The Life Link is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), and has been in existence for over 30 years. Our programs primarily focus on housing, mental health, and substance abuse. We provide help to people that are in need of one service and any combination of the three. As a New Mexico Licensed Community Mental Health Center, we are interested in people's behavioral health. We offer up-to-date mental health and substance abuse treatments that have undergone clinical trials.
Services Offered
Behavioral Health Services
The Life Link offers outpatient treatment programs for chronic and persistent mental health issues, including: Substance addictions Depression Anxiety Bi-polar Co-occurring disorders PTSD and trauma Grief/loss Relationship/family issues Domestic violence/anger We also offer programs for those who are supporting friends and loved ones with these issues.
Our services are conducted within a caring, dignified and positive treatment environment that supports clients in choosing to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Treatment programs are available in English and Spanish and in individual, group or family settings.Treatment Modalities The Life Link utilizes state-of-the-art, evidenced based treatment modalities, including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) Community Reinforcement and Family Trainings (CRAFT) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
For more information, please call (505) 438-0010
Fees and Payment
We accept insurance and use a sliding-fee scale . Please call for details.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
