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Col C David Merkel MD

Veterans Residential Program

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444 Kiwassa Lake Road,Saranac Lake, New York 12983
Verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator(Nov 14, 2025)
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444 Kiwassa Lake Road
Saranac Lake, New York 12983

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Col C David Merkel MD

444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

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About This Facility

Nestled in Saranac Lake, NY, the Col C David Merkel MD center is dedicated to offering a wide array of addiction treatment services. With a particular emphasis on detoxification, substance use treatment, and transitional housing, this facility features long-term, short-term, and residential programs to meet diverse needs. The center employs various methods, including anger management and cognitive behavioral therapy, to support adult men, seniors, and young adults who have faced intimate partner violence. Particularly attentive to the needs of active duty military personnel, this center is committed to providing high-quality, gender-specific care designed for male clients. For individuals seeking effective and tailored addiction treatment, this facility stands out as an excellent option.

Insurance Accepted
Medicaid
Private health insurance

This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.

Services & Amenities
Type of CareDetoxification, Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service SettingsLong-term residential, Residential/24-hour residential, Short-term residential
Medications OfferedBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling
Treatments
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Programs & Groups
Specialized treatment programs tailored to specific populations and needs
Active duty military
Adult men
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced trauma
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Members of military families
Veterans
Payment & Insurance
Financial options and accepted insurance plans

Insurance Plans

Medicaid
Private health insurance

Payment Options

Cash or self-paymentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs

Insurance coverage varies by plan. Contact the facility to verify your specific coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Licenses & Certifications
Verified accreditations and quality certifications
CARF InternationalCARF Accredited
SAMHSASAMHSA Listed

All Certifications

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
State Substance use treatment agency
State department of health
Who We Serve
Patient demographics and populations served

Age Groups

AdultsSeniorsYoung Adults

Gender

Male
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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on available information, this facility accepts Medicaid, Private health insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary by plan and individual circumstances. Please contact the facility directly to verify if your specific insurance plan is accepted and what services are covered.

Important Notice

This website provides general information about addiction treatment facilities. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 for immediate assistance. For substance abuse help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Data sourced from SAMHSA Treatment Locator, state licensing databases, and facility submissions.