Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute - Community Based Services provides essential mental health services to the local community. The facility offers evidence-based treatment approaches in a supportive environment.
Learn more about Outpatient Treatment, Telehealth, Crisis Intervention.
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute – Community Based Services, located at 700 Friedman Avenue in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a state-operated community mental health center offering outpatient behavioral health care across a four-county region. Licensed and supported by New Mexico’s health division and accredited by the Joint Commission, the center delivers high-quality mental health services, including crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, psychiatry, medication management, and case management for developmental disabilities and elderly waiver support.
Tailored to serve adults, young adults, and seniors, the facility addresses serious mental illnesses and co-occurring behavioral health disorders through evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and psychosocial rehabilitation. It offers telehealth and walk-in crisis services, as well as housing supports and restorative residential care for chronically mentally ill clients. Committed to accessibility and cultural sensitivity, the institute also provides sliding-fee support, Medicaid and Medicare billing, VA funding, and emergency mental health services, making it a vital resource for vulnerable populations throughout New Mexico.