SMC Arizona

Page Mason

I have been going to this clinic since my daughter was 28 days old, she is now almost 5 years old. I was a patient at one of the larger clinics previously, and without any warning after just giving birth to my little girl my counselor told me “it wasnt a good fit”, and I had 3 days to find a new clinic or be left without a place to dose. I called numerous places that could not help me until days after I would need to dose. I cannot say how blessed I felt when I called SMC and Richard (who was the manager at the time and is now retired) answered and got me in the next morning. I thought getting methadone was all the help I needed until I continued to have issues in life and realized methadone is just the help for physical symptoms of opioid addiction. The counselors at SMC helped me see that there is another side to recovery that has nothing to do with medication….therapy, learning to work through problems, learning to feel again after years of numbing myself with opiates. After 7 years of being on methadone I had resigned myself to believing I would always need to be on it. But, after a ton of support from my counselors at SMC, the nurses, and close family/friends, I finally realized I could get off methadone with their help. I was at 150mgs when I transferred to SMC. I made the decision about 6 months ago to start tapering. They allowed me to do this at my own pace, and to some it may not sound like much, but I went from that 150 to now being at 34mgs. It has not been easy, but having my previous counselor, Lisa (who is no longer there but has moved on to bigger and better things Im sure) and now having my counselor, Deonn who is hands down the best, and never fails to boost my spirits no matter how rough of a day Im having, I am confident I will get to 0. I have to bring my daughter with me most days, and she LOVES it. She is always greeted with lots of love and attention by all 3 counselors, Deonn, Kendra and Tripp and she actually looks forward to going. She even calls my counselor “Uncle De-wan” lol. And honestly, its fitting because they all feel like family. After those first 7 years of being on methadone before SMC I have quite a bit of experience going to other clinics. Every other place Ive been I was just a number. It was obvious. But at SMC they actually care…from your counselor to the other counselors to the nurses and the Drs./nurse practitioners, you will always know you have support. And in recovery, more than anything else, you need support. If youre considering getting on MAT whether it be methadone or suboxone or another option, SMC is the best place to be. If youre already on MAT and considerate transferring, SMC is the place to be. They take some insurances including a couple AHCCCS plans or $60 a week. They best decision Ive ever made for my recovery was coming to SMC.

Yasmeen Yaqub

I went to this clinic a few years ago and was sober for 4 years. I relapsed in 2020, it was a hell of a year. I came back to SMC recovery in December 2021 and they saved my life. They welcomed me with open arms and really made me feel safe. There are more counselors now (there was only 1 before, so 3 new ones is awesome!) so there are lots of people to talk to and connect with. They are very helpful and always greet me with a smile (even when I'm not smiling;)) Thank you SMC Recovery!

Cody Martin

It’s a bit embarrassing leaving a review on here but I feel like it is deserved. This establishment has incredible staff that only wants to help each individual with their individual needs. Deon (counselor) is fantastic and can’t say enough good things. Lisa (lead of the establishment) and her nursing staff works with everyone to make sure everyone gets what they need. They helped me when I needed it. I had to leave early but felt the need to leave a review. Thanks again

Andrea Bodnar

I’ve been at SMC now for a little over a year, and have primarily positive experiences. They are an excellent small clinic (only 120-150ish patients) and one nurse who does the dosing. The Dr is lovely and has an extensive history working with addicts in recovery. They offer up to 13 days of takehomes in the final stage, which has worked out well so far. Also the staff is very friendly, kind, and welcoming. My counselor always asks if there is anything I need help with. I appreciate that they treat each patient on an individualized level. This is a clinic that is not out for $, but rather prioritizes patient care. They accept Mercycare insurance, otherwise $60 a week. Also they have successfully done the Bernese Method— of slowly tapering down the methadone and increasing micro doses of suboxone simultaneously, thus having to stop methadone for 3-4 days and being super sick when they do a suboxone induction, which I wouldn’t even consider until a dose below 40mg. Hope I gave an accurate and thorough review. Thank You 😊