New Mexico’s Health Care Authority will roll out seven certified community behavioral health clinics in January 2025.
New Mexico’s Health Care Authority is preparing to roll out seven certified community behavioral health clinics across the state in January with the goal of expanding access to mental health and substance abuse treatment.
The behavioral health clinics will also offer 24/7 crisis services for people experiencing mental health emergencies, according to a November Legislative Finance Committee analyst report . People of all ages and insurance statuses will be able to receive care.
The clinics are funded by $15 million in Government Results & Opportunity Program monies appropriated by the Legislature, with three to six more in the pipeline, according to Eric Chenier, Legislative Finance Committee principal analyst. The funds are required to be spent within two fiscal years. The first round of clinic locations are set to open Jan. 1 at:
- University of New Mexico Health System in Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties
- Presbyterian Medical Services in San Juan County
- All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center in Bernalillo County
- Carlsbad Life House in Eddy County
- Families & Youth Innovations Plus in Doña Ana County
- Santa Fe Recovery Center in Santa Fe and McKinley Counties
- Mental Health Resources in Curry County