Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

season can bring challenges for you and your child’s mental and behavioral health. If you’re looking for support, SAMHSA has tools and resources to help: samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources

✨🗣️ Be the Influence — Join the Youth Advisory Board! 🗣️✨

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? 🌟 The Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Youth Advisory Board is looking for youth leaders who want to help shape the future of behavioral health services in Merced County! 💬💡

🌟 Build leadership & advocacy skills
🤝 Make active change in the community surrounding youth and behavioral health
💜 Help create a safe and empowering space for youth voices to be heard

📅 Meetings: Every First Wednesday of the Month
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The C.U.B.E.
490 E. 13th Street, Merced, CA 95341
👥 Ages: 16–25 years old

🍽️ Refreshments Provided
🎁 Participation Giveaways Available

📲 Scan the QR code to join today and make your voice count!

❓ Questions?
📞 (209) 381-6830 ext. 3608
📧 [email protected]

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☕🚐 Heads up, BHRS! Rise to Higher Grounds Café is rolling in on Wednesday! 🚐☕

Start your morning with fresh coffee while supporting MCOE Adult ROP and Merced County Probation students.

📍 Merced County Behavioral Health
301 E. 13th St, Merced, CA
🗓 Wednesday, August 12th
🕣 8:30a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
💳 Credit card or digital payments only

Grab a cup, support a cause, and fuel your day. 💛

Pay attention to how you're feeling this school year. Stress, anxiety, or pressure can lead to unhealthy choices—but there are healthy ways to cope. Check out these helpful resources to help you navigate your mental wellbeing: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

As we prepare for , it's crucial to remember that school readiness isn't just about having the right supplies, it's also about mental health. SAMHSA has resources available to support students' and families’ wellbeing: samhsa.gov/school-health

🌼🎨 August is here, and the Student Resiliency Center has a month full of fun waiting for you!

Youth ages 12–18 are invited to join us throughout August for creative activities, games, mindfulness, karaoke, fitness, and more—all in a safe, welcoming space where you can connect, learn, and have fun.

✨ Highlights include:
🎤 Karaoke
🎨 Craft Corner & DIY Projects
🧩 Puzzle & Board Games
🌿 Mindfulness Activities
🎮 Social Game Hours
💪 Kids Pilates

📅 Check out the August calendar for the full schedule of activities!

📍 Student Resiliency Center
1640 N Street, Suite #100, Merced, CA 95340

📞 Questions? (209) 381-6858
📧 [email protected]

🔥🍔 School is almost back in session, and we're firing up the grill to celebrate!

Join us for **BBQ at The CUBE** on **August 4, 2026, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM** for an afternoon of food, fun, and community.

🌭 Free hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, and ice cream
🎒 Receive a backpack filled with back-to-school supplies (while supplies last)
👥 Open to youth and young adults ages 16–25

📍 The CUBE: 490 E. 13th St. Merced, CA 95341

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Friends make life brighter and our minds healthier. A simple conversation, a shared laugh, or knowing someone is there can make all the difference. Happy International Friendship Day!

✨🗣️ Be the Influence — Join the Youth Advisory Board! 🗣️✨

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? 🌟 The Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Youth Advisory Board is looking for youth leaders who want to help shape the future of behavioral health services in Merced County! 💬💡

🌟 Build leadership & advocacy skills
🤝 Make active change in the community surrounding youth and behavioral health
💜 Help create a safe and empowering space for youth voices to be heard

📅 Meetings: Every First Wednesday of the Month
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The C.U.B.E. 490 E. 13th Street, Merced, CA 95341
👥 Ages: 16–25 years old

🍽️ Refreshments Provided
🎁 Participation Giveaways Available

📲 Scan the QR code to join today and make your voice count!

❓ Questions?
📞 (209) 381-6830 ext. 3608
📧 [email protected]

💜✨

Clearly, we could use some help!!

Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is hiring an Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator to support creative projects, public information campaigns, social media content, branding, and visual communications.

We're looking for someone creative, detail-oriented, and ready to use their design skills to help us connect our community with important behavioral health information and resources.

Think you can do better than our MS Paint masterpiece? We hope so. 😄

📍 Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5408586-0/extra-help-special-projects-coordinator

For more information about the BHRS Department, visit our website: https://www.countyofmerced.com/78/Behavioral-Health-Recovery-Services