Tempe, AZ Location
Serving Tempe, AZ
Arizona Christian Recovery Center is honored to serve individuals and families in Tempe, AZ. Our Christ-centered recovery programs combine proven clinical care with the hope and healing found in faith. From medical detox and residential treatment to PHP and IOP programs, we provide the full support needed for lasting recovery.
With a compassionate team grounded in Christian values, 12-step principles, and evidence-based therapies, we walk alongside those in Tempe who are ready to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives with purpose and a renewed relationship with God.
Tempe Substance Use Snapshot (Updated 2025)
Tempe by the numbers
- In Maricopa County (which includes Tempe), fentanyl now drives the crisis: >3 deaths/day on average, ~60% of drug-related deaths involve fentanyl, and fentanyl deaths are up ~4,900% since 2015.
- 8,777 suspected overdose responses countywide in 2024 (EMS/Law Enforcement)—about 4.3% lower than 2023.
- ~11 Arizonans/day had a non-fatal opioid overdose in 2023; ~75% involved fentanyl.
- ~5 Arizonans/day died from opioids in 2023.
- Alcohol harm is rising then leveling: Maricopa logged 861 fully alcohol-attributable deaths in 2021, 731 in 2022, and 741 in 2023 (chronic + acute causes only).
- Statewide treatment gap (2022–2023): about 19.8% of Arizonans 12+ met criteria for a SUD, 10.6% for Alcohol Use Disorder, 2.25% for Opioid Use Disorder—and ~74% of those needing SUD treatment didn’t receive it.
- Neonatal impact: Tempe’s Primary Care Area (PCA) showed a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome rate of ~9.4 per 1,000 birth hospitalizations (2017–2021)—slightly above Arizona’s statewide average.
Youth trends (Maricopa County, 2024 Arizona Youth Survey)
- 30-day alcohol, marijuana, and e-cigarette use decreased vs. 2022 across grades 8, 10, and 12.
- Lifetime alcohol use ~27% among students; 30-day fentanyl use 0.3% (first year asked).
- ~80% of students who’ve heard of fentanyl view it as “great risk.”
Figures reflect the latest available data; some values are provisional and subject to change.
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Programs We Offer
You’ll receive structured daytime treatment and guidance through our PHP program. Designed for lasting recovery, it helps you build stability while staying connected across the Greater Phoenix area.
Our IOP lets you continue daily life while focusing on recovery. With therapy, support, and accountability, you can heal at home throughout the East Valley.
Step into a safe, caring environment with our residential treatment program. With 24/7 support, you’ll focus fully on recovery and long-term healing in Greater Phoenix.
Detox is the first step to recovery. Our medical detox services in the East Valley provide compassionate care to help you manage withdrawal safely and comfortably.
If faith is part of your journey, you’ll find support here. Our Christian-based treatment combines spiritual renewal with evidence-based recovery programs in Greater Phoenix.
Recovery is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone. From detox to aftercare, our East Valley programs guide you every step.
Research-backed approaches to address addiction and mental health challenges. Each method is tailored to the individual, ensuring treatment is effective, reliable, and grounded in scientific results.
Helps individuals build inner calm, focus, and awareness. These practices reduce stress, improve emotional balance, and support lasting recovery by fostering a deeper connection to the present moment.
Provides a healing outlet through artistic expression. By using painting, music, writing, or other creative activities, individuals can process emotions, reduce stress, and explore new paths to self-discovery and recovery.
Encourages healing through active experiences and guided reflection. By engaging in hands-on activities, role-playing, or group support, individuals can uncover emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen personal growth in a safe, supportive environment.
Focuses on nurturing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Through nutrition, fitness, stress management, and natural healing practices, individuals gain balance, resilience, and overall well-being to support long-term recovery.
Integrates spiritual principles with therapeutic guidance, offering hope, encouragement, and strength through faith. This approach helps individuals draw on their beliefs to find healing, purpose, and lasting recovery.