MAT Treatment in New Mexico and California: Your Local Recovery Options

What MAT Treatment Is and Why It Matters

Medication assisted treatment, or MAT, is a clinical approach to opioid recovery that combines prescribed medication with regular counseling and support. It's one of the most evidence-based tools available for opioid use disorder and is accessible for patients with Medicaid and most major insurance plans.

MAT doesn't remove the need for structure or clinical support. It works within a structured outpatient program where medication is managed by a clinical team and counseling is a consistent part of the schedule. The combination of both is what makes the approach sustainable long-term.

Why Your Clinic's Location Matters

Proximity matters in outpatient treatment. Programs that require a long commute have higher dropout rates not because of patient motivation but because of logistics. When your clinic is close to where you live or work, consistency is easier to maintain.

In Las Cruces, NM, access to structured MAT treatment is limited compared to larger metro areas. ALT Recovery Group is one of the few local providers offering outpatient MAT care in southern New Mexico. In Chatsworth, CA, the clinic serves patients across the western San Fernando Valley without requiring a cross-city commute.

ALT Recovery Group — Las Cruces, NM

ALT Recovery Group Las Cruces is located at 1141 Mall Dr., Suite E, Las Cruces, NM 88011.

The clinic offers outpatient medication assisted treatment, counseling, and primary care in one location. Hours begin at 5:30am Monday through Friday, with Saturday dosing from 8am to 9am. The early morning schedule allows patients to complete their treatment before the workday starts.

Las Cruces is a city of approximately 115,000 people, with a large Spanish-speaking community. ALT's Las Cruces location serves patients from across southern New Mexico, including communities where access to MAT treatment is limited.

To reach ALT Las Cruces: call 575.522.0660 or visit altrecoverygroup.com.

What Las Cruces Patients Can Expect

The intake process at ALT Las Cruces begins with an assessment. A clinical team reviews your health history, your current situation, and your treatment needs. From that assessment, a care plan is developed specific to you.

You'll have scheduled dosing times and regular counseling appointments built into your week from the start. The program is structured for consistency because consistency is what makes the clinical process work.

ALT Recovery Group — Chatsworth, CA

ALT Recovery Group Chatsworth is located at 20946 Devonshire St., Unit 100, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

The Chatsworth clinic offers outpatient MAT, counseling, and structured recovery care for patients in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. The clinic opens at 5am on weekdays, with dosing starting at 5:30am and running until 12:30pm. Saturday dosing is available from 8am to 10am.

To reach ALT Chatsworth: call 818.626.8053 or visit altrecoverygroup.com.

What Chatsworth Patients Can Expect

The same structured intake process applies at Chatsworth. A clinical team assesses your needs, builds a care plan, and integrates counseling from the start. The Chatsworth clinic is accessible from multiple neighborhoods in the western San Fernando Valley, and the early morning schedule accommodates patients with standard daytime work hours.

Insurance and Access to MAT Treatment

ALT Recovery Group accepts Medicaid and works with most major insurance plans at both locations. For patients without insurance, sliding scale options may be available.

If you're unsure about your coverage, the first step is calling the clinic closest to you. The intake team can tell you quickly what applies to your situation before you make any other decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAT treatment available in Las Cruces, NM?

Yes. ALT Recovery Group offers outpatient MAT at 1141 Mall Dr., Suite E, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Call 575.522.0660 to start the intake process.

Is MAT treatment available in Chatsworth, CA?

Yes. ALT Recovery Group offers outpatient MAT at 20946 Devonshire St., Unit 100, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Call 818.626.8053 to start the intake process.

Do I need a referral to start at ALT?

No referral is required at either location. You can contact ALT directly to schedule an intake assessment.

Does MAT treatment require stopping work or daily activities?

No. ALT's outpatient programs are specifically designed for people who work. The early morning schedule at both locations allows patients to complete their treatment before their workday starts.

Contact us

If you're looking for MAT treatment near you in New Mexico or California, ALT Recovery Group has locations in Las Cruces, NM and Chatsworth, CA. Visit altrecoverygroup.com or call the location nearest to where you live.