Outpatient Alcohol Treatment
The Alcohol Specialty Clinic will be closed from April 20, 2023 through September 1, 2023 for the summer break.
Serving Albuquerque and Surrounding Communities
Are you concerned about your drinking? Are you concerned about the drinking of a loved one?
@UNM is an outpatient alcohol-treatment clinic, available to residents of Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
We are located within the UNM Psychology Clinic on the main campus of the University of New Mexico.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IF I CALL?
To better understand your situation, we will ask you a brief set of questions over the phone, provide information about the clinic, and answer any questions you have. You may call us to leave a message on our confidential voice mailbox at (505) 277-5165 and we aim to respond promptly (within 2-3 business days).
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IF I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
Every individual who comes into the clinic will be scheduled for a first appointment with a clinician within the next 5-7 business days. Discussion will then be made with the individual about treatment options and goals.
PAYMENT
@UNM aims to offer affordable options for the treatment of alcohol use disorders. At this time, @UNM does not accept insurance. We currently offer a low-cost, sliding scale payment method, based on your income.
@UNM IS A TRAINING CLINIC
All alcohol treatment services are conducted by UNM Clinical Psychology graduate students. All students are supervised by licensed clinical psychologists who have experience working with clients with addiction-related concerns.
TREATMENT SUPERVISORS
- Margo Hurlocker, Ph.D.
- Theresa Moyers, Ph.D.
- Jane Ellen Smith, Ph.D.
- Kamilla Venner, Ph.D.
- Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D.
@UNM maintains a strict policy of confidentiality. With very few exceptions, no information will be given to anyone outside the clinic. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
MISSION STATEMENT
We believe in an individualized, collaborative approach to treatment. Treatment plans will be individalized to clients' specific goals and needs. When possible, empirically supported assessments and treatments willl be conducted.
We believe that abstinence may be the best choice for some clients but not for others. We will work with clients to develop and work towards their own treatment goals.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Individual Therapy
- Couples & Family Treatment for Alcohol
- Relapse Prevention
- Referral Sources
SERVICES NOT PROVIDED
- Court-Mandated Alcohol Assessment
- Medications
- Detoxification
- On-Site Urinalysis
- Inpatient/Residential Care
- Billing to Health Insurance
1820 Sigma Chi Road
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 277-5165
Hours: Monday–Friday 9–5
