Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center

3405 West Pan American Freeway Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Albuquerque, New Mexico

502-222-0355

About Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center

The Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a 36 bed residential facility providing 24 hour care for males aged 13 to 17 diagnosed with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. They accept Medicaid in addition to private insurance and self payment. Their trauma informed approach is based on the principles of the Building Bridges Initiative.

Diverse Services

Offering individual, group and family counseling, they have specialized programs for court referred clients and those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Adolescents with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED) also have a place in their facility. LGBTQ clients are welcome and made to feel seen and appreciated.

Therapy and Education Services

Treatment utilizes modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and art therapy. Therapeutic outdoor activities like hiking and horticulture are employed as well. Medication management and speech and language therapy are provided, as are medical and dental services. I was encouraged by the emphasis placed on education, with four classrooms for grades six through 12. Special education services are also available.

Activity Based Amenities

Activity therapy is a focus, with amenities including a high school sized gymnasium, a playing field and a sand volleyball court. I like that they partner with the Santa Fe Mountain Center for experiential and wilderness therapy. Adolescents participate in activities like camping and rock climbing while learning important wilderness survival skills.

Nature Trails and Open Spaces

The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space program preserves seven distinct areas in the Sandia foothills for recreation and relaxation to support your residential therapy. Various trails offer scenic and serene environments for hiking and mountain biking. Explore the desert landscape of the Bear Canyon Trails or take a shaded walk through the trees on the Tree Spring Trail. The La Luz Trail has a reputation for being challenging. The Paseo Del Pasque Trail is known for its great running conditions.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Rec Room & Activities

Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.

Art Therapy

Art and music are mediums that connect with our feelings, making them a great recovery tool during addiction treatment. Studies show that combining art/music and drug rehab can have a greater therapeutic impact than drug rehab alone, as you’re able to access parts of your brain and body that you may not have access to during traditional talk therapy. Benefits of art/music therapy include lowering stress and anxiety, promoting healthy neurochemicals, and providing stress relief.

Adventure Therapy

Hiking is a great way to relieve stress, get perspective, navigate challenges, connect with nature, and improve your health - all essential components of sustaining long-term recovery. Studies also show that the body releases endorphins during physical activities like hiking. These endorphins improve mood and act as a natural pain reliever.

Day School

Addiction treatment programs provide an opportunity to get your life back on track with access to school classes or college courses. Whether you want to finish your GED or go back to school to learn a new trade, facilities often enlist tutors and teachers who are certified or licensed by the state to oversee self-study or distance-learning education.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

At a young adult program in New Mexico, participants have the opportunity to develop relationships that offer mutual support. The comfortable, age-appropriate environment also makes them feel more at home and more likely to participate.

Adult Program

Treatment at an adult program in New Mexico varies, based on the individual’s needs. Many programs provide a full continuum of care, ranging from initial intervention and detox to recovery aftercare.

Men's Rehab

Addiction can manifest differently in women and men. Men’s rehab in New Mexico offers behavioral and medication-assisted treatments that have demonstrated to be most effective for men.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in New Mexico helps women address the needs that drive their addictive behaviors and develop the tools they need for successful recovery. These are often different than the challenges faced by men.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Also referred to as residential treatment, inpatient drug rehab in New Mexico provides round-the-clock supervision while you live at the rehab facility. You’ll participate in various counseling sessions, receive nutritional care, and learn how to live a full life in recovery.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

When you choose aftercare rehab in New Mexico, you receive access to resources that provide ongoing support for recovery. Common aftercare services include career counseling, legal advice, academic support, financial planning, and therapy, which may continue for at least a year after initial rehab.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

New Mexico dual diagnosis treatment gives you access to the specialists you need to treat both mental health and substance abuse disorders. This is key to successful recovery, since these conditions significantly affect one another.