First Choice Community Healthcare – South Valley Medical Center

First Choice Community Healthcare South Valley in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is part of a greater medical network that serves adults and adolescents who are struggling with behavioral health issues. Here, you'll find comprehensive support if you're experiencing mental health struggles or need treatment for a substance use disorder. Care is offered in an outpatient setting. You can get referred to an affiliate or partner organization if you need more robust services like detoxification or residential treatment. They accept policies from most major insurance providers.

When you start treatment here, you'll first undergo a thorough evaluation with a behavioral health specialist. They'll determine what your recovery needs are and how to best meet those needs. If you're seeking support for substance use disorder, your treatment plan may include medication management. This is a therapy for people navigating recovery from an alcohol or opioid use disorder. Medication assisted treatment can help you manage your cravings.

This therapy is best used alongside addiction counseling. When you work one on one with a specialized counselor, you'll learn how to reframe your thoughts and build critical skills for success. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, you’ll learn how to identify triggers that have contributed to your drug use. You’ll also learn how to identify and manage thoughts of addiction. You'll gain critical coping skills that will support you as you navigate recovery in the real world.

There are also intentional family counseling services. This will empower your loved ones with the skills they need to help support you throughout recovery.

Finally, you'll get connected to other community resources where you can continue the momentum you're developing in outpatient care. This sets you up for successful long term recovery.