An honest comparison to help you make the best decision for your recovery.
When you're comparing rehab options, you deserve clear, honest information, not marketing spin. Both Desert Recovery Centers and APN (All Points North) offer treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. But there are meaningful differences that may affect which program is right for you or your loved one.
This page presents a factual comparison to help you make an informed decision. We believe the right choice is the one that fits your clinical needs, your family's situation, and your recovery goals.
| Factor | Desert Recovery Centers | APN (All Points North) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 3 facilities in Arizona (Glendale, Scottsdale, Phoenix) | Edwards, Colorado (out of state) |
| Bed Count | Maximum 10 beds per facility | Larger program capacity |
| Clinical Leadership | Doctoral-level psychologists + board-certified psychiatrist | Multidisciplinary clinical team |
| Dual Diagnosis | Core specialization, integrated treatment | Available as part of broader offerings |
| Family Involvement | Easy: local facilities allow regular visits | Requires travel to Colorado for visits |
| Levels of Care | Residential, PHP, IOP | Residential, PHP, IOP, virtual |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission accredited | Joint Commission accredited |
| Step-Down Continuity | Same facility, same team from residential through IOP | Transition support available |
DRC operates three facilities within Arizona, in Glendale, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. You don't have to leave the state, and your family doesn't have to fly to Colorado for visits. Research consistently shows that family involvement improves treatment outcomes, and proximity makes that involvement practical.
Our intentionally small program sizes mean you receive deeply individualized attention. Your clinical team knows you by name, not by a chart number. Small programs allow for higher staff-to-client ratios and more intensive, personalized treatment.
Your treatment at DRC is led by licensed clinical psychologists with doctoral degrees, not master's-level counselors. A board-certified psychiatrist provides medication management, and our clinical director, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, oversees all treatment quality.
Treating addiction without addressing underlying mental health conditions, or vice versa, leads to relapse. Dual diagnosis treatment is not a feature we offer; it's the foundation our entire program is built on.
At DRC, you can step down from residential treatment to PHP to IOP at the same facility with the same clinical team. This continuity eliminates the disruption and risk that comes with transitioning between separate programs or providers.
Coverage varies by plan. Contact us to verify your benefits.
Desert Recovery Centers operates two luxury residential facilities in Arizona (Glendale and Scottsdale) with a 10-bed maximum per residential location, plus an outpatient center in Phoenix. All locations have doctoral-level clinical leadership. APN (All Points North) operates from Edwards, Colorado. DRC specializes in dual diagnosis treatment and allows Arizona families to stay local for regular family involvement.
Yes. DRC's residential facilities in Glendale and Scottsdale each maintain a maximum of 10 beds, creating an intimate treatment environment with high staff-to-client ratios. This small program size allows for deeply personalized treatment plans directed by licensed clinical psychologists and a board-certified psychiatrist.
Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you're ready to start treatment or just have questions, we're here for you.
Most clients begin treatment within 48 hours of their first call.