Desert Hills of New Mexico

5310 Sequoia Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

Tel:  (800) 765-7330

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Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  Desert Hills provides a continuum of behavioral health services ranging from Sub-Acute Residential Treatment to Community Based Programs.

The Residential Treatment Programs (RTC) are semi-secure with 24-hour supervision. The program specialties include treatment for children, ages 5-11, who are severely emotionally disturbed; adolescents, ages 11-18, who are experiencing sexually maladaptive behaviors; adolescents who have a dual-diagnosis including substance abuse; and adolescents who are MR/DD.

Desert Hills has a special all female unit that is Dialectical Behavioral therapy adherent. The program is female adolescents ages 13-18 who struggle with intense emotional dysregulation. These teens may exhibit self-injurious behaviors or have constant suicidal urges or attempts. They may also have intense acting out behaviors such as aggression towards other peers or adults.

The Community-Based Programs include Behavior Management Services (BMS), Day Treatment, and an Out-Patient Medication Management Clinic.

Familyworks, Inc. (a separate corporation) provides Treatment Foster Care for children and adolescents, ages 5-18.

Accreditation:

• Joint Commission Accredited and Licensed by the state of New Mexico