Medicaid Snapshots

These behavioral health snapshots were prepared by the UNM Center for Health Policy (CHP). They are designed to capture an array of measures across behavioral healthcare delivery and use within New Mexico’s newly formed Behavioral Health Regions. 

Demographic data, including race/ethnicity and age, is from Census.gov. Crisis call data is from the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (988) for calendar years 2023 and 2024. Information regarding Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs), Crisis Triage Centers (CTCs), and Mobile Crisis information came from the New Mexico Health Care Authority and the CHP through individual meetings with mobile crisis response teams across New Mexico.

Behavioral healthcare utilization data were obtained from New Mexico Medicaid claims. Using New Mexico Medicaid behavioral health data for calendar year 2023, the denominator includes beneficiaries with at least one behavioral health (BH) diagnosis. Behavioral health diagnoses include mental health conditions, substance use disorders (SUD), and intentional self-harm. 

Among beneficiaries with a BH diagnosis, we examined utilization of the following services:

• Behavioral Health–Specific Recovery Services:
• PSW – Peer Support Worker
• CCSS – Comprehensive Community Support Services
• PSR – Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• CSW – Community Support Worker
• FSW – Family Support Worker
• CHW – Certified Community Health Worker
• BMS – Behavioral Management Services
• BT – Behavior Technician
• Outpatient behavioral health services
• Intensive outpatient services
• Crisis services
• Residential and inpatient services

All individuals enrolled in New Mexico Medicaid who received these services are included in these BH regional snapshots.

• The data presented here includes all available Medicaid utilization data for the counties located within each region.
• This data includes American Indian/Tribal individuals accessing services at public health facilities, private providers, as well as Indian Health Service agencies or Tribal 638 facilities. The data is not broken down (disaggregated) by Tribe or Tribal affiliation.
• It is at the Tribe’s discretion to request Medicaid data for their respective facilities and programs that fall within its service area and boundaries. We respect Tribal sovereignty, therefore the data presented here is Medicaid data by County/State, not by Tribe.