VA New Mexico Healthcare System - Veteran Mental Health
About This Group
The VA New Mexico Healthcare System, based at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, provides comprehensive mental health services for veterans across New Mexico and southern Colorado through 14 facilities statewide. Services include same-day mental health walk-in access, psychiatric care, behavioral health counseling, PTSD treatment, substance abuse programs, and telehealth options. The system is committed to ensuring every veteran has timely access to quality mental health care.
What to Expect
Veterans can access mental health services through scheduled appointments or same-day walk-in access. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, evidence-based PTSD treatment (including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure), substance use treatment, and crisis intervention. The VA uses a whole-health approach addressing physical, emotional, and social well-being. Telehealth services are widely available for veterans in rural areas.
About VA New Mexico
The VA New Mexico Healthcare System operates the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque along with community-based outpatient clinics across the state. The system serves veterans from New Mexico and southern Colorado with comprehensive medical and behavioral health care.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; emergency services 24/7; Veterans Crisis Line 24/7
Format: In-person and telehealth services
Location: Raymond G. Murphy VAMC, Albuquerque, NM; 14 facilities statewide
Who This Group Is For
VA mental health services are available to enrolled veterans. Veterans may qualify even without full enrollment. Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve members may also be eligible for certain services.
Contact Information
Phone: (505) 265-1711, ext. 2150
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 (24/7)
Website: va.gov/new-mexico-health-care
Additional Information
Cost: Free to eligible veterans. No out-of-pocket cost for crisis care.
Registration: Contact VA New Mexico to enroll or access mental health services. Same-day walk-in available.
Confidentiality: All VA health records are protected under federal privacy laws.
Disclaimer: This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please contact the VA directly for the most current information.