Addiction Treatment Centres in Merritt, BC
11 treatment centres, detox programs, and recovery services in Merritt, British Columbia. Compare services and reviews, then contact centres directly.
Drug Checking
2196 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC
Offered by Interior Health. Offers free, anonymous drug checking services so people can reduce the risk of an overdose by checking what is in their substances that may be harmful. Take-home fentanyl drug testing strips may also be available.
Facility-Based Withdrawal Management Services
3451 Voght Street, Merritt, BC
Provides medically supported services for withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs in an inpatient setting for youth and adults in the Interior Health region. See PDF document for a current listing of residential treatment services and support recovery beds, funded by the Health Authority.
Family Support Services
2-2025 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC
Offered by Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services. Provides support in the development of plans and decisions made concerning MοΏ½tis children, youth and families receiving services from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Key Workers are actively involved and work directly with families and MCFD child protection workers to develop family plans and supports. Key Workers complete referrals to counsellors, treatment centres or other community services; provide one-to-one support; connect children, youth and families with MοΏ½tis elders and mentors; and connect families with legal representation or aid.
Harm Reduction Services
2196 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC
Offered by ASK Wellness Society. Provides drug checking, needle exchange, harm reduction supplies, medication management, and educational workshops to at-risk individuals and those with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, or other chronic illness. Also offers a health navigation program that provides support services, advocacy, and life skills to clients with chronic illness, mental health and or addiction concerns.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
230 Highway 8, Merritt, BC
Offered by Lower Nicola Indian Band. Offers alcohol and drug abuse counselling, mental health services, and support groups for the health and well-being of community members.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
3451 Voght Street, Merritt, BC
Offers a range of mental health and substance use services to support individuals and families in the Interior Health region. Services are provided in a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals, residential settings, and on an outreach basis. Call for intake and information. Services include short-term assessment and treatment, counselling, psychiatric services, and substance use prevention and treatment programs.
Opioid Agonist Treatment
2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC
Offered by Conayt Friendship Society. Provides an outpatient methadone or suboxone treatment program in a supervised clinical setting for people who misuse opioids.
Opioid Agonist Treatment
3451 Voght Street, Merritt, BC
Offered by Interior Health. Provides a prescribed medicine such as methadone or suboxone, in a supervised clinical setting to treat people who have a problematic pattern of opioid use. Clients also have access to counselling, naloxone kits, and residential treatment referrals.
Substance Use Counselling
2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC
Offered by Conayt Friendship Society. Provides prevention services and counselling for youth, adults and families in the Nicola Valley affected by substance use including drugs and alcohol.
Substance Use Counselling and Treatment
3451 Voght Street, Merritt, BC
Offered by Interior Health. Provides community-based substance use counselling and treatment for people wishing to reduce or quit their use of substances, and improve their health and well-being. Services include individual, group and family counselling, outreach, assessment, case management, education, and referrals.
Substance Use Day Treatment
3451 Voght Street, Merritt, BC
Offered by Interior Health. Provides community-based counselling and treatment to support individuals with substance use issues including drug and alcohol addiction. The program includes individual, group and family support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many addiction treatment centres are there in Merritt?+
FindTreatment.ca lists 11 treatment centres and recovery services in Merritt, British Columbia, including detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient programs, and counselling services.
Is addiction treatment free in British Columbia?+
Publicly funded treatment programs in British Columbia are free with a valid health card, but often have waitlists. Private treatment centres charge fees (typically $10,000β$30,000 for 30-day residential programs) with faster admission. Many centres listed here offer both options.
How do I choose between inpatient and outpatient treatment in Merritt?+
Inpatient (residential) treatment suits people who need a structured environment away from daily triggers, while outpatient programs let you keep living at home and working. A family doctor, or any centre listed on this page, can help assess which level of care fits your situation.