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Walking through those doors the first day, my hands wouldn't stop shaking. Alcohol destroyed my relationships and left me completely isolated. Thankfully, the counselors here actually listened instead of lecturing. Sitting in these exact group circles changed everything for me. Hearing other people share their raw, real struggles made the loneliness disappear. Celebrating six months sober today. This place gives you your life back.View on Google →
Coming here felt like a massive leap into the unknown, especially dealing with all that shame I carried around. The team at Ascend Recovery Center didn't treat me like a problem to be solved, but a person worth helping. There were days I wanted to pack my bags and bolt, but the support here kept me grounded. Now, I actually wake up without that weight on my chest. It's hard to put into words, but this place truly changed my trajectory.View on Google →
Had an amazing experience here, one of the most personable groups of people to come to for recovery and truly helped me with developing the tools necessary to start my recovery. Did the 10 day detox and got exactly what I wanted out of the experience: healthy nutrition, great groups, and even your own personal TV in the rooms to help pass the time. If you're serious about your recovery and want a wholesome, worthwhile and safe place to do it, I recommend coming here.View on Google →
Every level of care in one building, so clients move through recovery without changing providers.
Medically supervised withdrawal is the safe first step for many people. Licensed practical nurses are on site 24 hours a day, and a medical provider sees new detox patients within hours of arrival. We monitor withdrawal with the CIWA and COWS scales and use medication when appropriate. Detox flows directly into the next level of care so momentum is not lost.
Residential treatment gives clients a structured, live-in environment for up to 30 days. Days are built around evidence-based therapy, group work, and time to rest and heal. With only 18 beds, staff know each client, and care is coordinated as clients step down toward outpatient. The setting is calm, supervised, and focused on stabilization.
Called Day Treatment in New Mexico, PHP runs Monday through Saturday with full weekday clinical days from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM and an abbreviated Saturday session. Clients attend multiple clinical groups with breaks and lunch, plus individual therapy each week. It offers hospital-level structure while clients return home each evening.
IOP meets three or five days a week for about three clinical hours per day, so clients can keep up work, school, and family responsibilities. It blends group and individual therapy with continued medication support where appropriate. IOP is a common step down from PHP or residential, or a starting point for those who do not need a higher level of care.
Standard outpatient meets two or three days a week and centers on individual therapy check-ins. It suits people who are further along in recovery and need lighter, ongoing support to maintain progress. Clients can continue an existing medication regimen while living independently. OP keeps the connection to care strong as life returns to normal.
Ascend has launched virtual services so eligible outpatient clients can attend from home. Telehealth removes travel and scheduling barriers while keeping clients connected to their clinical team. Coverage for virtual care is confirmed plan by plan during benefits verification. It is a flexible option for those balancing recovery with daily life.
Individualized care for substance use disorders and the mental health conditions that often accompany them.
CIWA-guided detox and evidence-based therapy for alcohol use disorder.
Opiate-specific detox and medication-assisted treatment.
Medically supervised detox and long-term recovery support.
Support through the crash phase and behavioral care.
Stimulant care with CBT and DBT-based therapy.
Medically supervised tapers for safe withdrawal.
Care for opioid, benzo, and stimulant prescriptions.
Care for MDMA use and co-occurring conditions.
Integrated care for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and mental health residential care.
A calm, modern space in Albuquerque designed to feel more like a home than a hospital.
From the first call to the first day, the path is clear, confidential, and matched to the client's needs.
Assessment, insurance verification, and scheduling are handled together in a single conversation. Nothing a client shares is used against them.
We complete evidence-based screenings, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, the Columbia Suicide Screening, and an ASAM level-of-care assessment, to match the client to the right program.
If a client needs medically supervised detox, we coordinate a safe arrival with 24/7 nursing. If an outpatient level fits, we start there instead.
Evidence-based therapy, medication-assisted treatment where appropriate, and wellness programming carry through each level of care as clients step down toward independence.
New Mexico faces some of the country's most serious substance use challenges, which is why accessible, individualized local care matters.
New Mexico has consistently ranked among the states with the highest drug overdose death rates in the United States.
Illicit fentanyl has driven a sharp rise in opioid-related overdose deaths across New Mexico in recent years.
New Mexico reports some of the highest rates of alcohol-related deaths per capita in the country.
Many New Mexicans who need substance use treatment do not receive it, underscoring the need for accessible local care.
Figures reflect publicly reported trends from the CDC, the New Mexico Department of Health, and SAMHSA.
Ascend is led by an experienced behavioral health team focused on quality care and strong outcomes.
Ascend offers the full continuum of care in one Albuquerque building: medical detox, inpatient rehab, mental health residential, partial hospitalization (PHP / Day Treatment), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and virtual treatment.
Starting takes one confidential phone call. Our admissions team completes the assessment, verifies insurance, and schedules intake together, so clients are not bounced between departments. Call (505) 537-5721 to begin.
We treat alcohol, opioids, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, prescription drugs, marijuana, polysubstance use, and MDMA, along with co-occurring mental health conditions and dual diagnosis.
Yes. We are approved for Medicaid, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Molina, and in network with VACCN, TriWest, and CompPsych. We verify each client's specific benefits during the first call.
Our facility is at 883 and 881 Lead Ave SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We serve Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, and Loving, Texas.
Our medication-assisted treatment uses Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Sublocade. Methadone is not in our formulary; we refer out to a federally licensed opioid treatment program when it is the right fit.
Speak with our admissions team today. Confidential, compassionate, and available to help clients find the right level of care.
Call (505) 537-5721
