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MERIT Resource Services - Ellensburg

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Overview

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MERIT Resource Services is all about flexibility, offering outpatient services that fit around your work and family life. They have certified counselors who really know their stuff when it comes to addiction and mental health. What?s cool is that they focus on community involvement, so you can build a strong support network. They provide individual and group therapy, DUI assessments, and relapse prevention programs to tackle addiction from all angles. Plus, they?re great at integrating culturally sensitive care, especially for Native American communities. The place feels welcoming and inclusive, making sure everyone feels empowered on their recovery journey.

Address

200 East 3rd Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926

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Ages Served

  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Special Programs

  • Adolescents
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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MERIT Resource Services
Call 509-925-9821

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