NM Department of Health - Turquoise Lodge Hospital

Specialized Focus

• Medical detoxification, social rehabilitation, and intensive outpatient programs tailored to adults.
• Dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Services prioritized for pregnant women, injecting drug users, and parents regaining custody.

Amenities, Activities, and Experience

• Facility Features:
  • Safe and protective hospital-based recovery environment.
  • Tobacco-free facility.
  • Family education and support programs integrated into treatment.
• Accessibility:
  • Easily accessible via public transportation.
  • Private transportation options available for convenience.
• Holistic Care:
  • Structured daily programs to support recovery.
  • Community recovery supports, mindfulness activities, and relapse prevention.

Treatments Offered

• Detoxification:
  • Medically monitored detox lasting 5-10 days.
  • FDA-approved medications like methadone and buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms.
• Rehabilitation Programs:
  • Social Rehabilitation (25-30 days): Includes individual and group counseling, and life skills training.
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Weekly sessions for 3-6 months with a focus on relapse prevention.
• Therapies:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, and motivational interviewing.
  • Family education and integration with community support services.

Specific Target Audience

• Adults aged 18+ with substance use and mental health conditions.
• Services prioritize:
  • Pregnant women and injecting drug users.
  • Parents working to regain custody.
  • LGBTQ+ individuals and veterans.

Key Staff Information

• Multidisciplinary team of licensed medical, psychiatric, pharmacy, nursing, and counseling professionals.
• Led by Hospital Administrator Jeff LaMure.
• Staff trained in addiction medicine and evidence-based recovery methods.