Community Medical Services

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services in Safford, Arizona, is part of a network of more than 70 clinics that treat opioid use disorder with medication paired with counseling and peer support. Their approach is low-barrier and judgment-free. There are no waitlists, walk-ins are welcome, and patients can often complete intake, receive a personalized treatment plan, and start medication on the same day. Arizona residents who qualify may be able to cover their care through federal Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant funding.

Patients can work with their care team to choose among several FDA-approved medications: methadone, Suboxone, buprenorphine, monthly naltrexone injections, and the long-acting buprenorphine injections Brixadi and Sublocade. Specialized services help pregnant women recover from opioid use disorder while protecting their baby’s health. Alongside medication, patients have access to individual and group counseling focused on building coping skills, peer support from people with lived experience, and psychiatry services. They also offer help finding low-cost transportation to the clinic, and their free Recovery Connect app keeps patients connected with their counselor between visits.