Waves Behavioral Health
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 12400 Menaul Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicineInpatient Residential
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Accreditation
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Albuquerque
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Waves Behavioral Health
Which levels of care does Waves Behavioral Health have?
They treat people at outpatient, telemedicine and inpatient residential. Outpatient keeps you at home and working, and a residential stay takes you out of the place you were using in.
Is detox part of what Waves Behavioral Health offers?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Albuquerque, 2.8 miles away.
What special programs does Waves Behavioral Health offer?
They offer a program for veterans, which not every center around Albuquerque does.
Are remote sessions an option at Waves Behavioral Health?
They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Albuquerque often still has to be in person.
How many options are within driving distance?
There are 8 more within a short drive of Albuquerque, so this does not have to be the only call you make.
What if there is depression or anxiety as well?
Dual diagnosis means both are present, and treating them together is the current standard of care. An integrated program treats both in one place. A sequential one treats the substance use first, which leaves a gap. Bring any existing diagnosis and the name of whoever is treating it.
Does medication replace counseling?
Three medications sit under that phrase, and which one suits someone is a clinical decision. Methadone is dispensed under rules of its own, often daily at first, which is a practical difference rather than a medical one. A prescriber is the only person who can judge which of the three fits your situation.
Is there a waiting list?
A bed is not something anyone can hold for you on a maybe, which is most of why lists exist. A medical need moves someone up a list, and withdrawal risk is the usual reason. Ask who to call if things get worse while you are waiting, and write that number down.