On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, COPE staff presented a workshop at NatCon23 in Los Angeles, CA. This event is the largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment — with thousands in attendance — and is presented by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. COPE was the only Arizona-based provider selected to present a workshop at this conference.   Elizabeth Moran, M.D., MAT Medical Director, Siobhan O’Boyle, Chief Compliance &...

COPE is highly invested in providing its workforce with ongoing support, training, and education. The wellness of our staff fuels compassion, commitment, and dedication that culminate in the delivery of transformative care to the community.   COPE was one of 28 organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be awarded the Workforce Innovations Grant in June 2022 by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, (NCMW). COPE’s leadership...

On Tuesday, May 24, Genoa Healthcare hosted a grand opening for the newest pharmacy at COPE’s Lakeside Integrated Care Clinic. This new Genoa Healthcare pharmacy will help individuals receive services at COPE’s integrated clinic, increasing accessibility for its members. In Arizona, approximately one in 20 adults live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Research shows that...

COPE was recently presented with the 2021 Culture Inversion Award, by Lovitt & Touche (L&T). This award recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts in creating and proactively emphasizing a culture of safety — that ensures employees remain safe and healthy while on the job. The Culture Inversion Awards are based on L&T’s proprietary safety model, which takes its name from the inverted version of the traditional...

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) gives behavioral health providers up to $250,000 to repay school loans in exchange for working full-time for six years at an approved site. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) oversees this new program designed to help recruit and retain a more diverse set of behavioral health providers focused on combating the substance use disorder (SUD)...

COPE is pleased to announce the Pandemic Outreach Project (POP) program. The POP program increases access to treatment services for individuals who have been impacted by the pandemic.

With the nationwide shortage of masks, COPE is asking the community for assistance.

COPE continues to monitor the development and impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and the organization. The health and safety of our members, staff, and community, remain a top priority at COPE.   As we learn more about COVID-19, it is important to follow the guidelines laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Click here to stay up to date with the CDC and learn more about COVID-19.   Below are new...

As we follow the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, COPE is committed to providing quality care to our members. We are pleased to announce that we have the ability to offer Telehealth services in place of face to face services.

COPE Community Services, Inc. (COPE) is monitoring the development and impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community. The health and safety of our members, staff, and community, is a top priority at COPE. At this time, there is no disruption in services and to our business operations. As we learn more about COVID-19, it is important to follow the guidelines laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Click here to...

COPE is pleased to introduce By the Numbers, a quarterly report that provides a brief overview of  COPE’s financial health and summarizes certain data that is collected, monitored, and analyzed to ensure COPE is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.

COPE is pleased to announce the expansion of youth services to the Sahuarita and Green Valley area. Starting October 1, 2019, youth services will be available at COPE’s Villa Verde Integrated Health Clinic (1660 W. Commerce Point Pl., Green Valley, AZ 85614).  

COPE Community Services, Inc. (COPE) will be moving the Administration Office, currently located at 82 S. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 to the COPE Commerce Wellness Campus…

On Friday, April 21, COPE was presented with a donation from Pyramid Federal Credit Union (PFCU), as part of their “Caring is in our Jeans!” initiative, which is a result of a revamped way to wear jeans on Fridays at PFCU. Staff donate $2 per week in order to wear jeans to work that Friday. The money that is raised to wear jeans is all collected and then donated back to local nonprofit organizations.PFCU’s Speedway location...

COPE is pleased to introduce, Thrive, a youth and family services program. COPE’s Thrive program is located at 924 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 110, and provides full Intake and Care Coordination services to youth. Services include therapy, skills building, parenting classes, LGBTQ support, substance abuse, and case management. Below is the Thrive Center address and contact information: Thrive Center PH: 520.207.9348 Fax: 520.345.5980 924 N....

COPE is pleased and excited to announce that it is merging with Pima Prevention Partnership (PPP), a respected provider of services to adolescents and their families with 23 years serving the Tucson community. The merger of COPE and PPP will ensure the availability of a full continuum of high-quality integrated healthcare services. For its entire history, PPP’s focus has been on excellence in programs for adolescents and their families, in...

 COPE was featured on Arizona Week in their news report titled “Drug Addition and Heroin ‘Pandemic’ in Arizona.” The report aired on Friday, October 2, 2015, and discussed the many facets of production, trade, addiction, and treatment of opiates. Dr. Len Ditmanson, Medical Director of Medically Assisted Treatment for COPE, spoke with Lorraine Rivera of Arizona Week regarding the ever-growing epidemic of opiate addiction and treatment....

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In May 2015, COPE held a month long Peanut Butter Drive as part of the COPE Cares volunteer initiative. COPE Cares is a volunteer initiative that gets staff involved in the community. Over the past year, COPE staff have volunteered by partnering with various community organizations such as the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Tucson Clean and Beautiful, and the Ronald McDonald House of Southern Arizona The Peanut Butter Drive was held...