Community Medical Services

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services in Tucson, Arizona, is one of more than 70 clinics in a national network focused on treating opioid use disorder with medication-assisted treatment. Their approach centers on low-barrier, judgment-free access: there are no waitlists, walk-ins are welcome, and new patients can complete an intake, receive a customized treatment plan, and often start medication the same day. They pair medication with counseling and peer support to address both the physical and psychological sides of opioid addiction. Arizona residents who qualify may be able to cover care through federal Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG) funding.

Patients can work with providers to choose among several medications, including methadone, Suboxone, buprenorphine, the monthly Sublocade injection, Brixadi, and monthly injectable naltrexone, so treatment can fit each person’s needs and lifestyle. Pregnant women can receive specialized MAT services designed to protect both mother and baby during recovery. Beyond medication, they offer individual and group counseling focused on building healthy coping skills, peer support from people with lived experience, and psychiatry services that can be built into a treatment plan. They also help patients find affordable transportation to the clinic, sometimes free at the start, and offer a free Recovery Connect app that keeps patients in touch with their counselors between visits.