Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers in New Mexico
Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026
Our directory lists 128 MAT programs across New Mexico, with the largest concentrations in Albuquerque (26), Espanola (7) and Santa Fe (6).
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications — methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone — with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the evidence-based gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Treatment landscape in New Mexico:
- New Mexico Medicaid covers addiction services
- Cultural integration of healing practices
- Specialized Native American programs
- Desert and mountain recovery environments
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MAT programs in New Mexico
Albuquerque · 26 centers
Healing Addiction in Our Community
Albuquerque, NM
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HopeWorks
Albuquerque, NM
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Icarus Behavioral Health
Albuquerque, NM
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Sage Neuroscience Center
Albuquerque, NM
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Turning Point Recovery Center Inc
Albuquerque, NM
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University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
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Duke City Recovery Toolbox LLC
Albuquerque, NM
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First Choice Community Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
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NM Department of Health
Albuquerque, NM
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Central New Mexico Treatment Center
Albuquerque, NM
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First Choice Community Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
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Albuquerque Treatment Services LLC
Albuquerque, NM
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First Choice Community Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
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First Choice Community Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
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First Choice Community Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
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Albuquerque Health Services NW
Albuquerque, NM
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Albuquerque Health Services NW
Albuquerque, NM
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Bernalillo County Department of
Albuquerque, NM
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South Valley Health Services
Albuquerque, NM
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Turning Point Recovery Center Inc
Albuquerque, NM
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Espanola · 7 centers
Presbyterian Medical Services
Espanola, NM
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Santa Fe Mountain Center Inc
Espanola, NM
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Espanola Health Services
Espanola, NM
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El Centro Family Health
Espanola, NM
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El Centro Family Health
Espanola, NM
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Rio Arriba County Department of
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Santa Fe · 6 centers
Presbyterian Medical Services
Santa Fe, NM
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Santa Fe Recovery Center
Santa Fe, NM
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Santa Fe Health Services
Santa Fe, NM
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Life Link
Santa Fe, NM
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Nambe Pueblo
Santa Fe, NM
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Las Cruces · 4 centers
Zia Recovery Center
Las Cruces, NM
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BHC Mesilla Valley Hospital
Las Cruces, NM
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ALT Recovery Group
Las Cruces, NM
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Rio Rancho · 4 centers
Desert Mountain Healing IOP LLC
Rio Rancho, NM
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Icarus Behavioral Health
Rio Rancho, NM
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Icarus Behavioral Health
Rio Rancho, NM
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Rio Rancho Health Services
Rio Rancho, NM
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Gallup · 2 centers
Four Corners Detox Recovery Center
Gallup, NM
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Presbyterian Medical Services
Gallup, NM
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Las Vegas · 2 centers
El Centro Family Health
Las Vegas, NM
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El Centro Family Health
Las Vegas, NM
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Roswell · 2 centers
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center
Roswell, NM
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Silver City · 2 centers
Tu Casa
Silver City, NM
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Recovery Management Center
Silver City, NM
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Alamogordo · 1 center
Presbyterian Medical Services
Alamogordo, NM
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Anton Chico · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Anton Chico, NM
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Artesia · 1 center
Presbyterian Medical Services
Artesia, NM
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Belen · 1 center
Recovery Services of New Mexico
Belen, NM
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Carlsbad · 1 center
Carlsbad LifeHouse Inc
Carlsbad, NM
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Clovis · 1 center
Mental Health Resources Inc
Clovis, NM
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Coyote · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Coyote, NM
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Crownpoint · 1 center
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility
Crownpoint, NM
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Deming · 1 center
Recovery Management Center
Deming, NM
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Edgewood · 1 center
First Choice Community Healthcare
Edgewood, NM
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Embudo · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Embudo, NM
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Farmington · 1 center
Cenikor Foundation
Farmington, NM
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Lordsburg · 1 center
Recovery Management Center
Lordsburg, NM
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Los Lunas · 1 center
First Choice Community Healthcare
Los Lunas, NM
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Pena Blanca · 1 center
Santa Fe Mountain Center Inc
Pena Blanca, NM
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Penasco · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Penasco, NM
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Portales · 1 center
Mental Health Resources Inc
Portales, NM
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Questa · 1 center
Presbyterian Medical Services
Questa, NM
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Ribera · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Ribera, NM
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Roy · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Roy, NM
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Ruidoso · 1 center
Presbyterian Medical Services
Ruidoso, NM
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Springer · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Springer, NM
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Taos · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Taos, NM
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Thoreau · 1 center
WNMMG Thoreau
Thoreau, NM
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Truchas · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Truchas, NM
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Tucumcari · 1 center
Mental Health Resources Inc
Tucumcari, NM
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Velarde · 1 center
Hoy Recovery Program Inc
Velarde, NM
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Wagon Mound · 1 center
El Centro Family Health
Wagon Mound, NM
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Zuni · 1 center
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Centennial Care
Centennial Care covers all MAT medications; the state expanded prescribing authority so certified peer-support workers can accompany patients to induction visits.
State regulations
New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) licenses OTPs; MAT is available in most Indian Health Service-affiliated clinics.
- Medicaid81
- Cash or self-payment80
- Private health insurance70
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid57
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)56
- Medicare54
- Outpatient75
- Regular outpatient treatment70
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment59
- Intensive outpatient treatment17
- Outpatient detoxification17
Frequently Asked Questions About MAT in New Mexico
Who is eligible for mat treatment in New Mexico?
Adults with a clinical diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) are eligible for mat treatment in New Mexico. A licensed clinician confirms the diagnosis during intake using DSM-5 criteria, and the provider verifies identity and medical history before the first dose or injection.
Do I have to pay for counseling separately from the medication?
It depends on the program. Bundled MAT programs include counseling in a single weekly or monthly fee. Others bill counseling separately ($40–$150 per session). Centennial Care and most commercial plans cover both components when delivered by a licensed provider.
What is the Centennial Care copay for mat visits?
Centennial Care copays for MAT visits are typically $0–$3, and are often waived for patients with behavioral-health conditions. Pharmacy copays for buprenorphine or naltrexone prescriptions follow the same schedule.
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor to start mat?
Most New Mexico commercial plans do not require a PCP referral for behavioral-health or MAT services; you can typically self-refer to a mat provider. HMO plans may require a referral — check your plan’s Summary of Benefits.
Does New Mexico allow telehealth induction for MAT?
Yes. DEA rules were permanently expanded in 2024 to allow audio-video telehealth for initial buprenorphine prescribing, and New Mexico law mirrors federal policy. Methadone induction still requires an in-person visit at an OTP for the first dose, though subsequent counseling can be delivered via telehealth. Naltrexone can be prescribed via telehealth with labs done in New Mexico.
How long does mat treatment typically last in New Mexico?
Many New Mexico patients stay on mat for a year or more, and some stay indefinitely. Duration depends on individual stability, quality of life, and risk of relapse. Research consistently shows that longer MAT duration is associated with lower overdose mortality.
How do I find a mat provider near me in New Mexico?
Use the SAMHSA treatment locator at findtreatment.gov, filter by New Mexico, and search for medications offered. You can also browse our directory of MAT programs filtered to New Mexico, or call 988 for live referrals from a trained counselor.
Can I drive myself home from the first mat dose in New Mexico?
New Mexico programs generally recommend arranging a ride for the first induction visit, since initial drowsiness is common. After the first 1–2 weeks at a stable dose, patients typically resume driving and most daily activities without restriction.
Are there allergic reactions to mat?
True allergic reactions to methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone are rare. Rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing after a dose should be treated as an emergency — call 911 or go to a New Mexico emergency department. The MAT team can switch medications after stabilization.
What pain medication can I receive during delivery while on mat?
Standard labor epidurals are fully compatible with MAT. If post-operative opioid pain relief is needed after cesarean, higher doses may be required due to tolerance. The New Mexico anesthesiology and MAT teams coordinate the post-operative pain plan before delivery.
Does Centennial Care cover counseling along with mat?
Yes. Centennial Care covers individual therapy, group sessions, and care coordination at New Mexico MAT clinics without separate deductibles in most plans. Peer-recovery support services are also covered in New Mexico.
What about life insurance applications — do they ask about mat?
Life-insurance applications typically ask about current medications and substance-use history. Failing to disclose can void a policy. Some insurers rate MAT neutrally for stable long-term patients; shop among carriers and consider no-medical-exam policies if rates are unfavorable.
Other Treatment Options in New Mexico
Medication-Assisted Treatment in Other States
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