444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Located at 444 Kiwassa Lake Road in Saranac Lake, New York, Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Veterans Residential Program program is operated by Col C David Merkel MD.
Patients can access residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors and serves male clients only. It offers specialized groups for veterans, active duty military, members of military families, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
444 Kiwassa Lake Road
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Facility's own contact518-891-8387 · stjoestreatment.org
Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors (male clients only). Specialized groups include adult men, veterans, active duty military, members of military families, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program directly at 518-891-8387. To compare Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Col C David Merkel MD – Veterans Residential Program.
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