200 East 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926
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MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 200 East 3rd Avenue in Ellensburg, Washington. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Kittitas County, WA has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 48,172 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Kittitas County, WA has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 48,172 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Dakari (Ellensburg, under 1 miles), Oxford House Golden Feather (Ellensburg, under 1 miles), and Sundown M Ranch – Diagnostic And Outpatient Services (Yakima, 20.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.
MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg has a 2.8-star rating from 9 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg directly at 509-925-9821. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg. Our helpline is not affiliated with MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of meritresources.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with MERIT Resource Services – Ellensburg.
