Behavioral Health Clinics

Short-Term Assessment for Recovery and Treatment (START Clinic)

The START Clinic provides psychiatric evaluations for patients new to University Psychiatric Center, psychotherapy, medication management, patient education and supportive care.

COPE Clinic

COPE Clinic is available for patients with chronic mental illness who require ongoing treatment and frequent follow-up. Our team of psychiatrists, nurses and case managers provide supportive therapy and medication management.

Psychotherapy Clinic

The Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic provides time-limited psychotherapies for patients who want to focus on recovering from the symptoms of a diagnosed mental health disorder.

Some of our evidence- informed treatment tracks address conditions such as:

• Depression and anxiety
• Trauma & PTSD
• Difficulties with emotional regulation and accountability in relationships
• Psychotic conditions and other serious mental illness

In order to reduce wait time to connect with our clinic, we do not schedule initial appointments. Instead, we offer walk-in/call-in services Mon-Fri. You can talk to a clinical team member and begin to get help and more information about the Recovery Stage Model our team provides. Please call 505-272-2800 for hours.

Seniors Clinic

The Seniors Clinic offers specialized behavioral health care and psychotherapy to patients ages 65 and over. Services include family and individual therapy, diagnosis and treatment of new mental health issues, ongoing treatment and management of long-standing mental health issues, and medication management.

ICOPE Clinic

The newest UNM Mental Health clinic, the ICOPE Clinic allows patients to receive ongoing care for chronic medical issues from clinical staff who are experienced in serving patients with psychiatric diagnoses. ICOPE is located within the UNM Psychiatric Center and accepts all patients currently established at University Psychiatric Center.