Aliviar Counseling Services Inc

Aliviar Counseling Services Inc offers structured outpatient addiction treatment at their Albuquerque location on Central NW. The center provides two levels of outpatient care — a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — allowing clients and their counselors to match the level of support to where someone is in their recovery. IOP is a particularly strong fit for people who have completed a higher level of care and are transitioning to a more sustainable schedule, or for those who need more than occasional check-ins to stay on track.

Both programs are built around assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy, as the center describes on its own website. This combination allows for both personalized clinical attention and the peer connection that many people find essential to sustained sobriety. The center operates six days a week — Monday through Saturday — giving clients consistent touchpoints throughout the week without requiring them to step away from work, family, or other recovery supports.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the clinical foundation of treatment at Aliviar Counseling Services. CBT helps clients examine the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors — a framework that translates directly into practical skills for managing cravings, stress, and the situations that can threaten long-term recovery. Because CBT is a structured, skills-oriented approach, the work done in sessions often continues to benefit clients well after the formal treatment period ends.

Aliviar also treats co-occurring disorders, which means clients navigating both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder do not have to choose between getting help for one or the other. Integrated dual diagnosis treatment is a meaningful differentiator for an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, since untreated mental health conditions are among the most common factors in relapse. Addressing both within the same treatment relationship supports a more complete and durable recovery.

The recovery community at Aliviar spans a wider demographic range than many outpatient programs. The center accepts clients from young adults ages 18 to 25 through seniors and older adults, and works with both men and women. Court-ordered clients are also welcome, which means the center has direct experience navigating the legal and clinical dimensions of mandated treatment alongside voluntary recovery work.

This breadth reflects a community-oriented model that meets people where they are rather than limiting services to a narrow profile. Whether someone is entering outpatient treatment for the first time, stepping down from a residential program, or fulfilling a court requirement while building genuine recovery skills, Aliviar's clinical team is equipped to support the process.

Aliviar Counseling Services accepts Medicaid, self-pay or cash, and offers a sliding scale fee structure. A sliding scale means that the cost of treatment is adjusted based on a client's financial situation — a practical accommodation that removes one of the most common barriers to entering and staying in an outpatient recovery program. For Albuquerque residents whose insurance options are limited, these payment pathways make consistent outpatient care genuinely reachable.

The center's hours run Monday through Friday with Saturday availability as well, spanning morning through afternoon appointments. Clients can reach Aliviar by phone at (505) 247-4622 or by email at [email protected] to inquire about scheduling an assessment or starting the intake process.