800-671-4304Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services
About Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services
Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services is a public health and safety department in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They administer CARE Campus, a direct mental health and substance use care clinic for all Bernalillo County residents.
You can access inpatient social detox, short term residential services, supportive housing and more. All of their services are available at no cost to you, regardless of insurance status.
Quick Access to Crisis Care
One great feature I noticed was their crisis services. They provide a crisis stabilization unit to serve individuals with mental health conditions and dual diagnosis. You can receive ongoing support for up to 14 days to reach stabilization.
They also offer a Public Inebriate Intervention Program. This service serves as an alternative to jail or the emergency room for people arrested for public intoxication. You can remain in care for up to 23 hours.
Reentry Services in Albuquerque
I also think it’s beneficial that they provide reentry services. Individuals released from the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) can visit their downtown location to receive support and guidance. You can access services to improve your overall situation and reintegrate into your community.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Harm Reduction
You can also access MAT here. This approach uses FDA approved medications to help you manage the physical symptoms of quitting substances. They provide introductions to 12 step programs, as well as connections to other levels of care to support your journey.
They also offer Narcan training and distribution. Narcan is a life saving opioid overdose reversal medication. You’ll benefit from harm reduction strategies to protect yourself and others.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other's recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other's recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Mariah Bourne earned a Master of Arts in Community Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has worked as a research associate on addiction and treatment studies, including opioid craving interventions. Today, she is a freelance writer. She’s passionate about sharing knowledge and resources to help others start their recovery journey.
Nikki Wisher is an Atlanta-based content writer with over a decade of experience specializing in health and wellness. While she spends most of her days writing about various aspects of health, from addiction recovery to fitness to skin care, she also writes content in many other areas like photography, beauty, and marketing. Her passion project is her inclusive running blog, forallrunners.com.
