Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services

Crisis Services — Youth Crisis Services in Merced, California. Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services crisis programs for children and adolescents. Youth-specific crisis assessment, mobile crisis response for minors, and connection to ongoing youth behavioral health services. Access through the county 24/7 crisis line at (209) 381-6800.

Phone: (209) 381-6800

Website: https://www.co.merced.ca.us/137/Mental-Health

Services offered: Youth crisis assessment, mobile crisis response for minors, crisis stabilization, connection to youth mental health services

Ages served: Children & Adolescents (under 18)

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Frequently asked questions about Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services

How do I contact Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services?

You can call Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services at (209) 381-6800 in Merced, California. Their website is https://www.co.merced.ca.us/137/Mental-Health.

What services does Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services offer?

Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services offers Youth crisis assessment, mobile crisis response for minors, crisis stabilization, connection to youth mental health services. Serves Children & Adolescents (under 18). Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services crisis programs for children and adolescents. Youth-specific crisis assessment, mobile crisis response for minors, and connection to ongoing youth behavioral health services. Access through the county 24/7 crisis line at (209) 381-6800.

Are services at Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services at (209) 381-6800 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services offer services in other languages?

Call Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services at (209) 381-6800 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

Who is eligible for services at Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services?

Merced County BHRS – Children & Youth Crisis Services reports serving Children & Adolescents (under 18). Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (209) 381-6800 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.