Who We Help in Tucson
Tucson is a city where people put down roots. Students who came for the University of Arizona and never left. Military families stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base who made this home. Retirees who followed the sunshine and the slower pace. Whatever brought you here, Catalina Ridge Mental Health provides psychiatric care that meets you where you are.
We treat adults and teens 15 and older across the Tucson metro. ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, PMDD — we evaluate, diagnose, and manage treatment so you can get back to your life.
We see the UA grad student who has been powering through anxiety for years and finally hit a wall. The Davis-Monthan airman whose sleep has not been right since deployment. The retiree in Green Valley who thought retirement would fix everything but found that depression followed. The teacher at TUSD who spends all day managing other people's kids and has nothing left by 5 pm. The nurse at Banner-University Medical Center who takes care of everyone except herself.
Tucson has a laid-back reputation, but that does not mean life here is easy. The heat, the isolation, the cost of living — it adds up. We are here to help when it does.
Our Approach
We are a psychiatry practice. That means medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and diagnosis. Our job is the medical side — figuring out what is going on and getting you on the right treatment.
Your first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation. We take the time to listen to your story — your symptoms, your history, your goals, what has worked before and what has not. We do not rush through it. A good evaluation is the foundation of good treatment.
For patients who have struggled with medications in the past, we offer GeneSight testing. It is a cheek swab that shows how your body processes different psychiatric medications — so we can make smarter choices instead of guessing. We also provide ESA letter evaluations for patients whose treatment includes an emotional support animal.
For Students
The University of Arizona enrolls over 45,000 students. Pima Community College serves thousands more across multiple campuses. College is when a lot of mental health conditions surface for the first time — ADHD that was manageable in high school becomes overwhelming, anxiety spikes with academic and social pressure, and depression can creep in when you are far from your support system.
Campus health services have long waitlists. We see students regularly and understand the academic pressures, financial stress, and adjustment challenges that come with college life in Tucson.
For Working Professionals
Tucson's economy is anchored by a few major industries. The University of Arizona is the largest employer in the region. Banner-University Medical Center and Tucson Medical Center serve the healthcare workforce. Raytheon Missiles and Defense employs thousands in aerospace and defense. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base brings a significant military and civilian workforce.
Tucson Unified School District, Pima County, and Pima Community College are major public-sector employers. Texas Instruments and Roche Tissue Diagnostics add to the tech and biotech presence. And a growing number of remote workers have chosen Tucson for the lifestyle and lower cost of living compared to Phoenix.
Whatever your work situation, we understand the stress that comes with it. We schedule appointments that work around real lives and real schedules.
Getting Started
Call us or fill out the form on this page. Our team will verify your insurance before your first visit and get you scheduled.
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Cash pay is available for patients who prefer it or do not have insurance.
Our office is at 177 N Church Ave, Suite 200, in downtown Tucson. We serve patients across Southern Arizona including Casa Grande, Green Valley, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and Sierra Vista.