BHRS The Center
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
301 East 13th Street, Merced, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 381-6850 ext. 6852
Intake: (209) 381-6800
Insurance and payment
- Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
- Medicare accepted; plan participation unknown
- Payment assistance available
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientIntensive outpatient treatmentRegular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entityOther contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entityOther contracted prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Local, county, or community government
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agencyState department of health
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicareMedicaidSAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups
Adult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violenceClients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessmentInterim services for clientsOutreach to persons in the communityScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testingTB screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose educationOutcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groupsHousing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportHepatitis education, counseling, or supportHealth education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitisSubstance use disorder educationIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
SpanishSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceChild care for clients' childrenDomestic violence services, including family or partnerEarly intervention for HIVMental health servicesSocial skills developmentTransportation assistance
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.