Streetwise Inc

Streetwise Inc provides two levels of outpatient care for people in the Albuquerque Metro Area: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Both are designed for individuals who are building or maintaining recovery while continuing to live at home, hold jobs, or care for family — the kind of long-term, community-integrated treatment that defines sustainable recovery rather than short-term crisis response.

The Intensive Outpatient Program offers a more structured schedule for those who need more frequent support during a critical phase of their recovery. Rather than requiring a residential stay, the IOP model at Streetwise Inc keeps participants connected to their lives and support networks in Albuquerque while providing structured substance abuse treatment. Sessions are held Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with hours subject to change based on staffing.

A significant focus at Streetwise Inc is the treatment of co-occurring disorders — situations where substance use and a mental health condition such as trauma or PTSD are present at the same time. Addressing both conditions together, rather than treating them in separate silos, is central to what the center does. This integrated approach is especially relevant for veterans and others whose substance use is connected to traumatic experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides the clinical structure for this work. CBT equips people in recovery with concrete tools to recognize and interrupt the thought patterns that fuel both substance use and mental health symptoms. For individuals managing trauma alongside addiction, this kind of skills-based therapy can be a cornerstone of long-term recovery rather than a short-term fix.

Streetwise Inc works with a wider range of people than many outpatient clinics. The center serves adolescents, young adults (18–25), veterans, seniors, men, women, and individuals referred through the court system — a breadth of populations that reflects a genuine community-access mission. Court-ordered participants are welcomed alongside those who seek treatment voluntarily, signaling that the center meets people wherever they are in their relationship with recovery.

Veterans and active military families have a specific pathway through TRICARE acceptance, reducing the insurance barriers that often complicate access to addiction treatment and outpatient programs for that community. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted, as are private insurance and self-pay, making Streetwise Inc accessible across a range of financial circumstances in Bernalillo County and the surrounding metro area.

Financial access to addiction treatment is one of the most common barriers people face when seeking a recovery center. Streetwise Inc accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay, covering a broad range of payers and making the center reachable for many Albuquerque-area residents who might otherwise struggle to find affordable outpatient care.

The clinic is located at 3232 Candelaria Road NE in Albuquerque and can be reached at (505) 323-3785. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, though hours may vary due to staffing. Prospective clients or family members exploring options for substance abuse treatment are encouraged to call directly to confirm current availability and program scheduling.