2600 Yale Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Located at 2600 Yale Avenue SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
Bernalillo County, NM has 30 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 671,747 residents. 10 facilities in the county list detox services, including University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program. 401 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 59.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 50.3 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program lists the following levels of care: detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Bernalillo County, NM has 30 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 671,747 residents: 10 list detox services, 20 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 8 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program is #4 of 26 ranked programs in Albuquerque in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are NM Department of Health – Turquoise Lodge Hospital (Albuquerque, 2.3 miles), Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic (Albuquerque, 2.3 miles), and Evolution Group Inc (Albuquerque, 2.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program has a 4.3-star rating from 57 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program directly at 505-994-7999. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program. Our helpline is not affiliated with University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with University of New Mexico Hospital – Addictions and Substance Abuse Program.
