Your Path to Recovery Begins Here
Residential Addiction Treatment for Tempe, AZ
When the surroundings are part of what keeps the pattern going, managing it around the edges rarely holds. Residential care at our Mesa facility, about 25–30 minutes east of Tempe, is dual-licensed for substance use and mental health, so a co-occurring diagnosis gets treated in-house instead of referred out mid-treatment.
~180,000
residents in a college city anchored by Arizona State University
Why Choose SOBA
Why Tempe Residents Choose Residential Treatment With Us
IOP and outpatient work by design when someone can stay in their normal Tempe routine and still get better; residential is for the opposite situation, when the routine itself is the problem and going home each night erases whatever a few hours of therapy built. It's often the right call when a family has already tried outpatient for a student or young adult and it didn't hold, because more of the same isn't the answer, a different level of care away from campus is.
Clinical Note
Getting someone away from the people, places, and routines tied to active use is often the single biggest factor in early recovery. Structure around the clock also means a medical or mental-health need gets caught on-site instead of at home.
Getting Here
~15 min to the Mesa facility via Loop 101 & US-60
The Program
What Residential Inpatient Looks Like
You live on-site in a private or semi-private room for the length of treatment, with chef-prepared meals, wellness amenities, and clinical programming built into each day. Daily triggers drop away entirely, and the same team steps you down through PHP, IOP, and aftercare as you progress.
Physician-Led Clinical Care
Reyes Topete, MD, our medical director, oversees every level of care at SOBA. One family-owned clinical team has run the whole continuum since 2007, detox through aftercare, with no handoffs between separate providers.
The Distance Is the Point
The drive to Mesa isn't a detour from recovery; it's part of it. Real distance from the people, places, and routines tied to active use in Tempe is often what makes the early weeks hold, which is why our campus sits somewhere calm and private, with admissions open 24/7.
Getting Here
Getting to Residential Inpatient from Tempe
The 25–30 minute drive to Mesa on US-60 is the point: no walking-distance access to the dorm room, apartment, or Mill Ave block where the daily pattern took hold. Admissions runs 24/7 and can arrange transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor for a family flying a Tempe student or young professional in for direct admission, and families from Downtown Tempe, South Tempe, and the Kiwanis Park area can visit on a set schedule. If a DUI or other legal matter is part of what led here, Tempe Community Supervision ((480) 350-5400) can work with documentation of residential admission for a case going through Tempe Municipal Court. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.
Driving from Tempe
Our Mesa treatment center is about 15 minutes from Tempe and accessible via Loop 101 and US-60.
24/7 Admissions
Our admissions team is available any hour and moves fast on insurance verification, so a family calling during a crisis isn't left waiting on paperwork.
Airport Pickup
For clients without reliable transportation or arriving from out of state, we can arrange pickup from Phoenix Sky Harbor directly to the Mesa facility.
What We Offer
Residential Inpatient Program
Our Residential Inpatient program provides structured therapy and individualized treatment planning.
Find Us
Location & Directions
Our Mesa treatment center is about 15 minutes from Tempe and accessible via Loop 101 and US-60.
From Phoenix Airport (PHX)
Approximately 20 minutes via I-10 E. We can arrange transportation from the airport upon request.
By Car
Located on E. Broadway Road in Mesa, Suite 110. Easily accessible from US-60 and Loop 202.
Hours
Admissions available 24/7. Call anytime for assistance or to speak with our admissions team.
Insurance
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance plans may cover addiction treatment. Our admissions team can help verify benefits for individuals from Tempe.
Other Treatments
Explore Other Treatment Options
If you need a different level of care, explore these additional programs available at SOBA Recovery.
Detoxification
Safe, comfortable detox with 24/7 medical supervision.
Partial Hospitalization
Intensive day treatment while living at home or in sober living.
Intensive Outpatient
Flexible intensive treatment that fits around your schedule.
Outpatient
Ongoing therapy and support for continued recovery.
Sober Living
Structured, supportive housing for those in recovery.
Aftercare Services
Continuing care and alumni support for long-term success.
Other Locations
Addiction Treatment Near Other Arizona Communities
SOBA Recovery serves individuals throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Mesa
Our primary treatment center offering a full continuum of addiction treatment services.
Avondale
Compassionate addiction recovery services for Avondale residents.
Peoria
Programs serving individuals throughout the West Valley.
Phoenix
Addiction treatment services accessible from Phoenix and surrounding communities.
Scottsdale
Private and compassionate treatment accessible from Scottsdale.
Paradise Valley
Private treatment options accessible from Paradise Valley.
Gilbert
Comprehensive recovery programs for individuals in Gilbert.
Chandler
Personalized addiction treatment for Chandler residents.
Queen Creek
Addiction treatment serving the Southeast Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions for Tempe Residents
Common questions from individuals and families in Tempe exploring treatment options.
Typically around 30 days as a starting point, adjusted to the person's needs and progress.
Our Facility
A Healing Environment
Clients from Tempe receive care in our welcoming Mesa facility designed for comfort and recovery.
Meet Our Team
Experienced & Compassionate Staff
Our leadership team brings years of experience in addiction treatment.
Steve Smith
Clinical Director
Steve oversees all clinical programming and therapeutic services, bringing expertise in addiction treatment to shape evidence-based programs that support lasting recovery.
Reyes Topete, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Topete oversees all medical aspects of treatment including detoxification and medication management.
Your Path to Recovery Begins Here
If you or a loved one in Tempe is struggling with addiction, our compassionate team is here to help.