UNM Children's Psychiatric Center

UNM Children's Psychiatric Center, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers comprehensive, compassionate mental health services specifically designed for children and adolescents up to age 18. As the only pediatric psychiatric facility in the state connected to an academic medical center, this unique center delivers personalized care through a continuum of services that includes inpatient treatment, residential care, and partial hospitalization programs. The 35-bed, cottage-style facility provides a nurturing, home-like environment that supports therapeutic healing for youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

The center's family-centered model ensures that parents and guardians are active participants in their child's recovery journey. Whether the child is experiencing anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, or behavioral disorders, the clinical team utilizes a wide range of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), multisystemic therapy, and expressive therapies like art and grief counseling. Services also include neuropsychological evaluations, medication management, and coordination with schools to support a smooth reintegration into academic life. Regardless of a family's ability to pay, UNM Children's Psychiatric Center remains committed to delivering high-quality care that strengthens emotional resilience and long-term well-being for New Mexico’s youth.