Intensive Treatment Systems

What Intensive Treatment Systems does

Intensive Treatment Systems (ITS) is a privately held outpatient behavioral health provider headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, delivering Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to individuals affected by opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. Founded in 1987 and operating as Intensive Treatment Systems, LLC, the company combines FDA-approved pharmacotherapy — Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone (Vivitrol), and Naloxone for overdose reversal — with individual, group, and family counseling, psychiatric services, peer support, and harm reduction education. ITS also runs an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) using CBT, MET, and MDFT modalities, alongside specialty programs for pregnant women, veterans, and women in recovery.

Service delivery spans six fixed clinic locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area (West Access Point, Central, North, Thunderbird/Glendale, Mesa, and San Tan Valley) plus Arizona's first fully functioning MAT mobile unit, which brings treatment to jails, shelters, syringe distribution sites, and homeless service areas. The West Access Point clinic operates 24/7/365 to provide same-day intake and immediate medication dispensing, and complimentary Metro Valley Transportation removes geographic access barriers across the network. The company is CARF-accredited and recognized by AHCCCS as an Access Point provider.

ITS generates revenue primarily through managed care contracts with all seven AHCCCS Complete Care health plans in Maricopa and Pinal counties and the American Indian Health Plan, supplemented by a TriWest Healthcare Alliance preferred-provider relationship for veterans, self-pay weekly subscriptions for uninsured patients (e.g., $95 intake plus $63 weekly Methadone fees), and Substance Abuse Block Grant funding administered through Arizona's Regional Behavioral Health Authority. Patient acquisition is driven by a hybrid sales-led and community-led motion: hospital referrals, law enforcement partnerships under the Arizona Angel Initiative, community outreach in high-risk settings, and walk-in/self-referral intake supported by 24/7 phone access.

Name

Intensive Treatment Systems

Legal name

Intensive Treatment Systems, LLC

Website

https://itsofaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Intensive Treatment Systems is an Arizona-based outpatient provider delivering Medication-Assisted Treatment (Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol) and integrated behavioral health services to individuals with opioid and alcohol use disorders across six clinics and a mobile unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) (HLAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

• Medication-assisted treatment
• Opioid use disorder treatment
• Alcohol addiction treatment
• Outpatient substance abuse care
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement (AHCCCS Health Plans): ITS is a contracted provider with all 7 AHCCCS Complete Care health plans in Maricopa and Pinal counties, plus the American Indian Health Plan. Services are reimbursed through Medicaid managed care. Plans include Arizona Complete Health, Banner-University Family Care, Mercy Care, Molina Healthcare, Health Choice Arizona, and United Healthcare Community Plan.
2. TriWest Healthcare Alliance (Veterans): ITS is a preferred provider for TriWest Healthcare Alliance, which manages healthcare under the Department of Veterans Affairs. Services include behavioral health assessments, treatment, and substance abuse disorder services for eligible veterans.
3. Self-Pay / Cash Payments: For patients without insurance coverage, ITS offers self-pay options. Methadone program charges include $95 intake/readmission fee (first week) and $63 weekly fees. Suboxone and Vivitrol charges are individualized based on treatment plan.
4. Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG): ITS receives funding through the Substance Abuse Block Grant administered by the Regional Behavioral Health Authority. Funding covers non-Title 19/21 eligible members, pregnant women, injection drug users, and other priority populations without other insurance coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Intensive Treatment Systems (ITS) operates as an outpatient substance use treatment provider delivering Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Services combine FDA-approved medications (Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naloxone) with counseling, behavioral therapy, and peer support, delivered through six physical clinic locations across Arizona and one mobile unit. Additional offerings include psychiatric services, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), integrated physical and behavioral health care, pregnancy and veterans programs, and complimentary transportation.

Product overview

Intensive Treatment Systems (ITS) operates as an outpatient substance use treatment provider offering a comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. The core product is MAT, which combines FDA-approved medications (Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naloxone) with counseling, behavioral therapy, and peer support. This is delivered through 6 physical clinic locations across Arizona (West 24/7 Access Point, Mesa, Central, North, San Tan, Thunderbird), a mobile unit, and integrated care services. Additional offerings include Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), psychiatric services, individual/group/family counseling, peer support, pregnancy and substance abuse services, veterans treatment, women's health programs, aftercare alumni groups, and transportation services. The organization provides both physical and behavioral health care coordination through its Integrated Care model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITS Mobile Unit: Arizona's first fully functioning Medicated Assisted & Integrated Care Mobile Unit for Substance Use Disorder, providing services in the community including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and peer support.

Products and services

• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Comprehensive MAT program combining FDA-approved medications (Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naloxone) with counseling and behavioral therapy for patients with opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Program Sublingual film-based medication program to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms for patients with opioid addiction, delivered alongside counseling.
• Methadone Maintenance Program Long-acting oral opioid agonist medication administered under medical supervision to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioid-dependent patients, including pregnant women.
• Vivitrol (Naltrexone) Program Monthly injectable non-narcotic antagonist medication that blocks opioid effects and reduces alcohol cravings, used for both opioid and alcohol addiction.
• Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution Provision of life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication to all patients, in partnership with Fairmont Pharmacy and Sonoran Prevention Works.
• 24/7 Access Point Clinic West Phoenix location operating 24 hours daily, providing immediate connection to MAT services, intake assessments, and medication dispensing for individuals with opioid use disorder.
• Individual, Group, and Family Counseling Evidence-based therapeutic counseling services addressing individual patient needs, family dynamics, and peer support as part of substance use treatment.
• Integrated Care Coordinated physical and behavioral health services delivered at a single location, treating co-occurring mental and physical health conditions simultaneously.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured substance use and mental health treatment program providing 9 hours weekly of group therapy using CBT, MET, and MDFT approaches in an open group format.
• Peer Support Services Professionally trained Care Advocates with personal recovery experience who assist patients with housing, employment, legal documentation, advocacy, and community resource connection.
• Pregnancy and Substance Abuse Program Specialized methadone maintenance treatment and support for pregnant women with substance use disorders, including priority intake, coordinated prenatal care, and partnership with Banner Estrella NICU through the Eat, Sleep, Console Program.
• Psychiatric Services In-house psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and medication management for co-occurring mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
• Veterans Substance Use Treatment Specialized treatment services for veterans including combat-experienced staff, coordination with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Psych Armor training, and connections to veteran-specific resources.
• Women's Health and Addiction Program Gender-specific treatment addressing unique biological, environmental, and sociological factors for women in recovery, including priority intake for pregnant women, childcare support, domestic violence resources, and reproductive health services.
• After Care Alumni Group Post-treatment support network providing continued encouragement, accountability, and opportunity to help others in recovery for individuals who have completed treatment at ITS.
• ITS Mobile Unit Arizona's first fully functioning mobile MAT clinic providing community-based services including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, peer support, drug testing, and harm reduction outreach at jails, shelters, and syringe distribution sites.
• Metro Valley Transportation Complimentary transportation services to and from all clinic locations using professional drivers to remove access barriers for patients in the Phoenix metro area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 access available at West Access Point clinic - 365 days per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Arizona Complete HealthcoreOthersAHCCCS Complete Care health plan covering physical and behavioral healthcare for Medicaid members in Arizona. ITS is a contracted provider accepting this insurance for substance use disorder treatment services.
• Banner-University Family CarecoreOthersAHCCCS health plan affiliated with University of Arizona. ITS accepts Banner-University Family Care members for MAT and addiction treatment services.
• Mercy CarecoreOthersArizona AHCCCS health plan. ITS is a contracted provider offering addiction treatment services to Mercy Care members.
• Molina HealthcarecoreOthersAHCCCS managed care plan. ITS accepts Molina Healthcare members for substance use disorder treatment services covered under Medicaid.
• Health Choice ArizonacoreOthersArizona AHCCCS health plan. ITS is a contracted provider for behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.
• United Healthcare Community PlancoreOthersAHCCCS Medicaid health plan. ITS provides addiction treatment and mental health services covered by United Healthcare Community Plan.
• TriWest Healthcare AlliancecoreOthersITS is a preferred provider for TriWest which manages healthcare under the Department of Veterans Affairs. Services include behavioral health assessments, substance abuse treatment, and veteran-specific support programs.
• AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System)coreOthersArizona's Medicaid program. ITS receives Substance Abuse Block Grant funding through AHCCCS and is recognized as an Access Point provider for immediate MAT services.
• Fairmont PharmacysupportingTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to ensure all patients are provided with Naloxone medication for opioid overdose reversal.
• Sonoran Prevention WorkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to ensure all patients receive Naloxone for opioid overdose reversal. Community-based harm reduction organization.
• Banner Estrella NICU DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Eat, Sleep, Console Program for NICU babies. If a mother tests positive for drugs when admitted, the NICU team coordinates with ITS to start Methadone Maintenance Treatment with continued support after discharge.
• Ebony HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide condoms and instruction leaflets for both men and women as part of women's health and addiction services.
• Psych ArmorsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing specialist training through Psych Armor to prepare staff in assisting Veterans and their families with treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and trauma or grief coping.
• BeConnected NetworksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerITS is part of the BeConnected network supporting Arizona veterans and their families with behavioral health services and community resources.
• Arizona Angel InitiativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPolice-assisted addiction recovery program through Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith & Family. ITS participates as a treatment provider connecting individuals with Substance Use Disorder to immediate treatment. Available in Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Pinal County.
• Arizona Coalition for Military FamiliessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide coalition connecting veterans and military families with resources and services. ITS collaborates to provide substance use treatment for veterans.
• Various Housing and Domestic Violence OrganizationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with organizations including My Sister's Place, Faith House Domestic Violence Shelter, TASC Domestic Violence Program, Southwest Human Development, EMPACT Sexual Assault Services, and others to provide comprehensive support services for women in recovery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Behavioral Health Group (BHG): Multi-state outpatient MAT operator with 70+ locations providing methadone, buprenorphine, and counseling services. Closest direct competitor to ITS in terms of service mix, integrated care model, and Medicaid-driven payer base.
• BayMark Health Services: Largest US provider of outpatient MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) with hundreds of OTPs across multiple states. Directly comparable to ITS on core medication, patient acuity, and payer mix, but at vastly larger scale.
• Community Medical Services (CMS): Outpatient MAT provider with mobile units and clinics across multiple states emphasizing access for underserved populations. Closest parallel to ITS on the mobile MAT model and harm-reduction community outreach strategy.
• CleanSlate Centers: Outpatient addiction treatment chain focused on MAT (primarily buprenorphine and naltrexone) across multiple states. Comparable to ITS on office-based opioid treatment delivery and integrated behavioral health offerings.
• Pinnacle Treatment Centers: Multi-state network of outpatient and residential SUD treatment programs offering MAT, IOP, and co-occurring disorder services. Comparable to ITS on the integrated outpatient MAT/IOP model and Medicaid payer relationships.
• Crossroads Treatment Centers: Outpatient MAT-focused provider with 100+ locations primarily in the eastern US. Comparable to ITS on office-based opioid treatment delivery, counseling integration, and Medicaid-funded patient populations.

Regional players

• Terros Health: Arizona-based integrated behavioral health and primary care provider with MAT services, serving AHCCCS members in Maricopa County. Closest regional peer to ITS on Arizona Medicaid MAT delivery and whole-person integrated care.
• Southwest Behavioral & Health Services: Arizona-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering outpatient SUD, mental health, and primary care services. Directly comparable to ITS on Arizona geography, AHCCCS payer mix, and integrated behavioral/physical health model.

Emerging players

• Bicycle Health: Telehealth-based MAT provider offering buprenorphine treatment via virtual visits across multiple states. Represents a partial competitive overlap with ITS's buprenorphine (Suboxone) line and a leading indicator of telehealth substitution risk for the outpatient MAT category.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral health operator with a broad portfolio of residential and outpatient SUD programs. Overlaps with ITS on outpatient MAT and co-occurring disorder services but is far more diversified across acuity levels and geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@intensivetreatmentsystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/itsofaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intensive-treatment-systems---north-clinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/its.of.az
• Xx.com/ITSofAZ

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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