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Turquoise Lodge Hospital (NM)

5400 Gibson Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87108

At Turquoise Lodge Hospital, situated in Albuquerque, they have woven together a path to recovery through their robust substance use treatment programs coupled with detoxification services. They are unwavering in their commitment to help adults conquer addiction, starting with a safe and monitored detoxification process, followed by tailored treatment plans. They offer flexibility in payment, accepting various methods including Federal funding options, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. The dedicated team at Turquoise Lodge Hospital provides supportive and expert care throughout the journey.

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Closed for the day.

Thursday 7:30am-5pm

Friday 7:30am-5pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Monday 7:30am-5pm

Tuesday 7:30am-5pm

Wednesday 7:30am-5pm

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5400 Gibson Blvd SE Albuquerque NM 87108

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: Substance use treatment; Detoxification

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): State government

License/Certification/Accreditation: State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders

Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services: Self-help groups; Housing services; Mentoring/peer support

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Hospital inpatient detoxification; Hospital inpatient treatment; Intensive outpatient treatment; Short-term residential

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services: Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services: Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling

Medical Services: Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Language Services: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Mental health services; Suicide prevention services

Opioid Medications used in Treatment: Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source: Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment: Buprenorphine detoxification; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Lofexidine/clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies: Acamprosate (Campral®); Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches: Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation

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Turquoise Lodge Hospital Services

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Substance use treatment

Refers to a diverse array of activities and services, which encompass identifying the issue (and involving the person in therapy), brief therapeutic approaches, evaluating substance abuse and associated problems, including histories of different forms of abuse, diagnosing the issue(s), and devising a treatment plan in Turquoise Lodge Hospital that may involve counseling, medical care, psychiatric care, psychological care, social services, and post-treatment support for individuals struggling with alcohol or drug problems in the Albuquerque area (as stated by the Institute of Medicine in 1990).

Detoxification

Therapy provided to individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction in Turquoise Lodge Hospital with the goal of helping them overcome their dependence.

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs

Funding from federal, state, or local government for substance abuse treatment.

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds

Funds directly from the Indian Health Service come in two forms: tribal funds through "638 contracts" authorized by public law, and urban funds through federal Title 5 grants. These funds are considered a component of the Indian healthcare system and can be utilized for programs offering behavioral health services like Turquoise Lodge Hospital or for programs that provide other health-related services.

Medicaid

A collaborative federal and state initiative that provides financial aid for medical expenses for certain individuals with limited income and resources. Medicaid programs differ in New Mexico than other states.

Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

The TRICARE health insurance program provided by the Department of Defense is available for active duty service members and be be accepted a treatment facility like Turquoise Lodge Hospital. They are not required to pay any out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment or prescriptions, and there are no insurance premiums to be paid.

Private health insurance

Refers to health insurance plans administered by private health insurance companies.

Cash or self-payment

Treatment payment is made directly by the individual, either in cash or through alternative means, instead of using health insurance.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Other medical platforms aimed at providing assistance to Medicaid recipients and patients across the New Mexico and other states.

Comprehensive mental health assessment

A diagnostic tool employed at the Turquoise Lodge Hospital facility to determine the mental, social, and developmental well-being of a patient. It can also assist in diagnosing certain neurological disorders, particular illnesses, and potential substance abuse.

Comprehensive substance use assessment

The thorough diagnosis and assessment of substance misuse which involves the psychological, social, and physical influences on addiction and recovery.

Interim services for clients

Services provided to individuals whose admission to a treatment program has been declined due to the program's inability to mitigate the harmful health effects of substance abuse, improve the person's health, and reduce the risk of disease transmission. These services are available until the individual is accepted into a treatment program.

Complete medical history/physical exam

Refers to a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's medical history and physical condition prior to their admission into the Turquoise Lodge Hospital drug treatment program. The assessment typically includes a thorough review of the person's medical history, including any past illnesses, surgeries, medications, and substance use history in New Mexico.

Screening for tobacco use

Assesses a patient's utilization of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco. It is standard practice for healthcare providers in New Mexico or any other state to periodically screen for tobacco use by inquiring about the patient's current and prior tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Screening for substance use

An evaluation conducted by Turquoise Lodge Hospital that identifies if an individual is displaying signs of substance abuse and requires rehabilitation.

Screening for mental disorders

An evaluation that determines if an individual is exhibiting signs of mental health issues and requires therapy.

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing

An apparatus that measures the blood alcohol level (BAC) based on a breath sample.

Drug or alcohol urine screening

Examines your urine to detect the existence of certain illicit drugs and prescribed medications.

HIV testing

Detects whether you have been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which weakens the immune system and can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

STD testing

An examination to identify the specific sexually transmitted infection that an individual may have contracted.

Metabolic syndrome monitoring

Refers to the process of monitoring an individual's metabolic health as part of their drug treatment program. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, that increase the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Monitoring an individual's metabolic health helps to detect any potential health issues related to substance abuse and to ensure that they receive the appropriate level of care and services at Turquoise Lodge Hospital to address their substance abuse issues and promote their overall health and well-being.

Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

An evaluation for Hepatitis C, typically recommended for individuals who fall under the following categories: Currently or previously engaged in drug injection Prior recipients of blood transfusions or organ transplants Individuals with certain medical conditions, including: a. Those who received clotting factor concentrates prior to 1987 b. Those who underwent long-term hemodialysis c. Those with persistent elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels d. Those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Aftercare/continuing care

Refers to the support and services provided to individuals after they have completed their initial drug treatment program. The goal of aftercare/continuing care is to help individuals successfully transition back into their daily lives and maintain their sobriety. These services may include ongoing counseling and therapy, support groups, and other forms of assistance to help individuals maintain their sobriety and prevent relapse.

Discharge Planning

A procedure designed to enhance the coordination of services following hospital discharge by taking into account the patient's requirements within the community.

Naloxone and overdose education

Refers to the provision of education and training on the use of the medication naloxone and the prevention of drug overdoses as part of the transition services offered by a drug treatment facility like Turquoise Lodge Hospital. Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose and save someone's life. The goal of providing naloxone and overdose education as part of a drug treatment facility's transitional services in Albuquerque is to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to respond to an opioid overdose and help prevent opioid-related deaths.

Outcome follow-up after discharge

Refers to the process of tracking and evaluating the progress of individuals who have completed their drug treatment program and have been discharged from Turquoise Lodge Hospital. The goal of outcome follow-up is to assess the effectiveness of the treatment program and to determine the long-term outcomes of the individuals who have completed the program. This may include tracking their sobriety, monitoring their physical and mental health, and assessing their progress towards their goals and objectives.

Self-help groups

Collectives where individuals who share a common concern, condition, or circumstance come together and offer mutual aid and assistance to one another.

Housing services

Programs aimed at aiding individuals in locating and securing suitable housing accommodations in Albuquerque.

Mentoring/peer support

Refers to the provision of support and guidance from individuals who have personal experience with substance abuse and recovery in Albuquerque. The goal of mentoring/peer support is to provide individuals with a positive role model and a source of encouragement and support as they navigate the recovery process.

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient

Healthcare that is administered in a hospital or healthcare facility in Albuquerque and necessitates a minimum of one overnight stay.

Outpatient

Refers to patients who receive healthcare services without having to stay overnight at a hospital or at the Turquoise Lodge Hospital treatment center.

Residential/24-hour residential

This type of care provides individuals with a safe and supportive living environment like whats offered in Turquoise Lodge Hospital where they can receive round-the-clock treatment and support with the goal of providing the appropriate level of care to overcome their substance abuse and improve their overall health.

Hospital inpatient detoxification

Refers to a type of care that is provided to individuals who are seeking treatment for substance abuse involving a hospital-based program in Albuquerque where medical supervision and support is received during the detoxification process.

Hospital inpatient treatment

Refers to a type of care that is provided to individuals who are seeking treatment for substance abuse involving a hospital-based program in Albuquerque where round-the-clock medical supervision and support is recieved during substance abuse treatment.

Intensive outpatient treatment

A program offered by Turquoise Lodge Hospital where individuals receive comprehensive treatment and support on a less frequent and less intense basis than inpatient or partial hospitalization treatment.

Short-term residential

Programs which often last 90 days or less.

Alcohol Detoxification

Refer to the medical supervision and support provided to individuals who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from alcohol use. Alcohol detoxification can be a dangerous process and can cause serious health complications if not properly managed. In Turquoise Lodge Hospital, medical professionals monitor the patient's vital signs, manage withdrawal symptoms, and provide medications and other treatments as needed to ensure a safe and comfortable detoxification process. The goal of alcohol detoxification services is to stabilize the patient, manage withdrawal symptoms, and prepare them for ongoing substance abuse treatment.

Benzodiazepines Detoxification

Implemented to aid patients in effectively and safely detoxifying from Benzodiazepines, or "Benzos," in order to progress to the subsequent phase of addiction therapy.

Cocaine Detoxification

Specialized care for those with severe cocaine addiction who need a more structured environment to detox. The program provides medical and psychological support, including medication-assisted treatment if needed, to safely help individuals detox from cocaine in Albuquerque.

Methamphetamines detoxification

Medical and psychological support to help individuals safely detoxify from methamphetamine, and may include medication-assisted treatment and other forms of support.

Opioids detoxification

Refers to the process of safely and effectively withdrawing from opioids, such as heroin or prescription painkillers, under medical supervision with the goal of providing a supportive environment where they can receive medical and psychological support and medication-assisted treatment if needed.

Medication routinely used during detoxification

Refers to the use of specific medications during the detoxification process to manage withdrawal symptoms and help individuals safely and effectively overcome their addiction to drugs in Albuquerque. These medications are prescribed and monitored by medical professionals at Turquoise Lodge Hospital and are used to alleviate physical symptoms, reduce cravings, and stabilize individuals during the detoxification process.

Hepatitis education, counseling, or support

Refers to services provided to individuals at Turquoise Lodge Hospital struggling with substance abuse and who may also be at risk for Hepatitis, a viral infection that affects the liver. The goal of these services is to educate and provide support to individuals in Albuquerque on how to prevent and manage Hepatitis, and to improve their overall health and well-being.

Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis

A blend of educational experiences created to enhance the health of individuals and communities by increasing their understanding or shaping their attitudes.

Substance use disorder education

The provision of information and training on substance use disorders to individuals receiving treatment for addiction in Albuquerque. The goal of this education is to help individuals understand the nature and causes of their addiction, as well as the various treatment options available to them.

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Comprises interventions for individuals who use tobacco and are seeking assistance with quitting, including behavioral support or counseling through group or individual sessions.

Individual counseling

A procedure where patients receive one-on-one therapy with a skilled mental health professional in a secure, empathetic, and confidential setting.

Group counseling

A type of therapy where individuals with similar experiences or problems gather with a New Mexico licensed therapist.

Mental health services

Psychological services that involve evaluating, diagnosing, treating, or providing counseling to individuals or groups to help relieve mental or emotional illnesses, symptoms, conditions, or disorders.

Suicide prevention services

Involve identifying potential warning signs; educating staff on recognizing signs of suicidal behavior and evaluating risk; and managing patients who are at risk of suicide by providing appropriate interventions, such as treating underlying mental health or substance use disorders, administering psychotropic medications, offering supportive services, and providing education. Hotlines also allow individuals to reach the closest suicide prevention mental health provider in Albuquerque for assistance.

Buprenorphine detoxification

Used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings during detoxification from opioids, such as heroin or prescription painkillers in the Turquoise Lodge Hospital facility.

Prescribes buprenorphine

A medication that is used to manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings in individuals with opioid dependence, the facility offers buprenorphine a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to manage individuals symptoms and achieve recovery from opioid addiction.

Prescribes naltrexone

Prescribes naltrexone, an FDA-approved medication used in medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders. Naltrexone is available as an injection or tablet.

Relapse prevention with naltrexone

A program or group that focuses on preventing relapse from Naltrexone by teaching individuals to change their thoughts and behaviors and avoid using alcohol as a coping mechanism for emotional or psychological triggers.

Lofexidine/clonidine detoxification

Medications that can be used to manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification from opioids, such as heroin or prescription painkillers, these medications are not opioids themselves, but they act on the central nervous system to alleviate some of the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal, such as anxiety, agitation, and sweating. Lofexidine and clonidine detoxification is typically provided under medical supervision in the drug treatment facility and may be accompanied by counseling and other supportive services.

*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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Amber Smith

October, 2022

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This is an AMAZING place. Staff is awesome and very caring. When I went they made sure to Medically evaluate me and give me meds. Food is not bad. If you a are needing help w with addiction please go to TLH.

Teslah Correia

April, 2022

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Who has actually attended TL ? If so please email me AT: miss.7es@Gmaildotcom I have some questions to ask that i know staff wont tell me

Bianca Gallegos

Year 2019

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As for the last three days my fiancé has been calling and waiting for a bed you would think they would have a bed it’s a hospital full of beds. He needs help asap and I hate that they say we will call you 3-7 days. Wth?? I pray that they call him to come in today. Why no beds?????? Its a huge hospital????

John Kirby

Year 2016

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The facility isn't great. The food is terrible. The staff seems pretty detached and even a little bored. The smoke breaks are unbearably few and far between. But the worst part of this rehab program is the people that focus on all of that …

Jennifer Urban

Year 2016

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DON'T TRUST THIS PLACE WITH YOUR LIFE! Staff left me with most Horrible experience of my life. Its a prison! They make you worse then you were.

Jesse valentine Prather

Year 2019

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The staff will help you with any and all you substance issue. Great consoling and therapy.

Y Montoya

Year 2018

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four people i know were accepted right away detoxed and then kicked out

Suumer Cornelius

Year 2014

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HORRIBLE!!!! My HIPA rights were violated on more than one occasion... Worst experience of my life! I left there worse off than when i entered... SMH!!

jackie montoya

Year 2018

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I just got go yesturday if knew what I know now would not went there. If I rate turquoise lodge is a scam from the first you go and leave. Some of the staff where offull and mean If there was a 0 I rate that. They detox but don't put thur rehab.☹

Cesar Reza

Year 2020

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I thought I'd get help but after a 6 day detox from heroin and meth I was turned down for the "rehab" they have in the same facility. They pick and choose who they deem worthy of the rehab they offer as there is no policy or set criteria …

Sawlid Temperr

Year 2017

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I was told there would be medicine to help with the withdrawals and there would be counseling. Most of the staff is quite nice. But I was in severe pain and was given ibuprophen. I literally was given some non-working medication and left in …

Indigo Leavell

Year 2021

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Not even gonna try this place after what I've read and the experience I've had with "better" places.

david ruther

July, 2022

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Turquoise lodge hospital admissions is a top-down protocol consistent with other top-down models which have little or no concern for their potential client population i.e. dehumanising. I can not speak to any of their in-house services at this time.

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Year 2021

Google

Staff is caring rooms despite being hospital-like are comfortable. We got to choose our breakfast lunch and dinner from a daily menu and the food was very good. Days are highly structured with classes and activities scheduled from …

FrznFenix420

Year 2018

Google

Great place to get help with addiction if your are seeking it. Make sure and call in and get on the waiting list. They may have immediate open beds but it could also take a few weeks. A nurse will call you for an evaluation and let you know more. Also check out MATS on bernco.gov

Arturo Montoya

Year 2016

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I believe that if a person wants the help they will go thur it all no matter what . Its all up to the person no excuses about nothing ...excuses are just a way of been weak. Be brave people Have some hope ........Torquoise is a good place and its medical .. NO EXCUSES If you want to get better you will.......... I did

Richard Samuel

Year 2017

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I had a brief glimpse at a couple of the. I was there ... The staff was AWESOME ... the food was better than what I eat at home ... Jail food? Whoever posted that needs to check him/herself. This place is paid to help you with an addiction not to wine & dine you. I give it 2 thumbs up.

Carol Miller

Year 2019

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I was admitted in May 2015 and 4 years later I’m still sober!!! They helped me so much. They kept me busy the whole time which was good. All the staff was awesome. I am so grateful for turquoise. Thank you! You saved my life.

Christina A

Year 2019

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I’d like to Thank turquoise Trail Lodge for everything.

Sarah Wood

Year 2019

Google

IOP is wonderful! I can't speak for the other programs but the intensive outpatient program is well designed and facilitated by very caring and knowledgeable counselors. It is expensive ($600+ for uninsured) but they are very flexible with …

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