- 1 residential program within 10 miles
- 1 residential program within 25 miles
- 1 residential program within 50 miles
- Merced County, California · population 145,149
This page also covers nearby smaller towns, including Franklin.
Talk with an independent helpline about residential programs near Merced, what your insurance covers and how soon you can start. Available 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Gay & Gay-Friendly Rehab programs closest to Merced
Community Social Model Advocates Inc – Hobie House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programWestCare California Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentSan Joaquin County Behavioral Health – Recovery House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programDetoxChanging Echoes
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentTurning Point of Arnold LLC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programSeascape Recovery Center – Elevate Addiction Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentPathway Society Inc – Residential
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programDrug treatmentPalm Tree Ranch
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentChampions Recovery Alternative Program – Samuels House 2
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentProgress House Inc – Mens Facility
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programPalm Tree Ranch – Griffey Way
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentMore to Life Recovery
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programAlcohol treatmentEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all residential programs in California.
What the programs near Merced offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 7 accept private insurance, 10 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 1 offer a sliding fee scale, 7 offer telehealth, 12 provide inpatient or residential care, 5 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 10 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Merced
Counts of residential programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 1 residential program within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 1 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 1 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Merced | Gay & Gay-Friendly Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Atwater, CA | 7 miles | 1 |
| Winton, CA | 9 miles | 1 |
| Livingston, CA | 15 miles | 0 |
| Delhi, CA | 19 miles | 0 |
| Chowchilla, CA | 19 miles | 0 |
Family, rejection and recovery
Many LGBTQ people carry experiences of family rejection or strained relationships into treatment. Research on LGBTQ young people has linked family rejection with higher rates of substance use and depression, while family acceptance is protective.
Good programs make room for chosen family and offer family sessions when they help. Our guide on family rejection and recovery covers this in more depth.
Questions worth asking
Ask how the LGBTQ group runs, whether staff have LGBTQ-specific training, how the program handles rooming, and whether partners or chosen family can join family sessions. Our checklist has more.
Outpatient and IOP options near Merced
If you need to keep working or caring for family, outpatient care may fit. We list 1 program within 25 miles of Merced that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient programs usually meet several days a week, and partial hospitalization runs most of the day while you sleep at home. See LGBTQ IOP and day programs.
Local resources in Merced
Public behavioral health services
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services provides substance use treatment and prevention programs and lists naloxone and fentanyl test strips among its opioid response resources.
Using your insurance
Before you call a program, have your insurance card ready and ask three things: is the program in network, does this level of care need prior authorization, and what will you owe after the deductible. Our insurance guides walk through major carriers.
Free, confidential help finding residential programs near Merced. Independent helpline, 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
Where is the nearest gay-friendly rehab to Merced, CA?
The nearest listed program is Community Social Model Advocates Inc – Hobie House, about under 1 mile from Merced. Programs on this page are residential or hospital programs that report an LGBTQ program or group and a program for adult men.
Can I talk about sex and drug use in treatment?
Yes, and it helps to. If drug use has become tied to sex or dating apps, tell the program at intake so relapse prevention can address it without judgment.
Can I bring my partner or chosen family into treatment?
Many programs offer family sessions and let you define who counts as family. Ask at intake whether partners and chosen family can take part.
More treatment options near Merced
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Gay & Gay-Friendly Rehab in nearby cities
Atwater, CAWinton, CALivingston, CADelhi, CAChowchilla, CATurlock, CALos Banos, CANewman, CAMadera, CACeres, CAAll of California
Guides
- Why LGBTQ-Specific Addiction Treatment Matters | LGBTQ Rehab
- Questions to Ask an LGBTQ Rehab Before You Enroll
- LGBTQ-Friendly vs LGBTQ-Specific Rehab: What's the Difference?
- Rehab for Gay and Bisexual Men: What to Look For
- LGBTQ Drug Addiction Treatment: Opioids, Meth, Cocaine and More
- Inpatient vs Outpatient LGBTQ Rehab: Which Fits You?