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Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division

Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division

Drug Rehab Center in Merced, California

  • Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division in Merced, California is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility that offers a range of services and treatment programs for individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, including outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, with a focus on dual-diagnosis and aftercare support.

About This Merced, CA Facility

Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division in Merced, California is an addiction treatment facility that offers a range of services for individuals seeking to overcome substance abuse and addiction. Located in Merced, this facility is equipped to treat individuals suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism, mental health issues, and other related disorders. With a variety of treatment programs available, individuals can find the level of care that suits their needs, whether it be outpatient or intensive outpatient programs. Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division is affiliated with Merced County, ensuring that clients receive quality care and support throughout their recovery journey.

Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at addressing addiction and substance abuse issues. They provide aftercare support to help individuals transition from intensive treatment programs back into their everyday lives successfully. With a focus on dual-diagnosis, the facility recognizes the importance of addressing underlying mental health issues that may contribute to addiction. They offer drug rehab programs that employ evidence-based treatment methods, focusing on individual and group counseling to help clients gain insight into their addiction and develop coping mechanisms. With an emphasis on outpatient care, clients receive the necessary support while still being able to maintain their daily responsibilities.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Additional Languages
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.

    While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division in Merced, CA

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are treatment programs suitable for people who wish to stay at home while undergoing treatment. IOPs like Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division make it possible for individuals to carry on with their responsibilities at work or school, in or near Merced, CA. It’s easy to find an IOP center that offers individualized treatment protocols.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Merced, CA. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Merced, CA such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division‘s Therapies & Programs

    Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division in Merced, CA involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Trauma therapy zeroes in on traumatic incidents that a Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division patient in Merced, California has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles. The goal of trauma therapy is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.

    The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.

    Contingency Management (CM), also known as “Motivational Incentives,” is a type of behavioral therapy rooted and based on the concept of operant conditioning, which refers to the behavior shaped in its consequences. This type of treatment intends to give positive compensations in response to a patient’s behavior, such as proper medications and undergoing various drug tests. It can be inferred that this treatment has been effective in curing and lessening a scale of profound issues, which include impulsive behaviors, rebelliousness, and even drug and substance abuse. Given its capability of successful remedy, Contingency Management can also be used alongside other treatment styles at Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division in Merced, California or even in stand-alone approaches.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Intervention, Matrix Model, Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Vocational Training

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Merced County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug Services Division Location and Directions
    Address Information3090 M Street
    Merced, California 95340 Phone Number(209) 381-6850 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Merced, California Addiction Information

    More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.

    92 of the 1,023 drug overdose deaths happened in Merced County recently. The most common drugs that residents of Merced abuse are heroin, marijuana, methamphetamines, and painkillers. 6.3% of people over the age of 12 abuse marijuana. In 2014, there were around 5,000 young adults who reported using illicit drugs in Merced County. Some common options include residential rehabilitation programs, outpatient programs, and detoxification centers.

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