Healing Addiction in our Community - HAC

05/30/2026

Today. Last day to early vote. Mobile voting unit on site!!!! Free zip line. Amazing local entertainment. We have acrobats ya’ll!! Come launch summer off right in The ID.

05/22/2026

The University of New Mexico’s ReCAST Series is bringing two valuable in-person training opportunities to McKinley County and the Gallup community, focused on strengthening local response to behavioral health challenges. On June 11, participants can attend a training on Su***de Prevention with QPR training for su***de prevention This session is designed to provide practical, culturally responsive insights for those working on the front lines and within the community to better support individuals and families. Register now at https://unm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5usNby85kYwFZNc.

05/22/2026

Supporting young people means staying open to new tools, new partnerships, and new ways of thinking about care. The Santa Fe County Youth Behavioral Health Summit is a free, in-person opportunity for mental health providers, school counselors, and allied professionals to learn more about promising programs in child and adolescent behavioral health. Hosted by Serna Solutions and Santa Fe Public Schools, and sponsored by Santa Fe County, the summit will include practical tools, a youth panel, meaningful networking, and the chance to earn CEUs. It takes place on Tuesday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Early College Opportunities High School in Santa Fe. Register now, as spots are filling fast at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-fe-county-youth-behavioral-health-summit-tickets-1985748658693?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

05/20/2026

Every year HAC/Serenity Mesa participates in advocacy efforts in Washington DC to encourage legislators to support alternatives to opioids for pain management. There are options available but most are not covered by insurance. The No Pain Act was passed in 2025 which ensures that Medicare patients have access to non-opioid pain management for outpatient surgical procedures. The results have shown the access to non-opioid therapy and treatment has increased 12% which is a huge start! We are now helping to pass 2 additional bills - No Pain for Veterans Act to ensure Vets are covered and Alternatives to Pain Act which addresses expanding Medicare coverage to include inpatient procedures in a hospital setting and more access to non-opioid options. Medicare sets the standard so the goal is for Medicaid and all insurance plans to include non-opioid options, which should follow standards set by Medicare. We are meeting with Senator Ben Ray Lujan and Congress Women Leger-Fernandez and Stansbury while we are here to encourage their sponsorship and support of these bills. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

The NOPAIN Act is a bipartisan bill designed to increase access to non-opioid approaches to acute pain management. Weigh in with your representatives in Congress and encourage them to support.

05/20/2026

📣 Parents & Teens (13–18): Join our FREE 3-hour kickoff session and learn how to protect youth from alcohol marketing while building life skills together!

💵 Earn $100 for attending first session
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC)
🥪 Lunch provided

Plus, each individual can earn up to $325 more for continued participation!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePcN6nNhPwPSkZsXpced1CsVy_FefTuw4-TDDH8A8infoMyw/viewform

05/12/2026

📢All Faiths Adult Services is now accepting referrals for our new Evening Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program, beginning June 1, 2026.

An IOP provides structured treatment and recovery support several days per week while allowing adults to remain connected to work, family, school, and community responsibilities.

This 12-week, in-person closed group:

📍Will meet at our Moon location:
1709 Moon St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-271-0329

📅Starting June 1, 2026
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
5:00–8:00 p.m.

The program is for adults 18+ who are seeking person-centered support with substance use, recovery goals, and maintaining or working toward sobriety.

If you, someone you know, or someone you serve may benefit from this level of support, the first step is an intake assessment.

https://cloud.zentake.com/f/e9423b54-20d3-423f-8ba0-6fa77a6b8fb7

Please do not share personal health information in comments or direct messages.

05/06/2026

A new month means new opportunities to learn, grow, and stay connected to the work. The April NM Recovery training calendar is now available, with free trainings sponsored by the state that support peers, providers, and community partners across New Mexico. Continuing education matters because peer work asks a lot of us. It asks us to stay grounded, ethical, informed, and ready to meet people where they are. Investing time in training is one way we strengthen our skills, care for our professional growth, and keep showing up with confidence and integrity. Take a look at what April has to offer and make room for your own learning this month at nmrecovery.org/training.

05/06/2026

If you've been thinking about becoming a Certified Peer Support Worker, here is your next date to keep in mind. The next CPSW training application window opens Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. for trainings taking place June 22–26, 2026. There will be two training sessions, with a total of up to 50 participants. If you or someone you know is planning to apply, now is a good time to start getting documents together and checking the OPRE home page for updates to the application process. Peer work continues to grow across New Mexico, and every training cycle brings in more people ready to turn lived experience into support for others. Learn more at nmrecovery.org/opre-pre-application.

04/25/2026

03/25/2026

Serenity Mesa Recovery Center tours a much welcomed source for the youth of NM!!

Phase one of Gateway Young Adult Housing Navigation Center will house 41 residents and teach life and job skills. The subsequent phase will bump total occupancy up to 91. Full story linked in the comments.