Located in Oakland, CA, Merritt Peralta Institute Treatment Services offers
detox care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
Care here features levels of care including detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, individual treatment and medical, tailored to the individual.
This center serves men and women and treats alcohol, drug addiction, opioids, prescription drugs, benzodiazepines and cocaine.
The center works with 24 insurers including HealthNet, HealthPartners, Highmark and Humana, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care,
outpatient treatment, discharge planning and relapse prevention planning.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Merritt Peralta Institute Treatment Services, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Merritt Peralta Institute Treatment Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)