La Frontera Center Thornydale Ranch

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Program length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Founded

1968

Call (520) 579-8786

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La Frontera Center Thornydale Ranch offers 24-hour residential treatment for adults with serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. For individuals who need intensive, around-the-clock care, the program provides a safe and structured setting that supports recovery. Surrounded by desert beauty and the calming presence of horses, the environment encourages daily routines, physical activity, and moments of reflection that complement the healing process. Treatment is individualized and grounded in a therapeutic, supportive setting. Residents take part in a range of services, including counseling for individuals, families, and groups, as well as medication management. Evidence-based therapies such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) are also integrated into care. The program is led by licensed professionals and peer specialists who foster trust, promote stability, and help residents build the skills needed for long-term recovery. To strengthen recovery outcomes, the center offers services that address broader needs beyond therapy. Residents have access to support with housing, employment, and primary healthcare, along with wellness groups and substance use programs tailored to their goals. On-site pharmacy and lab services add convenience and continuity to care. For those with limited English proficiency, interpretation and translation are provided at no cost to ensure language is never a barrier to support.

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Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Pimozide Prochlorperazine Thiothixene Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine IIoperidone Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Community Mental Health Block Grants IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Seniors or older adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Illness management and recovery Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Case management service Integrated primary care services