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MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg

Ellensburg, WA

SAMHSA Verified IOP Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Adolescent · Teen Court-Ordered · Forensic

IOP · Telehealth center · in Ellensburg, WA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg

  • IOP · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Ellensburg, WA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg

Integrative outpatient care for adults and adolescents with mental health services, trauma counseling, and substance use disorder treatment.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

IOP · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents

Special populations

Adolescents, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support services

Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

200 East 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926

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Facility direct line

509-469-9366

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WA Medicaid plan. Call 509-469-9366 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at MERIT Resource Services Ellensburg?
Call the facility directly at 509-469-9366 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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