Behavioral & Mental Health in Ruidoso, NM

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Our adult outpatient behavioral health program in Ruidoso, NM, provides individualized treatment for adults who suffer from emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders. In addition to individual counseling, we offer intensive outpatient treatment (Monday through Friday) in the least restrictive environment and patients are able to return to their homes each evening. Medication management services are also offered. We aim to meet the unique needs of adults by educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding mental health issues affecting daily living. Your caregivers, families and primary care physicians are encouraged to participate in the process by assisting with the identifications of problems and solutions.

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is an outpatient department of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico.

Conditions we treat

Agitation, combative behavior
Anger
Anxiety
Avoidance
Change in eating, sleep patterns
Confused thoughts
Crying
Depression
Difficulty with sleep
Disorientation, failing memory
Irritability
Lack of energy
Low self-esteem
Paranoia, hallucinations, delusions
Social isolation
Suicidal thoughts
Unresolved grief issues

What we offer

Assertiveness training
Communication skills
Conflict resolution skills
Coping/positive living skills
Grief and loss resolution
Education as indicated:
- Medication management
- Health and wellness training
Grief and loss resolution
Group, family, and individual therapy
Stress management

Treatment goals

To restore optimum mental and physical health.
To alleviate symptoms that interfere with the individual’s ability to function.
To support the integrity of the family.
To maximize independence.

Hours & Locations

CHRISTUS

Trinity Clinic

101 5th St. , Ruidoso, NM 88345

575-630-8092

Hours

Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Patient & Visitor Information

If you cannot come alone to your appointment, please bring only essential visitors.

Masks are not required within our facilities but will be worn when providing care to those who have possibly infectious respiratory illnesses. Patients and essential visitors with symptoms of possibly contagious respiratory illnesses are asked to wear a mask within our facilities to protect our community of patients.

Most major insurance plans are accepted including Medicare and CHRISTUS Health Plan. However, it is the responsibility of each patient to check with your individual insurance to confirm that our clinic is within your plan's network.

For life threatening emergencies, please call 911.

If you do not believe your after hour issue constitutes an emergency, please call our office and the answering service will get in touch with the on-call physician. On-call physicians are available to help out in possible emergencies. Please do not call the after hours line for medication refills, appointment scheduling or test/lab results.

When you login into your MyCHRISTUS account, you can schedule a visit to come into our office to see your Primary Care Clinician face-to-face or schedule a virtual visit. Either way, your clinician is here to make sure there is never an interruption in care. MyCHRISTUS allows you to access your health records, view test results, manage billing, request prescription refills, ask questions, and set appointments with the click of a button. Parents can also access their children’s records via MyCHRISTUS. MyCHRISTUS is password-protected and delivered via an encrypted connection, ensuring it is safe from unauthorized access.

Finding the right provider to provide the care you need as a new patient can seem like a daunting task. We understand and are here to help you choose the provider that fits you and the method of care that works best for you. Whether it is coming into our office or scheduling a virtual visit, we are here to provide seamless care for you and your entire family.

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