Ascend Recovery

883 Lead Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

✓ Joint Commission 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Ascend Recovery

  • Location: Albuquerque, NM — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Life Skills, Recreation Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Ascend Recovery

Ascend Recovery is set in a peaceful residential area and offers individualized care for men and women who are seeking help for alcohol and drug addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment at Ascend Recovery is designed in a tiered approach where clients progress through 3 ascending phases of recovery. The first phase is the traditional residential experience. The next phase, clients focus on vocational and educational pursuits, all while still working on sobriety. The last phase is a sober living facility that focuses on treatment and reentry into society. Ascend Recovery is an evidence-based and holistic approach center that uses therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family systems, life skills, equine therapy, and individual and group sessions. Ascend Recovery’s typical length of stay is between 30-90 days. Ascend Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Ascend Recovery residential program is set in a residential location with lush greenery and a small, peaceful pond. New clients of Ascend Recovery typically share a room with a client who has been there longer. They do offer private rooms, however this is based upon an assessment to see if it is the healthiest option. Ascend Recovery has an all purpose recreation room, an area designated for gym equipment, basketball hoop, ping pong table, and drum set. Ascend Recovery employs an on-site chef who puts a weekly menu together based on dietary needs and prepares meals fresh each day.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Ascend Recovery provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women

Amenities & Features

Fitness Center
Gourmet Dining

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
Quetiapine Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team
Private for-profit organization
IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicaid Other State funds Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with eating disorders Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping permitted without restriction
Assertive community treatment Assisted Outpatient Treatment Chronic disease/illness management Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Intensive case management Illness management and recovery Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Ascend Recovery

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30+ days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Ascend Recovery offers 3 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Ascend Recovery works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

883 Lead Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

Quick Facts

Program30+ days
Capacity6-15 beds
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Individual Treatment Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ascend Recovery accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Ascend Recovery offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Life Skills, Recreation Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in NM or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30+ days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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