Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services If you or a loved one is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please call 988.

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📢 Merced communityIf you or someone you know is on Medi-Cal, you may qualify for a free weekly grocery box , delivered s...
12/05/2025

📢 Merced community
If you or someone you know is on Medi-Cal, you may qualify for a free weekly grocery box , delivered straight to your door.
Visit ProjectFoodBox.org to check eligibility.

🎉 Hey SEA Youth — We Want to Hear From YOU! 🎉Are you 12–25 and Southeast Asian? 🌏Your voice = your power. 💥💬 Share your ...
12/04/2025

🎉 Hey SEA Youth — We Want to Hear From YOU! 🎉

Are you 12–25 and Southeast Asian? 🌏
Your voice = your power. 💥

💬 Share your experiences with school, family, culture, and identity.
🧠 Help shape mental health + substance use services.
💚 Break stigma, build support, and make change for your community!

📲 Scan the QR code & take the quick survey.
Direct Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/g/ACwD1ZvvPT

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities ♿ December 3Today, we honor the dignity, rights, and lived experiences ...
12/03/2025

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities ♿
December 3

Today, we honor the dignity, rights, and lived experiences of people with disabilities. At BHRS, accessibility isn’t an option—it’s a commitment. 💚

✨ What we stand for:
🌱 Accessible, ADA-compliant services that support independence and wellbeing
🤝 Disability inclusion as a core part of behavioral health equity
🗣️ Listening to lived experiences to build better, more supportive systems

Let’s continue learning, sharing resources, and promoting kindness and accessibility in every space. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and included. 💛

♿

💜✨ Less Than 1 Week Left! ✨💜Our Cherish n’ Rise Girls Resiliency Group begins next Monday, December 8th! 🌸Don’t miss thi...
12/03/2025

💜✨ Less Than 1 Week Left! ✨💜
Our Cherish n’ Rise Girls Resiliency Group begins next Monday, December 8th! 🌸
Don’t miss this safe and empowering space for girls ages 13–17 to learn self-love, mindfulness, confidence, and resiliency — all while connecting with new friends and having fun! 💫

🗓️ Starts December 8, 2025
🕓 Every Monday | 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Student Resiliency Center
1640 N St., Suite 100, Merced, CA 95340

🎁 Gift card prizes for attendees — because showing up for yourself is worth celebrating! 💖
Spots are limited — RSVP now!
📞 209-381-6858
📧 bhrssrcteam@countyofmerced.com


💉 National Influenza Vaccination Week - December 1–5, 2025Flu season is here, and protecting our health helps protect ou...
12/03/2025

💉 National Influenza Vaccination Week - December 1–5, 2025
Flu season is here, and protecting our health helps protect our community. During National Influenza Vaccination Week, we’re reminding everyone that it’s not too late to get your annual flu shot—especially as viruses continue to circulate.

At BHRS, we know that staying physically healthy supports mental wellness, stability, and overall wellbeing. Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself, your family, and our community.

✔️ Why the Flu Shot Matters

Reduces severe illness and protects vulnerable residents, including children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.

Supports mental and emotional stability by helping families stay healthy and avoid unexpected disruptions.

Prevents strain on clinics and hospitals, ensuring care remains accessible for everyone who needs it.

✨ Call to Action: Check local vaccination sites, talk with your healthcare provider, and encourage friends and family to get vaccinated. Prevention protects all of us—let’s stay healthy together this winter.

🏡✨ Need help with housing?Financial assistance is available for Transitional Age Youth (18–24) in Merced County!Support ...
12/02/2025

🏡✨ Need help with housing?
Financial assistance is available for Transitional Age Youth (18–24) in Merced County!

Support can cover:
💰 Rental deposits
🚚 Moving expenses
💡 Utility payments

If you or someone you know could use a little help getting stable housing, reach out today:

📞 BHRS Housing Referrals: 209-381-6881
📧 bhrshousingreferrals@countyofmerced.com

In a crisis?
📲 Call the 24/7 Crisis Line: 209-381-6819
📞 Or dial 988 for immediate support.

You’re not alone — help is here. 💚

12/02/2025

🌟 World AIDS Day 2025 🌟
“Together, We End Stigma.”

Today, we join communities around the world in honoring the lives affected by HIV and recommitting to compassion, understanding, and accessible care for everyone. Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to prevention, treatment, and mental wellness—and together, we can change that.

💚 Three ways we can support stigma-free care:

Listen with empathy. Open, nonjudgmental conversations help reduce fear and misinformation.

Share accurate information. Education builds trust, safety, and community support.

Promote whole-person wellness. Mental health, emotional support, and connection are essential parts of HIV care.

At BHRS, we advocate for dignity, inclusion, and stigma-free support—because every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and seen.

Join us in breaking stigma and strengthening compassion in Merced County. When we stand together, we transform the future of HIV care.

12/01/2025

🎄 December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month

The holiday season can bring joy — but it can also bring stress, sadness, and pressure. You are not alone.

This month, we’re sharing simple tips to help you care for your mental health, lower stress, and find small moments of peace. 💚

✔️ Notice your feelings
✔️ Set limits and simplify
✔️ Practice daily self-care
✔️ Connect with people who support you
✔️ Ask for help when you need it

Your well-being matters. For support or resources, BHRS is here to help.
If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

🎉 Celebrate Bingo’s Birthday With Us!Introducing Bingo’s Birthday Month Celabration Self-Care Bingo — a fun and easy way...
12/01/2025

🎉 Celebrate Bingo’s Birthday With Us!

Introducing Bingo’s Birthday Month Celabration Self-Care Bingo — a fun and easy way to support your mental health through the month of December.

Each square on the Bingo card has a simple self-care action you can do in just a few minutes.
✔️ Take a breath
✔️ Drink water
✔️ Step outside
✔️ Share a smile
✔️ Check in with yourself
…and more!

Complete 5 in a row or try to fill the whole card.
Play on your own, with coworkers, friends, or family. Everyone can join in!

✨ Small steps make a big difference.
Let’s take care of our minds while we celebrate Bingo’s special month.

For support or resources, BHRS is here to help.
To access BHRS Services call 209-381-6800
BHRS Crisis Line Available 24/7 cal 209-381-6819
Su***de & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988

Grief is hard. Support helps.At BHRS, we believe in connection, compassion, and healing.T.A.G. (Trauma & Grief) offers f...
12/01/2025

Grief is hard. Support helps.
At BHRS, we believe in connection, compassion, and healing.

T.A.G. (Trauma & Grief) offers free support groups for adults and youth.

🌱 Merced – Student Resiliency Center (8-week groups)

Adults (English): New group begins Dec. 12

Adults (Spanish): Fridays, 4:00–5:00 PM

Youth (ages 12–17): Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM

🌱 Los Baños – Drop-In Groups (join anytime)

Adults (English): Tuesdays, 2:15–3:15 PM

Youth (ages 12–17): Tuesdays, 3:15–4:15 PM

✨ The 8-week Adult Group starting Dec. 12 offers a safe space to talk, learn coping tools, and connect with others who understand.

📞 To sign up, call (209) 381-6858.
You don’t have to do this alone.



🌟 National M**hamphetamine Awareness Day – November 30 🌟Today we raise awareness about m**h use, its risks, and the hope...
11/30/2025

🌟 National M**hamphetamine Awareness Day – November 30 🌟

Today we raise awareness about m**h use, its risks, and the hope found in recovery. M**hamphetamine is a powerful stimulant drug that can affect your heart, brain, and overall health — and addiction can happen quickly.

What to Know:

M**h is a stimulant that increases energy but can also cause anxiety, racing heart, and dangerous health effects.

More than a million U.S. adults struggle with m**hamphetamine addiction each year.

“Overamping” can cause chest pain, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or overdose.

Long-term use may lead to heart problems, severe dental issues, or increased risk of infections.

Using m**h with opioids greatly increases the risk of overdose.

Help & Support Are Available:
You don’t have to face substance use alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling:

💚 You deserve safety and support

🤝 Treatment and recovery programs are available

☎️ Call 988 for immediate help

🧠 BHRS offers counseling, recovery services, and community resources

To access BHRS Services Call (209) 381-6800

If you feel hopeless, unsafe, or need someone to talk to:

📞 BHRS 24/7 Crisis Line:
(209) 381-6819

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline:
Call or text 988

Let’s break the stigma, share hope, and support every person on their path to change.
Hope + Support = Change.

Address

301 E 13th Street 3rd Floor
Merced, CA
95341

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12093816800

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Vision

Inspiring hope and recovery for those we serve as the premier provider for quality whole person care.

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