In Balance Transitional Living

About In Balance Transitional Living

In Balance Transitional Living is a licensed residential aftercare community in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in structured support for young men ages 17–28 recovering from substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Using a 3-phase system including foundation, building, and independence stages, they focus on helping residents develop life skills, regain educational or work pathways, and embrace accountability. Their approach emphasizes community, responsibility, and long-term success combined with clinical care and peer connection.

Recovery Housing and Youth Substance Abuse Treatment in Tucson

At its core, In Balance specializes in transitional living for young adult males who have completed primary treatment and are navigating the next steps toward independence. Their programming includes a foundation phase with an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and 90 meetings in 90 days, followed by phases that gradually grant more freedoms, responsibility, and integration into school or work.

For college students, there is a dedicated collegiate recovery campus and an optional alum step-down housing (“Sober Park”) to smooth the transition post-program.

When you enter treatment here, expect full-time therapists on staff, weekly individual therapy, monthly family sessions, and home groups rooted in the 12-step model. Clinical oversight ensures that both substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns are addressed. Life skills like money management, cooking, work-school balance, basic auto/home maintenance, time management, and recreational activities are woven into daily routines to reinforce independence and stability.

Building Life Skills and Community Brotherhood

Life skills education is a cornerstone of the In Balance experience. From the beginning, participants learn practical tools for independent living—balancing a job or classes, managing finances and self-care, and maintaining a home. These lessons are paired with structured responsibility and support so that skills translate into sustainable habits after graduation.

Equally important is their focus on community and “sober fun.” Residents take part in recreational and social activities, outdoor excursions, and regular group events that build connection, self-esteem, and accountability. Many alumni report that these relationships become lifelong supports and are as meaningful to their recovery as formal therapy.

Access, Accreditation, and Payment Options

In Balance serves young adult men throughout Arizona, with two residential campuses in Tucson—one near major colleges and one in a historic collegiate estate—offering both in-person living and residential care. The staff includes multiple full-time therapists, a clinical supervisor, and a director of clinical services; many on staff are alumni, bringing lived experience alongside professional training.

The program is tuition-based for residential phases; insurance often covers the IOP in Phase One. While full rates and sliding scale options are not publicly listed, the inclusive pricing typically covers housing, therapy, life-skills training, and amenities.