PSA Art Awakenings

1014 North 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phoenix, Arizona

602-340-1675

About PSA Art Awakenings

PSA Art Awakenings is a mental health support program in downtown Phoenix that promotes empowerment and recovery through creative expression for adults and youth facing behavioral health challenges. The program offers outpatient services including individual psychotherapy and therapeutic art groups, specializing in substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, serious mental illness, and trauma.

Founded in 1988 by artists and mental health professionals, Art Awakenings operates from the belief that creative expression unlocks healing and builds lasting skills for recovery.

Art Therapy for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

Art Awakenings uses expressive art therapy as its core treatment approach for individuals with substance abuse, alcoholism, gambling addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Clients work in fully equipped art studios exploring visual arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, poetry, writing, music, movement, and drama in a safe, supportive environment.

Sessions integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing alongside hands-on creative work that I found helps individuals express emotions, reduce stress, and manage psychiatric symptoms.

Participants report that creating art in this peer-guided community reduces symptom intensity while building confidence and artistic skills.

Peer-Guided Recovery and Skill Development

A unique feature I've found of Art Awakenings is its progression model where individuals can become program assistants and instructors to support newer members.

This peer-guided approach builds the community and provides pre-vocational training alongside therapeutic arts programming, helping clients develop both recovery skills and real-world work experience.

CARF Accredited: Art Awakenings

Art Awakenings serves clients at its downtown Phoenix studio, with additional locations throughout Arizona. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is part of Resilient Health.

The program accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance, with financial assistance available for those with limited coverage.

Amenities

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose th...eir own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program

A rehab adult program in Arizona provides treatment for addiction. Adults (age 18+) participate in various therapies that are designed to break the cycle of substance abuse and teach new coping skills so the individual can maintain a healthy, sober lifestyle.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Arizona often serves as a transition from inpatient treatment to aftercare programs. It is... suitable for those who are coping well in recovery but still need a high level of accountability from counselors and peers.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

If you are struggling with both addiction and mental illness, you need Arizona dual diagnosis treatment. Becau...se one condition can aggravate the other, this integrated method treats both at the same time, for better recovery results.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Rehab aftercare in Arizona helps people in recovery adapt to everyday life once they’ve completed initial re...hab treatment. It can include counseling, academic or financial assistance, goal setting, legal advice, and support groups.

CARF

Insurance

Financial Aid

If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Arizona, financial aid may be an option. Financial assis...tance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicaid Accepted

If eligible for Medicaid, you can utilize your coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Arizona. Med...icaid — administered under the name Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) can aid with the cost of all levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox in Arizona, inpatient rehab in Arizona, and more.

Self-Pay Options

Using self-pay methods to cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Alaska can include options like paying i...n cash, taking out a personal loan, or using funds from a medical loan. The fee structures differ, depending on the levels of care.