Addiction doesn’t discriminate by age, ethnicity, or background. Treatment shouldn’t either. Since 1979, MERIT has been dedicated to making addiction services easily accessible to all members of the Central Washington community. Our team offers outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs in English and Spanish at six convenient locations in Ellensburg, Kennewick, Pasco, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima (also serving Wapato).

Bilingual Substance Abuse Treatment

Our outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs are designed to serve the needs of individuals and families throughout Central Washington. Whether you’re seeking help for the first time or need continued support in your recovery, our caring staff is here to help you build a foundation for lasting sobriety.

We offer the following substance abuse and behavioral health services in English and Spanish:

• Alcohol abuse treatment
• Drug abuse treatment
• Stimulant abuse treatment
• Detox support
• Group therapy
• Mental health counseling

The Benefits of Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Your First Language

Attending substance abuse treatment in your native language can make it easier to share your experiences, understand concepts, and build trust with counselors and peers. In fact, a 2006 meta-analysis found that mental health interventions conducted in a patient’s first language can be twice as effective as those delivered in a second language.

How We Remove Barriers to High-Quality Addiction Recovery Services 

We strive to create an environment that respects the unique circumstances, backgrounds, and experiences of everyone in our diverse community. To ensure support is accessible to all, we focus on removing obstacles with flexible, inclusive, and practical solutions, such as:

• Offering evidence-based programs in six locations throughout Central Washington
• Hiring bilingual counselors that are proficient in English and Spanish
• Partnering with major insurance providers to reduce financial stress
• Offering flexible payment plans to assist uninsured program participants
• Making online counseling and telehealth sessions available for on-the-go support

Start Your Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Central Washington

Not sure of what to do next? Our admissions team is available to walk you through each stage of the process, from verifying insurance details to attending your first treatment.

Contact MERIT online or call us at 877-789-3344 to get in touch with our outpatient alcohol and drug treatment team in Central Washington. We have locations in Ellensburg, Kennewick, Pasco, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima (also serving Wapato).