About Alianza of New Mexico – Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico may be famous for Area 51 and speculation about aliens, but it’s also home to Alianza of New Mexico. This community organization has provided essential health and social services for underserved residents of southeastern New Mexico since 1993. While they don’t offer substance abuse treatment you can access harm reduction services and addiction treatment referrals along with other social assistance to start or continue your journey.
What started as an HIV resource center became a diverse program serving many needs. Their harm reduction services include syringe exchange programs and substance use disorder assistance as well as overdose prevention education. You can learn more about rehab options and access referrals for medication assisted treatment and different levels of care.
For me their Narcan training really caught my eye. Narcan is a medicine that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. You’ll learn how to recognize an overdose and the steps to take to administer Narcan efficiently. They even offer free Narcan after your training.
Another great element is their culturally competent services. People of Latino and Indigenous communities make up much of Roswell’s population. They ensure you can access services from professionals who understand your experiences. You’ll benefit from comprehensive care tailored to your cultural and linguistic background.
I also think it’s great that they provide treatment referrals. Starting your recovery journey can be intimidating. Even if you just visit them for harm reduction services you can still learn more about your treatment options. That way you can get the help you need whenever you’re ready.
Their multifaceted organization doesn’t just offer harm reduction services. You can access non medical and medical case management and HIV and STD testing and prevention as well as housing assistance and much more. These approaches can help you enhance other essential aspects to benefit your journey.