MERIT Program
Methamphetamine abuse has reached epidemic proportions in Josephine County
Methamphetamine Early Response Intervention Team
The MERIT Program, funded by SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), is an interagency collaboration between Options for Southern Oregon, Adapt, Choices, Ontrack and Dual Solutions. MERIT is committed to providing evidence based treatment and support for individuals and their families who are struggling with methamphetamine abuse.
MERIT offers a holistic approach, including effective substance abuse treatment using the Matrix Model. Matrix consists of an intensive outpatient program incorporating group and individual strategies as well as family involvement and community based support groups for recovery.
MERIT Offers:
A & D Treatment
Case Management
You do not need OHP or any other insurance for this program.
Additionally, MERIT offers individualized case management services to address other needs such as access to:
- Mental Health services
- Medical services
- Housing
- Employment assistance
- Legal assistance
- Dental services
- Child Care services
If you are working locally with someone who could benefit from this program and would like to make a referral. The following information would expedite the process:
- Name and contact information of person making referral.
- Contact information for referred individual (name, address, phone # ).
- Alcohol & Drug Assessment (if available).
- Mental Health Assessment (if available).
- Other agencies involved with the referred individual (DHS, Community Justice, Etc).
Self-referrals are also accepted by calling the MERIT program M-F from 9 to 5 and asking to speak with a MERIT case manager.
The Merit Program is located at:
Options for Southern Oregon
1215 SW "G" Street
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
Phone: (541) 476-2373