West Valley ASAP IOP Program

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The Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) has proven itself Arizona's finest treatment program for young people involved with alcohol and drugs since 1991. All ASAP Programming is based on research proven, "best practices" interventions. Designed by three Phoenix-area psychologists, Dr. Phil Lett, Dr. Mark Rohde and Dr. Curtis Walling, the ASAP intensive outpatient program (IOP) pursues the "real-world" changes in home, family, peer, and school environments that yield lasting sobriety and a vastly improved quality of life for the entire family. The goal of the ASAP IOP Program is to help adolescents and their families to reestablish a sober, safe, and mutually supportive relationship.

Active participation is required of both adolescents and their parents. Interventions include comprehensive admission evaluation, drug education, coping skills training, emotional processing, group therapy, multifamily therapy, and urine drug testing. An eclectic treatment model and an eclectic staff are utilized to approach adolescents from many diverse angles. The ASAP Handbook and FAQ's orient adolescents and their parents to the ASAP program. The ASAP Curriculum is utilized as an effective teaching took at all sites, and many ASAP handouts are utilized for growth-oriented homework assignments. Parents are taught the best techniques for urine drug testing at home that can serve as the best deterrent of ongoing drug use. Outcome studies and satisfaction surveys are conducted to measure treatment success and provide the feedback necessary for continuous quality improvement. All ASAP treatment is research-based. No smoking is allowed in ASAP facilities. Strict adherence to the highest ethical standards is maintained.

ASAP contracts with all major private health insurance companies (the one exception is TriCare). ASAP is not an AHCCCS Provider, ASAP is not contracted with AHCCCS. For admission, or for more information, call (602)434-0249.

The following biographical sketches introduce you to the three psychologists who founded the ASAP Program.

Phillip D. Lett, Ph.D. - Dr. Lett is a licensed psychologist who has been practicing in Phoenix since 1989. He began his career working with children and adolescents in 1978 at a youth rehabilitative services campus. He is the founder of Professional Psychology Associates, PC and Clinical director of the Center for Lifestyle Change, an adult intensive outpatient substance abuse program established in 1989. His interests and specialties include addictive behavior, psychological assessment, neuropsychology, learning disabilities, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Dr. Lett is a member of the National Register of health Service Providers in Psychology, holds a Certificate of Proficiency in Psychoactive Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment from the American Psychological Association School of Professional Psychology, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Disability Management Specialist. He also holds a certificate of completion meeting all requirements as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as required by Department of Transportation (DOT) 40 CFR Part 40.281 (2).

Curtis Walling, Ph.D. - Dr. Walling is a 4th generation native Arizonan, born and raised in Phoenix. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Florida in 1987. Dr Walling has worked in private practice since 1987 and completed an ADA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Boston VA Outpatient Clinic, specializing in the treatment of substance use disorders, adolescents, and development disorders. Dr Walling has held past appointments as Director of Psychology at Charter Hospital, Clinical Director at Devereux Arizona, and Director of Outpatient Chemical Dependency at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr Walling currently serves as the Clinical Director of the ASAP Program, overseeing daily operations and providing clinical supervision to all ASAP staff. Dr Walling operates a private practice in Mesa, Arizona, and also serves as the Clinical Director for Project LESS, Learning Effective Sobriety Skills, an IOP CD Program for adults 18 and over in Mesa, Arizona. You will reach Dr Walling directly when you contact ASAP at (602) 434-0249.

Mark Rohde, Ph.D. - Dr. Rohde is a licensed psychologist with Family PsychAssociates, a multi-specialty practice. He has been in practice in Metro Phoenix since 1978 after serving in administrative positions in a community mental health center and a residential treatment center. In addition to his role with ASAP, Dr. Rohde is a principal of BehavoriaLogic, a software development firm, and is Vice-President of notMYkid.org, a not-for-profit parent-help organization. He has expertise in the assessment and treatment of addictive disorders, learning difficulties, attention deficits, and a variety of challenges faced by children, adolescents, and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, Dr. Rohde conducts counseling groups for children and teens. Dr. Rohde holds Diplomate status with the American Academy of Assessment Psychology and specialty credentialing from the APA College of Professional Psychology for addictive disorders. His doctorate is from Union Graduate School and he has completed three years of post-graduate training in family systems therapy.

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Do not treat opiod addiction

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Substance abuse counseling approach

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking not permitted

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Outpatient
• Intensive outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State department of health

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Private health insurance

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Adolescents

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Ancillary Services

• Group counseling offered
• Motivational interviewing

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Age Groups Accepted

• Children/adolescents

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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