Community Medical Services

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services in Tucson, Arizona, is part of a larger network of clinics that specialize in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Their approach centers on low-barrier, judgment-free access: there are no waitlists, walk-ins are welcome, and new patients can often receive medication on the same day they complete intake. Each person receives a customized treatment plan that pairs medication with counseling and peer support. Arizona residents who qualify may be able to cover care through federal Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant funding.

Patients can work with their provider to choose among several FDA-approved medications, including methadone, Suboxone, buprenorphine, the monthly Sublocade injection, Brixadi, and injectable naltrexone. They also offer MAT services tailored to pregnant women, with a focus on protecting both mother and baby. Alongside medication, patients have access to individual and group counseling to build coping strategies, peer support from people with lived experience, and psychiatry services for co-occurring mental health needs. Their free Recovery Connect app keeps patients in touch with their counselor between visits, and staff can help arrange affordable transportation to the clinic, sometimes at no cost when someone is first starting treatment.