A place to heal, with the
dignity you deserve.
Compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health care for adults in Phoenix. From round-the-clock residential support to outpatient aftercare, we walk with you through every stage of recovery.
- Same trusted ownership since 2000
- RN-operated, with onsite nursing
- Arizona licensed, in good standing
- AHCCCS, major plans & private pay
Behavioral health care built around the person, not the diagnosis.
Desert View is a behavioral health provider for adults in Phoenix. We bring together residential care, mental health and substance use treatment, and specialized support for serious mental illness, all in a calm, home-like setting. Our team leads with dignity, listens first, and stays with you from your first call through aftercare.
- Adults 18+
- Who we serve
- Phoenix, AZ
- Where we are
- 24 / 7
- Admissions line
A full continuum of care, under one roof
Wherever you are on the journey, there is a level of care to meet you there.
Substance Use Treatment
Whole-person support for substance use and co-occurring conditions.
Learn moreNot sure where to start?
That is what we are here for. Call our admissions team and we will help you find the right next step, at no cost and with no pressure.
More than a place to stay. A place to get well.
Behavioral health, personal care, and everyday support come together here, including a few things most centers do not offer.
Personal Care Services
Hands-on help with daily living, delivered alongside behavioral health care by an RN-operated team.
Pet Therapy
Guided time with trained animals to lower stress and support recovery. Pets are welcome in treatment.
Family Therapy
Individual, group, and family therapy that brings loved ones into the healing process.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication paired with counseling and behavioral therapy for substance use disorders.
DBT Skills Groups
Emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills.
Grief & Trauma Therapy
Compassionate support for loss, PTSD, anxiety, and depression through evidence-based counseling.
Recreational & Pet-Friendly Milieu
Arts, music, life-skills, and activity groups that rebuild confidence and connection.
Transportation Provided
Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, so care never gets missed for a ride.
How we care
Four commitments that shape every plan, every conversation, every day.
Trauma-Informed
We start from safety and respect. Every interaction is built to reduce harm and restore a sense of control.
Evidence-Based
Our care is grounded in proven, clinically-recognized approaches, delivered by an experienced team.
Whole-Person
We treat the person, not the label. Mind, body, relationships, and daily life all belong in the plan.
Dignity First
Crisis does not cancel dignity. We meet people where they are and treat them the way we would want to be treated.
The kind of care you would want for your own family
Under the same trusted ownership since 2000, Desert View is an RN-operated home built on a simple belief: people heal faster when they feel safe, respected, and truly seen. Everything we do flows from that.
- Same trusted ownership since 2000, with a reputation to match
- RN-operated, with onsite nursing and skilled coordination of care
- Personal care services alongside behavioral health, under one roof
- Pets are welcome in treatment
- Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments provided
- Whole-person care that helps reduce hospital visits
A place that actually feels like home
No sterile wards, no long fluorescent halls. Our Phoenix residences are real homes, with living rooms to gather in, a shared table, a full kitchen, and quiet outdoor space to breathe.
Welcome home
Conditions we care for
Our team supports adults facing a wide range of behavioral health needs, including co-occurring conditions.
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic
- OCD
- Bipolar and mood disorders
- PTSD and trauma
- Schizophrenia-spectrum
- Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
- Substance use disorders
- Co-occurring conditions
Stories of healing
In their own words, from our public Google reviews.
I moved into the home about 4 months ago and I couldn't be happier. The staff, the owners and the other 5 clients are all super nice. I lived in another group home with 3 other housemates for 5 years and Desert View is equally hospitable, making me feel at home. I would highly recommend the place to anyone.
This place is amazing. The staff is awesome and they're extremely helpful. They've been very kind to me and treat me with respect and dignity.
My time here has been a true blessing. I'm approaching 12 months of sobriety and thanks to Desert View B.H. I'm happy and healthier than I've been in years. Very family oriented, along with unlimited popsicles and Netflix. Long love n respect.
This is a great place to live. Caring staff, constant care and gentle touch. Thank you!
The care is awesome, professional approach to their residents. I highly recommend this place.
Stories shared with permission. Names withheld to protect privacy.
Answers, before you ask
We provide behavioral health care for adults in the Phoenix area, including residential (BHRF), SMI services, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, and outpatient aftercare.
We work to make care accessible and accept AHCCCS along with many major insurance plans. Our admissions team will verify your specific benefits before you commit to anything.
Call our admissions line or send a message through the site. We will schedule a confidential assessment and help you understand the right next step, at no cost.
Yes. Every conversation and every stage of care is private and handled with discretion and respect.
A calm, home-like environment, a trauma-informed team that treats people with dignity, and care that follows the whole person from admission through aftercare.
Care should be within reach
We accept AHCCCS and many major insurance plans, and our team verifies your benefits before you commit to anything. Let us handle the paperwork so you can focus on healing.
- AHCCCS
- Banner Health
- Arizona Complete Health
- Indian Health Services
- Private pay accepted
Two homes in Phoenix
Our doors and our admissions line are open. Reach out any time, day or night, and a real person will help you take the next step.
- Main residence
9407 N 36th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 - Five-bed home
9401 N 36th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 - (602) 460-3757
- Admissions line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.