Community Partners Integrated Healthcare (CPIH)

Assurance Assertive Comm Treatment fills a significant gap in Tucson's addiction treatment landscape by centering its outpatient program around the needs of people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Substance abuse treatment has historically been designed around hearing populations, leaving many Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals without genuinely accessible recovery options. This program, operated through Community Partners Inc., addresses that gap directly.

The outpatient program format means participants remain part of their home community throughout the recovery process — an approach that aligns with what research and lived experience consistently support: that strong community ties are a pillar of lasting recovery. For individuals navigating substance use treatment while managing the additional considerations that come with being Deaf or Hard of Hearing, having a program built with their needs in mind makes a meaningful difference.

The clinical work at Assurance Assertive Comm Treatment is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In an outpatient substance abuse treatment setting, CBT gives people in recovery practical, repeatable skills — ways to recognize triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and respond differently. These are tools designed to work outside the treatment room, in everyday life.

The program runs weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering a consistent rhythm of outpatient care that fits alongside real-world schedules. For those in the maintenance or aftercare phase of recovery — or those stepping down from a higher level of care — a steady outpatient structure like this one can serve as an important anchor in the broader recovery journey.

Access to addiction treatment should not hinge on financial circumstances, and Assurance Assertive Comm Treatment accepts a wide range of payment options to reflect that. The program works with Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance, as well as self-pay arrangements for those without coverage. This breadth of accepted payment methods makes the outpatient program reachable for veterans, seniors, Medicaid recipients, and privately insured individuals alike.

Families supporting a loved one through recovery often find that navigating insurance and payment logistics is one of the most stressful parts of the process. Knowing that a program accepts your coverage — before the first appointment — removes one significant barrier. Prospective clients and family members are encouraged to contact the facility directly to confirm coverage specifics and discuss self-pay options if applicable.

Assurance Assertive Comm Treatment is designed for adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and are seeking outpatient substance abuse treatment in Tucson, Arizona. The program is an appropriate fit for individuals who are in the earlier phases of structured outpatient treatment, as well as for those who are in active recovery and need ongoing, community-based support to sustain progress.

Because the outpatient format does not require residential placement, it works well for individuals who have existing community ties, family responsibilities, or employment they want to maintain while engaging in treatment. The program's location on East Broadway Boulevard places it within reach of Tucson residents across Pima County, and its weekday hours provide a predictable structure that supports week-to-week recovery work.