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Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

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Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

If you or a loved one is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, please call 988.

This page is not monitored 24/7 and not intended for crisis intervention or treatment.

04/20/2026

✨ Join the Merced County BHRS Team ✨

Ready to make a difference in your community?
Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is hiring for multiple positions — and we’d love to have you on our team.

🌿 Meaningful work that supports recovery and wellness
🤝 Collaborate with a compassionate, dedicated team
💼 Opportunities to grow your career in public service

📲 Scan the QR code to explore openings and apply today!

04/20/2026

Do you know what is considered a standard drink? 12 oz of beer; 8 oz of malt liquor; 5 oz of wine; 1.5 oz of distilled spirits or liquor are considered standard drinks. Learn more about alcohol use this : samhsa.gov/alcohol

04/17/2026

✨🗣️ Be the Influence — Join the Youth Advisory Board! 🗣️✨

Looking to make a real impact in your community? The Merced County Youth Advisory Board is seeking youth voices to help shape behavioral health and recovery services! 💬💡

🌟 Build leadership & advocacy skills
🤝 Connect with others who care about youth mental health
🎯 Create a safe space for youth empowerment

📅 Meetings: Every other Wednesday
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: The C.U.B.E., 490 E. 13th St., Merced
👥 Ages: 16–25 years old
🍕 Refreshments provided | 🎁 Participation giveaways

📲 Scan the QR code to join today!
❓ Questions? (209) 381-6830 ext. 3608 | BHRSCUBE@countyofmerced.com

04/16/2026

Today is , a reminder that your story isn't over.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. We're here for you.

Call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 209-381-6819 or text/call the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for support.

04/15/2026

Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services invites you to review and share your feedback on the 2026–2029 Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan (Draft).

🗓️ Public Comment Period:
March 26 – April 25, 2026

Your voice helps shape the future of behavioral health services in our community. We encourage all community members, partners, and stakeholders to review the plan and submit feedback.

🔗 View the plan & submit comments here:
http://www.co.merced.ca.us/486/Mental-Health-Services-Act

📝 Please submit your comments by April 25, 2026

📍 Public Hearing (In Person):
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 5:15 PM
📌 Merced County BHRS Conference Center 301 E. 13th Street, Merced, CA

💬 Together, we can continue building a system of care that reflects the needs of our community.

04/15/2026

🎉 Today’s the day!
Merced County CSOC’s Southeast Asian (SEA) YOUth Peer Group is happening today at 5:00 PM.
Youth & young adults ages 12–25 are invited to a supportive, youth-led space for meaningful conversations around mental health, wellness, school, culture, and identity.
✨ Come connect. Be heard. Build community.

04/14/2026

📣💬 Community Voices Needed 💬📣

Your voice matters more than ever. Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is inviting the community to review and share input on the BHSA Three-Year Integrated Plan (2026–2029)—helping shape the future of mental health and substance use services in our community.

🧠💙 This plan supports care, housing, and long-term recovery for individuals and families across Merced County.

📅 Public Hearing
🗓️ May 5, 2026
🕔 5:15 PM
📍 301 E. 13th St., Merced (Room C219)

💬 Share your voice:
📞 1-866-626-6472
📧 mhsa@countyofmerced.com

🌐 Visit countyofmerced.com to view the plan

Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community. Your input makes a difference. 💙

04/13/2026

Do you know the signs of drinking too much? These are some of the signs that may mean someone is drinking too much. If you’re concerned that you or a friend may be struggling, there are resources available to help: samhsa.gov/alcohol

04/12/2026

✨ We’re Hiring — Make an Impact with Merced County BHRS! ✨

Ready to take the next step in your mental health career? Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is now hiring a Licensed Mental Health Worker — with both Full-Time and Extra-Help positions available!

💼 Support clients through direct care and daily interactions
🚨 Assist with crisis intervention and psychiatric evaluations
📝 Track progress and maintain detailed clinical records
🤝 Work alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team

💰 Salary: $65,249.60 – $79,393.60 annually
📌 Job Types: Full-Time & Extra-Help

✅ 1+ year experience in a medical or psychiatric setting
📄 Valid California license (Psychiatric Technician, RN, or LVN)
🚗 Valid California driver’s license

📲 Apply now & view full job details here:
www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5288287-0

📩 Questions? Reach out to Merced County BHRS

04/10/2026

This is what impact looks like. 💙

Merced County’s CARE Act program is getting statewide recognition—named one of California’s Top 10 CARE Champions by Governor Gavin Newsom and honored with the Merced County Mission, Vision & Values Award.

But the real win? Lives being changed through connection, collaboration, and care that truly meets people where they are.

🎥 See CARE in action: https://youtu.be/I7KVVAEiUAw

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04/10/2026

✨🏥 Now Hiring — BHRS Medical Director 🏥✨

✨Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives real impact. Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is seeking a Medical Director to lead and shape psychiatric care in our community.

✅ Valid California Medical Board License
🧾 5 years of experience in psychiatry
🎓 Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatric Medicine

🌱 Make a lasting impact through leadership, innovation, and care

📲 Apply now & view full job details here:
www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5302550-0

—or scan the QR code on the flyer

04/10/2026

🍕🎉 SRC Spring Break Pizza Party is happening at BHRS! 🎉🍕
Take a break and grab a slice! It's time for a pizza party for local youth—a great chance to hang out, enjoy some lunch, and catch those Spring Break vibes.

Who: Ages 12–18
When: Friday, April 10th
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: 📍 1640 N Street, Suite 100

Don't forget to reserve a spot! RSVP by calling 209-381-6858 or emailing bhrssrcteam@countyofmerced.com. 💛

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

Website

http://www.co.merced.ca.us/78/Behavioral-Health-and-Recovery-Services

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About Merced County BHRS

Vision

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

Mission Statement

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is committed to empowering our diverse community with hope, recovery, and wellness by providing comprehensive holistic care.

Values

Humility

Integrity

Compassion

Innovation

Customer Service

Inclusion

Services

A variety of mental health and substance abuse programs are available to consumers in Merced County. The County is able to provide a selection of services to children, youth, adults, and their families.

Behavioral Health services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by appointment, walk-in, or by contacting emergency services.

Interpreters

Both inpatient and outpatient sites have staff that speak Spanish and several Southeast Asian languages. We also provide interpreter services in other languages and sign through third party providers. All interpreter services are available at no cost to consumers.

Comment Policy

Comments and images posted by the public on this page do not necessarily represent the views of Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) or Merced County. The appearance of external, non-County links on this site do not constitute official endorsement from BHRS or Merced County of that link.

Merced County and BHRS does not agree with or endorse every comment that individuals post on this page. Our goal is to share ideas and information with as many individuals as possible and our policy is to accept all comments and images that meet the following standards.

BHRS participates on Facebook in order to engage individuals and organizations in respectful dialogue about issues of importance to the community. In order to keep the dialogue respectful and productive, BHRS reserves the right to remove any content that contains, but is not limited to the following:

-profanity

-language or images that are abusive, threatening, harassing,

discriminatory or racially offensive

-nudity

-promotion of violence or illegal activity

-any personally identifiable information such as social security numbers, case numbers, birth dates, etc.

-gratuitous links to sites viewed as spam

-comments that infringe on copyrights

-comments whose main purpose is to sell a product or service

-comments not topically related to the particular posting

-any links posted as comments will be reviewed and may be deleted

Communications made via this platform will in no way constitute a legal or official notice to BHRS or Merced County or any official or employee of said organizations.

Comments will be moderated between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Pacific) Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays. We intend to moderate other comments as soon as possible on the next business day.