Behavioral Health & Recovery Services | Merced County, CA
Behavioral Health • Merced, CA
About
Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is a government agency in Merced, CA that provides mental health, behavioral health, substance use, and supportive recovery services to residents. It operates from three offices (main HQ at 301 E 13th St, Merced; 480 East 13th St, Merced; and 40 W G St, Los Banos). If you or someone is in crisis, call 988. Key contact numbers include (209) 381-6800, (209) 385-7434, (866) 293-1818, and (888) 334-0163.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
301 E 13th St, Merced, California 95341, US
Phone
+12093816800
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Behavioral Health & Recovery Services?
Merced County agency providing behavioral health services and programs.
Social Media
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google Reviews via Rehab.com: 2.86/5 (37 reviews)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for supportive and caring individual providers
- Successful client recovery and wellness outcomes
- Helpfulness of specific programs and support groups
- Accessible, warm, and inviting atmosphere reported by some clients
- Effective crisis intervention services
Common complaints
- Perceived staff judgmentalism or lack of sympathy
- Long wait times for appointments and service delivery
- Inconsistent communication regarding provider availability or delays
- Some reports of perceived rudeness or poor attitudes from front-desk and clinical staff
"Avoid the psychiatrist here. They are not helpful. I felt like I was being judged by most of the staff that works there."
— Client review on Rehab.com"I have noticed great experiences with Merced county BHRS, the staff are amazing and work hard and go above and beyond to best help their clients... there are some things I would like to point out that could be better though, Communication could be better."
— Client review on Beautihost.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- We'Ced Youth Media | We'ced Youth Perspective on Merced County Youth Drug-use - We'Ced Youth Media — May 29, 2026
- Yvonnia Brown — Apr 17, 2026
- "One Big Beautiful Bill" impacts on Merced County programs — Aug 15, 2025
- Merced County government taking proactive stance before anticipated federal, state cuts to program funding — Merced County Times — Aug 14, 2025
- Julianne Sims — Jul 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: NAMI Merced County is a nonprofit organization based in Merced, California, focused on improving the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families through advocacy, education, and community outreach. They work to promote mental wellness, increase access to resources, reduce stigma, and empower individuals with knowledge and tools to navigate mental health challenges. Key details: nonprofit in mental health care; headquarters in Merced; offers no-cost mental health resources and support; active community education and advocacy initiatives; LinkedIn presence and a small local team. Contact: multiple phone numbers listed; website: namimerced.org.
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