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TEASC Program
Medical Director
MSC 09 5040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505.272.5158
Fax: 505.272.5149

TEASC provides in-home services for New Mexicans age 18 and older with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Patients or their family can request a TEASC consultation. Providers or advocates can also request a referral.
Specialized TEASC providers can visit your home or see the patient in a UNM Family Practice or community clinic. We offer a range of medical and mental health care services, as well as help with support system needs.
TEASC services are provided at no cost to the individual. We are funded by the New Mexico Department of Health/Developmental Disabilities Supports Division.
In addition to providing in-home services, our team offers:
TEASC also offers training options for students in nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy and more.
TEASC assistance does not replace the direct care provided by the client’s primary care doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, interdisciplinary team or other caregivers.
Current providers or caregivers can contact TEASC for an evaluation. After an initial screening, our staff will contact you to discuss:
The TEASC team is made up of specialists from many areas. We have a staff of family practice providers, psychiatrists, social workers, sign language interpreters and more.
Toni Benton, MD Program Director/Family Practitioner 505.272.2165 |
Michelle "Shelly" Marek, MBA, MA, LMHC Program Coordinator 505.272.5158 |
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Patricia Beery, MA Sr. Program Therapist 505.272.5158 |
Helen “Bonnie” Priest, RN Nurse Manager 505.272.5158 |
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Elizabeth Donsbach, BA Sr. Program Manager 505.272.5158 |
Helene Silverblatt, MD Psychiatrist 505.272.0544 |
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May Goldenberg, PA-C Physician Assistant 505.272.1722 |
Gail Thaler, MD Psychiatrist 505.272.5158 |
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