Getting Started
Receive Care at CODAC
CODAC provides professional and supportive integrated behavioral health and primary care for adults (ages 18+). Working together, our comprehensive care teams treat the whole you—all in one convenient location.
CODAC offers same-day intakes for anyone looking to start treatment. Call (520) 327-4505 to get started with:
- Finding the program and location best for you
- Learning about the same-day open intake times at each location
- Understanding what to expect
- Knowing what to bring with you to your appointment
What to Expect at Your CODAC Treatment Center
The type and amount of care you receive depends on your individual needs and your insurance coverage.
Your first mental health or substance use treatment-related session (called an “intake”) will be an assessment by one of our clinical team members.
Based on your needs, you may also meet with a psychiatric nurse practitioner or a primary care provider. If there is time, you may meet with them on the same day as your intake. Or, we can schedule you to meet with them another time.
Assessment
You will be asked detailed questions about your background, treatment history and current symptoms. This appointment can take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes. Depending on your needs and time availability, you may also meet other staff who will be on your treatment team on the same day, such as a psychiatric nurse practitioner or primary care provider. Please plan another hour for these services. In total, depending on your needs, the full process may take up to three hours.
If you are starting Medication Assisted Treatment for fentanyl, heroin or other opioid use, or for alcohol use, the process is slightly different. You can read about it here.
Planning Your Care
Services outlined in your Individual Service Plan may include:
- Psychiatric assessment
- Psychiatric care and medication management
- Group, couples, family and individual therapy
- Referral and case management
- Counseling
- Connection with a peer support specialist
- Support, skills and wellness groups
- Physical health goals and connection with a primary care provider
- Wellness goals, including working with a Personal Trainer at CODAC
- Help finding and maintaining a job
Therapy
Individual, couples and family therapy is also available. Learn more about Therapy at CODAC.
Medication Management
Primary Care
Wellness Support
About Our Intake Process
CODAC offers same-day intakes. You don’t have to schedule an appointment; you just need to walk in during our designated intake hours depending on your needs. Click on the + below for more specifics based on whether you are wanting treatment for substance use or mental health.
Individuals Seeking Drug or Alcohol Use Treatment
- Call (520) 202-1786
- Come to 380 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ, 85705.
Individuals Seeking Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Sadness, Trouble Sleeping, Grief and Loss, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder or Mental Health Concerns
- Call (520) 327-4505 to enroll and learn about our open intake times.
- After you call to enroll, you can walk-in for an intake Monday through Friday any time between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (You can also enroll when you walk-in, but it will take more time.)
- Intakes are in-person. If you cannot get to CODAC or have other barriers to having an intake, please call us to discuss solutions at (520) 327-4505.
- Walk-in Intake Locations:
- CODAC at Cobblestone Court: 1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719
- CODAC at Speedway: 4585 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
We will do our best to accommodate your intake on the same day you walk in. However, if all intake staff are occupied, or if there is not enough time to complete an intake appointment later in the day, you may be asked to return on the next business day.
The Comprehensive Assessment part of your intake can take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes. Depending on your needs and time availability, you may also meet other staff who will be on your treatment team on the same day, such as a psychiatric nurse practitioner or primary care provider. Please plan another hour for these services. In total, depending on your needs, the full process may take up to three hours.
What to Bring to Your Intake
- Photo ID
- AHCCCS Identification Card or other medical insurance card(s)
- Any medications and/or supplements you are taking in their original packaging/bottles
- Any hospital, treatment facility or court papers related to your behavioral health, from the last 30 days (if you have them)
- Cash, debit or credit card to cover co-pays or fee-for-service charges
- Any concerns you have written down since your last appointment
If you don’t have insurance and would like to be considered for sliding-fee-scale discounts, please bring all of the following:
- Pay stubs from the last 30 days (if you work)
- Proof of where you live (like a rent receipt)
- Documents showing regular monthly bills (like rent, utilities or child support)
