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Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Housing
Information on Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Housing
The Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness recently commissioned a report on recovery housing in Albuquerque. This new report, released in June 2024, assesses the landscape of recovery housing in Albuquerque and its capacity while also making recommendations.
What is Recovery Housing
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines recovery housing as safe, healthy, family-like, substance-free living environments that support individuals in their recovery from addiction.
Why?
This study supports the city's commitment to recovery housing and informs our strategic plan to bolster recovery housing.
Recovery Housing Report Findings
The report finds Albuquerque has 18 recovery housing providers, with about 800 beds available. All facilities range from levels 2 to 4.
Below is a chart outlining the levels of recovery housing:
The new report further evaluates the need for expansion and barriers to access.
The report also supports adopting the National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR) standard and SAMHSA’s best practices for recovery housing.
The City of Albuquerque funds substance use disorder treatment for clients meeting the criteria below. Potential clients make an appointment for a substance use disorder assessment directly with one of the City’s treatment providers.
Criteria for Path Program Clients
Actively in need of substance use disorder treatment
Not currently receiving Medicaid full benefits
Not receiving substance use treatment through other funding sources
Be a resident of the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County
If a client has commercial insurance that covers the cost of Behavioral Health Services, the client is eligible for a voucher if the deductible is greater than $2,500 OR the co-pay is $35 or higher, and the client meets other established criteria.
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