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Substance use block grant (SUBG)

Block grants are funds the federal government gives to states for providing services. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has given us a block grant for substance use disorders (SUDs). It means we can help more people — even if you’re not a Mercy Care member.

Not yet a member?

Learn about becoming a member in Mercy Care Medicaid plans or Mercy Care Advantage.

What’s covered and who benefits

What’s covered and who benefits

We can spend the SUBG funds or “pass them through” to providers that help people in the community who need covered services for SUDs.

Those who can take part are uninsured:

  • Adults with an SUD
  • Youth with an SUD

Some groups that use these services include: 

  • Pregnant women and youth who use drugs by injection (always receive services)
  • Pregnant women and youth who use substances (always receive services)
  • Other people who use drugs by injection (always receive services)
  • Women and youth who use substances and have dependent children and families. That includes women trying to regain custody of their children (when funds allow)
  • Other people with an SUD, no matter their gender or route of use (when funds allow)

Treatment

You may need outpatient or residential treatment. Your providers do all they can for your whole health, including your:

  • Behavioral health (mental health and SUDs) 
  • Physical health (health of your body)

This is called integrated care.

 

Outpatient (behavioral health home) treatment

Outpatient treatment lets people live at home when not in treatment. You can:

  • Stay in school
  • Keep working
  • Handle other personal tasks

You can go to group or individual therapy sessions each week. You can also meet with a mental health provider and receive medicine.

Residential treatment and referrals

For some providers, you don’t need a referral. So you can contact them on your own or you can contact Mercy Care Member Services for help. 

Just call us at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Residential treatment includes live-in care in a stable setting. The treatment may last for one month to one year. It’s best for people:

  • Without a stable place to live or work
  • With little or no family support in treatment
  • With very serious disorders who haven’t been able to get and stay sober or drug free in other treatment

Providers and resources

Arizona Women's Recovery Center
602-264-6214
Serving Adults, Pregnant and Parenting Individuals, Supported Housing for mothers & children
Maricopa County

Axiom Care
602-649-3434
Serving Adults, Co- Ed
Maricopa County & Pinal County

Chicanos Por La Causa
602-257-0700
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Community Bridges Inc
1-888-224-6593 or 1-877-931-9142
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County, Pinal County, Gila County

Community Partners Integrated Health
602-604-0000
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Crossroads Inc
602-263-5242
Serving Adults, Co-Ed, Pregnant
Maricopa County

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center
480-784-1514 (Maricopa) & 520-316-6068 (Pinal)
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County & Pinal County

Helping Associates, Inc.
520-836-1029 or 1-800-683-6733
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Pinal County

Horizon Health and Wellness
1- 833-431-4449
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County, Pinal County, and Gila County

Jewish Family and Children's Services
602-279-7655
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Native American Connections
602-254-3247 or 602-424-2060
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Southwest Behavioral Health Services
602-265-8339 (Maricopa) & 928-473-3303 (Gila)
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County & Gila County

Terros Health
602-685-6000
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Touchstone Health Services
866-207-3882
Serving Adolescents, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Transitional Living Center Recovery
520-413-9941
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Pinal County

Unhooked Recovery
602-368-3114
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Valle Del Sol
602-258-6797
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Need help finding a provider? Just call us at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Axiom Care
602-649-3434
Serving Adults, Male
Maricopa County, Pinal County

Chicanos Por La Causa
602-257-0700
Serving Adults, Male
Maricopa County

Community Bridges Inc
1-888-224-6593 or 1-877-931-9142
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County, Pinal County, Gila County

Crossroads Inc 
602-263-5242
Serving Adults, Co-Ed, Pregnant
Maricopa County

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center
480-784-1514
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Horizon Health and Wellness
1-833-431-4449
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Pinal County

Native American Connections
602-254-3247 or 602-424-2060
Serving Adults, Co-Ed, Allows dependent children birth-5, Nursery on Site
Maricopa County

Terros Health
602-685-6000
Serving Adults, Co-Ed, Allows dependent children birth-five, Nursery on Site
Maricopa County

Unhooked Recovery
602-368-4471
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

All residential programs allow attendance for people who are prescribed medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Need help finding a provider? Just call us at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

MAT means using approved medication to treat SUDs (opioids and alcohol). People also refer to MAT as medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). It works best with counseling or behavioral therapies. 

You’ll want to tell your other providers if you get help with MAT. You have the best chance of success when all your providers know what’s going on with you. That way, they can work together to make sure you get the care you need, when you need it. This is called coordination of care.  

Need to learn more about MAT? Just visit our MAT page.

Providers who use MAT

You don’t need a referral to get help with MAT. Here are some providers you can call:

BAART
480-764-2863
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Center for Behavioral Health Tempe
480-897-7044
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Center for Behavioral Health Phoenix
602-253-6553
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Community Bridges Inc
1-888-224-6593 or 1-877-931-9142
Serving Adults, Co-Ed, 24/7 Access Point
Maricopa County

Community Medical Services
1-855-203-6352 or 520-509-1287 (Pinal)
Serving Adolescents, Adults, Co-Ed, 24/7 Access Point
Maricopa County & Pinal County

Intensive Treatment Systems
1-855-245-6350
Serving Adults, Co-Ed, 24/7 Access Point
Maricopa County

New Hope Behavioral Health Center
480-981-1022 or 1-877-508-9490
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County & Pinal County

Southwest Behavioral Health Services
602-258-3600
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Valle Del Sol
602-258-6797
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Need help finding a provider? Just call us at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Axiom Care
602-649-3434
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Community Bridges Inc
1-888-224-6593 or 1-877-931-9142
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Unhooked Recovery
480-309-1635
Serving Adults, Co-Ed
Maricopa County

Need help finding a provider? Just call us at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Arizona Women’s Recovery Center

Housing and services for women with children, pregnant women and single women experiencing homelessness 602-264-6214

Need help finding a provider? Just call us at 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465 (TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

More about SUBG

You can learn more about SUBG.

Questions? Email us. Or call 602-586-1841 or 1-800-564-5465(TTY 711). We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Are you or someone you know in crisis?

Visit our crisis services page. Or get help right away:

Community resources

Check this community resource guide to help you and your family stay healthy at every stage of life. Find resources for parents and children, help for disabilities or support for veterans and tribal communities.