Merced County Youth Outpatient and Mental Health

xMerced County Youth Outpatient and Mental Health is located on North G Street in Merced, California. They provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for children, teens, and youth adults experiencing addiction with or without mental health disorder issues.

Specialty Care for Youth

This outpatient clinic offers mental health assessments, therapy and counseling services to support your child during recovery, with tailored services that are geared toward your child’s specific age group and the stressors they may be facing in life. I think this is essential because the team here knows how to best communicate with young clients and how to help them work through their challenges. They also provide services to those living with a serious mental illness.

Additional Support for Family and Caregivers

They support family involvement in your child’s treatment with an integrated approach for families that offers additional support to families and caregivers of their enrolled youth participants. They also specialize in services for vulnerable youth populations, including those involved in the juvenile justice system or child welfare system. They’ll work with your entire family to help you all get to a healthier and more stable place.

I think it’s notable that this treatment center also has school-facilitated programs. In these programs, care is coordinated between you, your child, the health center and your child’s teachers and support staff.

Services Available At All Hours

I was encouraged to learn that services at the health center are available 24/7 and can be accessed on a walk in basis, by appointment or by contacting their crisis and emergency services department.

Located near Merced College and the University of California, this mental health center is also in close proximity to Applegate Park and Zoo, providing a calming green space for therapeutic activities. They are also located in a residential area with access for you and your family to public transportation, community centers and local support services.