# Querétaro mental health and addiction reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quertaro-addiction-treatment-reforms
> Updated: 2026-08-03T16:56:56.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4.

In late June 2026, Querétaro allocated 2.6 million pesos to upgrade infrastructure, security and equipment at 38 certified residential addiction‑treatment centres, stressing a human‑rights‑based approach. A leadership change at the Council for Addiction Prevention (CECA) in July prompted each of the state’s 18 municipalities to draft local ordinances, later to be merged into a statewide law granting authorities sanctioning power over non‑compliant facilities. A national forum co‑hosted by the Alianza Potosina de Centros de Tratamiento and the Movimiento Ciudadano party gathered families, specialists and centre representatives to shape forthcoming legislation.

On 30 July 2026, the state Secretariat of Health convened the State Network for Prevention and Care of Mental Health and Addictions, with Secretary Martina Pérez Rendón highlighting coordinated preventive and rehabilitative actions and appointing Alma Delia Alcalá Gómez to monitor implementation. The meeting reviewed epidemiological data, reinforced early‑intervention strategies, and extended support to vulnerable groups, notably children with autism. CECA trained university staff to identify risks of problematic digital‑technology use, while the Secretariat oversaw the graduation of 97 health‑care interns at Hospital General de Querétaro.

In early August 2026, the Secretariat of Youth introduced the "Legislatura de la Juventud 2026," a platform for young people (ages 12‑29) to draft mental‑health‑focused legislative proposals. The program runs through 13 stages, culminating in a jury‑selected presentation with cash awards for the top three proposals, aiming to prevent self‑harm and criminal activity among youths and to embed youth perspectives in state mental‑health policy.

## Claims

- The Congress of Guanajuato is analyzing a draft State Law for the Prevention and Integral Care of Addictions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The draft law proposes the creation of rehabilitation centers in all regions of Guanajuato. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Critics argue the proposed law would infringe federal jurisdiction over health regulation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The draft law lacks a financial viability analysis and identified funding sources. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Representatives of rehabilitation centers demand clear regulation and budgetary support for the law. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Querétaro's Secretariat of Health convened a meeting of the State Network for Prevention and Care of Mental Health and Addictions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Martina Pérez Rendón emphasized coordinated strategies for prevention, attention, and rehabilitation of mental health issues. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Querétaro launches youth mental‑health legislative program

Querétaro's Youth Secretariat launches a legislative program for mental‑health proposals, offering training, a jury review and cash prizes, while stressing preventive support for young people.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quertaro-launches-youth-mentalhealth-legislative-program

### 2026-07-30: Querétaro health officials launch multiple initiatives for mental health, autism support and digital addiction

Querétaro health officials coordinated mental‑health and autism initiatives, trained staff on digital‑addiction risks, and celebrated health‑intern graduations.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guanajuato-legislature-proposes-comprehensive-addiction-law-as-quertaro-expands-mentalhealth-coordin

### 2026-07-20: Mexico's Querétaro advances regulation of addiction treatment centers

Querétaro pushes municipal‑first regulation of addiction centers, with a state‑wide law pending; a national forum seeks stakeholder input for upcoming legislation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-quertaro-advances-regulation-of-addiction-treatment-centers

### 2026-06-25: Querétaro allocates 2.6 million pesos to 38 certified addiction‑treatment centers

Querétaro's social development secretary delivered 2.6 million pesos to 38 CONASAMA‑certified addiction centers, boosting infrastructure, security and equipment.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quertaro-allocates-26-million-pesos-to-38-certified-addictiontreatment-centers

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