Merced County: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources
Behavioral Health • Merced, CA
About
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.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
PO BOX 2525, MERCED, California 95344, US
Phone
+1-209-789-6264
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google Reviews via Rehab.com: 2.86/5 (37 reviews)
Patients praise
- Helpful and responsive staff in some instances
- Effective mental health recovery outcomes for some clients
- Positive staff attitude and engagement in certain programs
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of helpfulness from some psychiatrists
- Feeling judged by staff members
- Dissatisfaction with specific nursing staff for youth services
"Merced county Mental Health Department is a big step... take a leap of faith.. trust me it works.. it worked for me."
— Yelp user review via MapQuest"Avoid the psychiatrist here. They are not helpful. I felt like I was being judged by most of the staff that works there."
— Google review via Rehab.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mental health resources for Merced students this school year | Merced Sun-Star — Aug 13, 2025
- September is Suicide Prevention Month - Start a Conversation - NAMI Merced County — Sep 17, 2025
- New Facebook Page - mercedcountynami - NAMI Merced County — Aug 15, 2025
- Merced County to deliver crisis services to foster youth | Merced Sun-Star — Jul 9, 2026
- Can't Get Out of Bed in Modesto? Anxiety Won't Stop? Free Therapy Is Yours Right Now — Feb 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More behavioral health clinics in Merced
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.
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