Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Sun City West, Arizona
Integrated care for addiction and mental health disorders
When someone is living with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, it’s called dual diagnosis or a co-occurring disorder. These conditions often feed into each other — untreated mental health symptoms can lead to substance use, and substance use can make mental health symptoms worse. At Virtue Recovery Sun City West, our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program addresses both issues at the same time for the best chance at lasting recovery.
Our integrated approach combines medical care, evidence-based therapies, and peer support to help clients achieve stability in both mental health and addiction recovery. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or another mental health condition, our team creates a personalized treatment plan to address your unique needs.
Why Dual Diagnosis Treatment is Critical for Addiction Treatment
When only one part of the problem is treated — either the mental health condition or the substance use — the other can cause relapse and undo progress. That’s why dual diagnosis care is essential.
Treating both conditions together can help you:
Stabilize mental health symptoms while addressing addiction
Break the cycle of self-medicating with drugs or alcohol
Develop healthier coping strategies for triggers and stress
Improve emotional resilience and overall well-being
Reduce relapse risk and build a stronger recovery foundation
At Virtue Recovery Sun City West, dual diagnosis care is not an afterthought — it’s built into our treatment process from day one.
Benefits of Our Dual Diagnosis Program
Integrated Care Model: Addresses mental health and addiction together
Evidence-Based Therapies: Includes CBT, DBT skills, trauma therapy, and relapse prevention
Medication Management: Safe, supervised psychiatric care
Personalized Treatment Plans: Based on your history, symptoms, and goals
Ongoing Support: Aftercare planning for long-term stability
Get Help for Mental Health and Addiction in Sun City West
You don’t have to choose between treating your addiction or your mental health — we treat both together.
Call 866-485-1657 or fill out our secure online form to start your recovery today.
Step-by-Step Dual Diagnosis Treatment Process
1. Comprehensive Assessment
We evaluate your substance use history, mental health symptoms, and medical needs to create a personalized plan.
2. Medical & Psychiatric Stabilization
Our team helps you safely manage withdrawal and stabilize mental health symptoms at the same time.
3. Group Therapy
You’ll share experiences and strategies with others facing similar struggles.
4. Individual Therapy
We use evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed care to address your unique challenges.
5. Medication Management
When appropriate, we use safe, non-addictive medications to support mental health stabilization.
6. Long-Term Planning
We prepare you for continued care after treatment, with relapse prevention and mental health support.
Why Choose Virtue Recovery Sun City West for Dual Diagnosis Care?
Our program is specifically designed for people with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. Our multidisciplinary team — including therapists, psychiatric providers, and medical staff — works together to ensure no part of your care is overlooked.
As a substance use primary facility, we focus on addiction recovery while making sure your mental health treatment is fully integrated into the process.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Treat the Whole You — Mind and Body
Our integrated approach to dual diagnosis treatment gives you the tools to manage both mental health and addiction. Start building a stable, sober future today.
Call 866-485-1657 or send us a confidential message online.
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FAQs About Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Virtue Recovery
Dual diagnosis refers to having both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time.
Treating both conditions together reduces relapse risk and improves overall recovery outcomes.
Yes. We focus on addiction recovery, with mental health care integrated into our treatment plans.
AHCCCS coverage is limited to detox for certain drugs that meet medical necessity criteria. Mental health services are included as part of that process.
Commonly treated conditions include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and trauma-related disorders.
Yes, when appropriate, we use non-addictive, medically supervised medications to stabilize symptoms.
Yes. We provide aftercare planning to connect you with ongoing psychiatric and therapy services.
Glossary of Terms for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health condition.
Another term for dual diagnosis.
A therapy focused on changing negative thought patterns.
Tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Therapy that considers the impact of past trauma.
Strategies to maintain sobriety.
Safe supervision of psychiatric medications.
Ongoing support after completing a treatment program.
Using substances to cope with mental health symptoms.
The process of bringing mental health and physical health to a safe, balanced state.
Virtue Recovery's Addiction Therapies
Group Therapy
Participate in guided sessions with peers to share experiences, build support, and strengthen recovery through collective insight.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Identify and reframe negative thought patterns to develop healthier behaviors and coping strategies for lasting recovery.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Learn emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills to manage triggers and reduce harmful behaviors.
Anxiety Therapy
Address the root causes of anxiety through evidence-based techniques that promote calm, clarity, and emotional stability.
Depression Therapy
Explore the underlying factors of depression and develop practical tools to rebuild mood, motivation, and hope.
Trauma Therapy
Work through past trauma in a safe, supportive setting using therapies designed to heal emotional wounds and build resilience.
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Stabilize mood fluctuations and learn personalized tools to manage symptoms and maintain emotional balance.
Motivational Interviewing
Engage in goal-focused conversations that strengthen motivation and commitment to recovery on your own terms.
Relapse Prevention
Develop strategies to recognize warning signs, manage cravings, and maintain long-term sobriety with confidence.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Receive integrated care that addresses both mental health conditions and substance use disorders simultaneously for comprehensive healing.
