Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
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Mental Health & Addiction Counseling for Women in Albuquerque
Founded in 1999, Susan's Legacy honors the memory of Susan Rose by providing critical mental health and addiction counseling services to women with co-occurring disorders. Our organization was established to address the lack of specialized care that Susan herself faced during her lifetime. We offer a comprehensive, gender-specific approach that integrates trauma-informed mental health counseling, addiction support, and intensive case management. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to connect clients with essential community resources while fostering independence and self-sufficiency. Through our free services, we empower women to overcome barriers related to housing, employment, and family reunification.Our board includes professionals with decades of experience in education, counseling, and community advocacy. We maintain a nicotine-free environment across all our facilities to support holistic recovery. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our structured intake process and personalized service plans. We collaborate with local agencies to expand access to housing and healthcare for our clients. Our staff includes licensed counselors and case managers with specialized training in addiction recovery and trauma response. We remain deeply grateful to our community partners and donors who make our mission possible.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Case Management
Support Groups
Psycho-educational Groups
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We provide free integrated mental health and addiction counseling services
- Our trauma-informed approach addresses both mental health and substance use disorders
- We offer intensive case management connecting clients to housing and employment resources
- Our staff includes licensed professionals with specialized addiction recovery training
- We maintain a nicotine-free environment to support holistic recovery
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our mental health counseling provides a safe, judgment-free environment for women to address emotional and psychological challenges. Our licensed counselors use evidence-based approaches to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions while supporting their recovery journey. This service helps clients develop coping strategies that complement their addiction treatment.
Addiction Counseling
Specialized addiction counseling addresses the complex challenges of substance use disorders through individual and group sessions. Our licensed counselors employ proven techniques to help clients understand addiction patterns and develop recovery strategies. This service focuses on breaking destructive cycles while supporting long-term sobriety through personalized treatment plans.
Case Management
Intensive case management connects clients with essential community resources including housing, healthcare, and employment services. Case managers work one-on-one with clients to create personalized plans for achieving independence. This service emphasizes practical support to help women overcome systemic barriers to recovery and self-sufficiency.
Support Groups
Our support groups create a collaborative environment where women share experiences and learn from each other's recovery journeys. These sessions foster connection through shared challenges and successes while building interpersonal skills. Group members gain valuable insights and encouragement from peers who understand their unique struggles.
Psycho-educational Groups
These structured groups focus on developing practical life skills and understanding addiction recovery principles. Participants learn resilience techniques, parenting skills, and strategies for maintaining sobriety. The program emphasizes personal growth through educational content combined with peer interaction to build self-esteem and self-determination.
People
Kathryn Weil
Executive Director
Dr. Weil has led Susan's Legacy since 2012, bringing 10 years of counseling experience and educational leadership. A retired educator, she previously served as school head and university faculty member while maintaining active roles in nonprofit governance and community mental health advocacy.
Carolina Ortega
Clinical Supervisor
A bilingual counselor since 2018, Carolina provides trauma-informed therapy and case management. With a master's in mental health counseling and national fellowship recognition, she specializes in addressing mental health disparities through culturally relevant approaches and evidence-based practices.
Jaineen Sims
Intensive Case Manager
Jaineen has served as case manager since 2019, connecting clients with community resources. With six years of prior case management experience and sociology studies, she focuses on supporting disadvantaged populations through personalized service plans and community partnerships.
Don Sherry
Addiction Counselor
Don joined Susan's Legacy in 2022 after three years in addiction counseling. A New Mexico resident since 1980, he combines counseling training with hospice bereavement experience to provide comprehensive addiction recovery support using both clinical and compassionate approaches.
Questions
How do I enroll in Susan's Legacy programs?
Call 505-967-7395 for eligibility screening. If accepted, attend a two-hour intake session with required documents including ID and medical information to begin services.
Are services free of charge?
Yes, all our mental health counseling, addiction treatment, and case management services are provided at no cost to program participants.
What donation options are available?
You can donate monetary amounts ($25-$100) for specific services or contribute essential items like hygiene products. Call 505-967-7395 to arrange product donations.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve women in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with case management connections to local housing, healthcare, and employment resources.
Do you offer emergency mental health support?
For mental health emergencies, call 988 immediately. Our regular office hours provide non-emergency support through our main phone line at 505-967-7395.
