1501 San Pedro Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Located at 1501 San Pedro Street SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), 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 buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include military insurance (TRICARE) and private health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission.
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Bernalillo County, NM has 30 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 671,747 residents. 10 facilities in the county list detox services, including Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic. 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.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic accepts federal military insurance (e.g., tricare) and private health insurance. 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. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and clients who have experienced trauma.
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).
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic is #6 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, under 1 miles), Bernalillo County CARE Campus – Behavioral Health Services CARE Campus (Albuquerque, 1.3 miles), and State of the Heart Recovery Inc (Albuquerque, 1.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic directly at 505-265-1711 x2237. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic.
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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. Logo courtesy of va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Use Disorders Program Clinic.
