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At a Glance
1 Accreditation(s)
Medication
Luxury
Inpatient
Accepts Private Health Insurance
Accreditations
Overview
For people looking to safely step away from psychiatric medications, Alternative to Meds Center offers a thoughtful and natural approach to recovery. Set against Sedona’s red rocks, programming is based on a high-touch, holistic experience through lab testing to guide detox, trauma therapy, and mind-body treatments like acupuncture. The retreat-like environment and small-group sizes allow for deeply individualized care in a setting designed for calm, clarity, and long-term stability.
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Location:
185 Roadrunner Road , Sedona, AZ 86336 Directions
- Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
- Genders Accepted: Female, Male
- Detox For: None listed
- Available Services: Luxury, Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
- Special Programs: None listed
- Languages Served: English
Medication-Free Healing in a Nature-Based Retreat
The residential program specializes in helping clients safely taper off psychiatric medications without introducing new prescriptions. The facility uses a unique combination of orthomolecular medicine, a form of treatment that focuses on healing by correcting nutritional imbalances within the body, nutritional therapy, and environmental detoxification. For those seeking to recover with minimal reliance on pharmaceuticals, it offers a rare and focused alternative.
Whole-Body Detox with a Biochemical Focus
Treatment begins with lab testing to understand each client’s biochemical makeup and toxic load. These insights drive personalized protocols that may include sauna therapy, ionic foot baths, clay packs, and targeted supplements. Clients are supported by a team that includes psychiatrists, naturopathic doctors, and trauma-informed therapists. Clinical care is woven with acupuncture, yoga, spiritual coaching, and more, offering a whole-body approach to healing and stabilization.
A Restorative, Small-Scale Setting
With space for just 18 clients, the Sedona facility feels more like a wellness retreat than an institution. Private and shared rooms feature outdoor access, and common areas are designed for peace and reflection. Clients share meals and participate in wellness routines that help regulate sleep, mood, and energy. The quiet, high-desert setting supports nervous system recovery and gives clients space to reflect without distraction.
Designed for People Seeking a Different Path
This is a place for people who’ve tried mainstream mental health systems and want something different. The program avoids 12-step models and does not initiate new prescriptions, instead coordinating with outside providers when needed. It focuses on the root causes of addiction and mental health disorders, unpacking how trauma, gut health, or neurochemical imbalances might be fueling emotional symptoms.
What Patients Say
Reviews are often deeply personal, with many describing their time at Alternative to Meds as life-changing. Patients praise the dedication of the staff and the center’s genuine commitment to long-term healing. However, some reviews highlight challenges, particularly around the high cost and varying experiences with tapering timelines. Post-discharge support has also been cited as an area for improvement. Still, for many, the center has offered hope and tools when other treatments failed.
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Insurance Accepted
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- Other Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Financial Assistance
| Provided | Not Provided | |
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| Free | ||
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| Sliding fee scale |
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- Residential inpatient
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Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Acupuncture therapy
- Case management support
- Help with transportation
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Community outreach and support
- Comprehensive health checkup
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Tobacco use assessment
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Medication-Based Treatments
- Medication for mental disorders
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Other Conditions Treated
- ADHD & ADD
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- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic pain
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Stress
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Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Pool
- Massage
- Gourmet meals
- Access to nature
- Dietary accommodations
- Equine therapy
- Healthy meals
- Meditation rooms
- Outdoor relaxation lounge
- Sauna
- Vegan-friendly
- Walking paths
Room Amenities
- Air conditioned rooms
- Bathroom essentials
- Desk
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Outdoor space
- Private bathroom
- Private rooms
- Shared bathroom
- TV
Activities
- Art therapy
- Games
- Movies
- Music therapy
- Yoga
- Farming
- Fitness activities
- Fitness coaching
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Life skills workshops
- Offsite outings
- Spiritual or faith-based services
Setting
- Desert
- Mountain
Policies
- Allows cell phones
- Allows internet access
- No vaping allowed
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
Ownership Type
- For-profit
