MERIT Resource Services

200 East 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington, 98926

Levels of care: Detox, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP) +5 more
Accreditation: CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed +2 more
Insurance: Aetna, Ambetter +6 more
Languages: English, Spanish, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

MERIT Resource Services is a long-standing treatment provider in Ellensburg, Washington, operating since before 1990. It offers medical detox and is among the few local providers accepting court-ordered and DUI-related referrals, making it a resource for people navigating legal requirements alongside their recovery. Services in American Sign Language are also available, a feature shared by only a few other facilities in the area.

The center provides trauma-focused therapy and holds NAATP membership, a distinction held by just two facilities nearby. Transportation services are available to help with access to care, and Aetna insurance is accepted, though benefits should always be verified directly. Together, these features describe a facility set up to serve a broad range of adults, including those referred through legal or judicial channels.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring Disorders

Substances Treated

Alcohol

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsCourt-Ordered / DUI

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishSpanishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✓Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

AetnaAmbetterBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)CignaKaiser PermanenteMedicaidMolina HealthcareTRICARE

Payment options

medicaidmilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedSAMHSA-ListedState LicensedNAATP Member

The facility

Amenities

Transportation Provided

Established

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 18 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Ellensburg, this is one of:

2that hold NAATP Member
3that serve Court-Ordered / DUI
3that offer services in ASL
3that accept Aetna
4that offer Trauma-Focused

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does MERIT Resource Services offer?

MERIT Resource Services offers Detox, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does MERIT Resource Services treat?

MERIT Resource Services treats PTSD / Trauma and Co-Occurring Disorders.

What therapies does MERIT Resource Services use?

MERIT Resource Services offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is MERIT Resource Services accredited?

MERIT Resource Services lists accreditation from CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed, State Licensed and NAATP Member.

What languages are spoken at MERIT Resource Services?

Services are available in English, Spanish and ASL.

Who does MERIT Resource Services serve?

MERIT Resource Services lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents and Court-Ordered / DUI.

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