Shadow Mountain Recovery – ABQ

Substance Abuse · New Mexico · Paid

Residential and outpatient addiction treatment in Albuquerque, offering detox, inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization, and aftercare for adults. Shadow Mountain is located at 7500 Jefferson St NE with 24/7 admissions at 505-302-3720. Fathers can call confidentially for an assessment; most insurance plans, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and clinicians help coordinate family support.

Contact & Details

Address: 7500 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: 505-302-3720

Hours: 24/7

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in New Mexico

New Mexico district courts handle divorce and custody in each of its 13 judicial districts. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under HSD. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe are the largest cities. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid organization.

More Substance Abuse in New Mexico

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  • Hogares Inc. – Substance Abuse — Addiction treatment and integrated family services in Santa Fe, including outpatient substance use counseling, medication-assisted treatment
  • Southwest Counseling Center – Addiction — Substance use treatment in Las Cruces, serving southern New Mexico fathers and families with outpatient counseling, DWI programs, and referr
  • Endorphin Power Company – ABQ — Recovery community organization in Albuquerque offering sober living, peer support, and structured fitness-based programming for people rebu
  • AA Meetings – New Mexico — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held across New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Farmington, and smaller communities. Meet

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.