I reached out to Soba in early January 2025, not knowing what to do in regard to my son. He had been to 14 rehabs over the last 10 years, and my wife and I were honestly lost when it came to how to help him.
I’ll never forget the call I had with Chris. It was close to midnight, and my son had just shown up at our house out of the blue in very rough shape. Not knowing what to do, I got on Google and clicked on the first facility that popped up. After countless failed attempts at sobriety, I wasn’t very optimistic about the outcome if we were to get him into yet another rehab.
Chris was incredibly kind and patient and walked us through every step of the process. He spoke with us for close to an hour before even getting to the age-old question of payment or insurance. Unfortunately, my son wasn’t willing to go to treatment that night, but Chris and I stayed in touch over the next week.
It happened exactly like Chris said it would. With my son, the willingness to get help can be fleeting. Addiction has its peaks and valleys, and that willingness tends to come when he feels like he’s finally out of options. Sure enough, the next time my son showed up asking for help, I was able to use the conversation Chris and I had to get him on the phone with Soba and into their detox program.
I’m so grateful for Soba and for the support my wife and I received over the next few months while my son was there. I’m happy to report that he is still sober today, and our relationship with him continues to grow stronger.
Addiction took my son away from me for years, but recovery has given me back the son I always knew he was capable of becoming. He is kind, caring, and a genuinely good man. As a parent, there are really no words to describe what it feels like to see your child come back to life after watching addiction take so much from them.
To any parents reading this who are going through something similar: please don’t give up on your child. Learn how to set boundaries. Learn how to support them without enabling them. And understand that you don’t have to have all the answers yourself. We certainly didn’t.
If you’re at the point where you simply don’t know what to do anymore, call Soba. Even if your child isn’t willing to get help that day, make the call for yourself. They will listen, help you understand what you can do, and be there when the opportunity to get your child help finally comes.
Thank you for sharing this, and for trusting Soba to be part of your families journey. We are proud of the work we do here and to hear we were able to be of assistance in your time of need means a lot to us. We look forward to the bright future that your son has ahead. He’s a lucky man to have parents like you in his corner. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Response from the owner1 week ago
David,Thank you for sharing this, and for trusting Soba to be part of your families journey. We are proud of the work we do here and to hear we were able to be of assistance in your time of need means a lot to us. We look forward to the bright future that your son has ahead. He’s a lucky man to have parents like you in his corner. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Safety, comfortable, great staff and the other clients too. I felt immediately cared for, and understood. 10/10 recommended ❤️
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you so much for sharing this!! We’re really glad you felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for while you were with us. We’re also so proud of the aftercare plan you’ve put in place and the work you’re continuing to do. We’re excited for what’s ahead for you and truly believe you have a very bright future!
This is such a warm welcoming place with amazing staff. Beth came to pick me up and helped me gather all of my belongings out of a hotel room that were scattered everywhere and made the ride there so very easy. Travis was also amazing and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, he shared his story with me, then went to target to get me some soda water that I had been craving AND a fan because I was hot. He really went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable and then dropped them off while I was sleeping and never expected a thank you or anything, just out of the kindness of his heart. Rick had recognized me from church and continued to let me know there was a reason I was saved that day and kind words of encouragement the whole time I was there. These people really went out of there way to make me not only comfortable but helped encourage me at my lowest point. I will forever be thankful for them. ❤️
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you so much, Shantelle. I love to hear that Beth, Travis, and Rick were able to make you feel cared for and supported during such a difficult time. Those small acts of kindness are a big part of who they are, and we’re lucky to have them on our team. We truly appreciate you sharing this and wish you nothing but the best moving forward. ❤️ 
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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.
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.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Rehab aftercare programs support clients' successful reintegration into their home, workplace, and community. Drug rehab aftercare presumes that recovery requires life-long support. These programs typically offer a wide variety of services customized for the clients' unique and evolving needs. Clients may receive vocational training and career counseling, housing assistance, legal aid, peer coaching, and 12 step program induction, among other services. Clients' case managers often play a lead role in rehab aftercare planning.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
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.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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.
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.
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.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
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.
Residents of Arizona who are experiencing relationship problems may benefit from couples therapy. This form of psychotherapy helps couples express their feelings, resolve conflicts, and increase intimacy and affection.
EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Nutrition therapy helps reduce the discomfort of detox and reduces cravings during drug rehab in Arizona. It helps you navigate nutrition, teaching you how to plan and prepare meals that meet your nutritional needs.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Some nicotine replacement therapy options are available over the counter. Others require a prescription from your doctor. Common forms in Arizona include nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges. Quit smoking medications are also available.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Steve Smith
Clinical Director
Rebecca Marshall
Operations Director
Reyes Topete, MD
Medical Director
Michelle Foulds, RN
Nursing Director
Bryan Miller
Psychiatric NP
Danielle Olin
Therapist
Accreditations
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
Accreditation Number: 576436
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
License Number: OTC6989
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Contact Information
6262 East Broadway Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
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