The St. Joseph Center for Children and Families is a program of Samaritan Counseling Center.  SJCH entered into a contract in 2004 with Samaritan Counseling Center of Albuquerque to develop a program to ensure the families of the La Mesa and Trumbull neighborhoods of the SE Heights of Albuquerque receive behavioral health care.  The Center works in collaboration with Young Children’s Health Center, the public schools and other area health agencies and focuses on helping people deal with family problems, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss and adjustment issues.  The Center works towards empowering individuals and their families to locate strengths and resources both within themselves and within the community.  The program helps people make changes that will restore total health for individuals, families and the community. 

Services are offered in Spanish and English by a licensed master’s level clinician. A sliding scale fee based on family size and household annual income is used to determine fees.  Most health insurances and Medicaid are also accepted.  The Center does not turn anyone away based on ability to pay.  To make a referral or an appointment call 505-232-9803.