Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program

444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

12-Step Facilitation

4 levels of care

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About this center

Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program is an addiction treatment provider in Saranac Lake, New York. According to the public treatment facility listing record for this address, the program offers both residential and outpatient services, covering residential treatment, medication-assisted treatment (mat), sober living, and telehealth.

The same record identifies treatment for substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, tobacco use disorder, and co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis. Programming is listed as serving active duty military, adults, co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, court-ordered clients, and hiv/aids support. Services are listed as available in English.

Listed accreditation and treatment approaches include 12-Step Facilitation, Acamprosate, Anger Management, Brief Intervention, and Buprenorphine. This reflects what is in the listing record; current standing can be checked with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.

Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program is located at 444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, New York 12983, and the number listed for this location is (518) 891-8387, which reaches the center directly. Treatment Locators does not own or operate this center and is not paid by it for this listing. Details such as bed availability, insurance accepted, and current programming are set by the facility and should be confirmed by phone.

At a glance

Location: 444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: (518) 891-8387
Levels of care: Residential Treatment, Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT), Sober Living, and Telehealth
Conditions treated: Substance Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, Tobacco Use Disorder, Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis, Trauma / PTSD, Chronic Pain, and HIV/AIDS
Treatment approaches: 12-Step Facilitation, Acamprosate, Anger Management, Brief Intervention, Buprenorphine, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Contingency Management, Disulfiram, Motivational Interviewing, Naltrexone, Psychiatric Medication Management, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Counseling, Telehealth Services, and Trauma-Informed Counseling
Populations served: Active Duty Military, Adults, Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis, Court-ordered Clients, HIV/AIDS Support, Men, Military Families, Seniors / Older Adults, Survivors Of Domestic Violence, Survivors Of Sexual Abuse, Trauma / PTSD, Veterans, and Young Adults
Languages: English
Facility type: Non-Profit Organization

Payment and accreditation

Payment options reported

Private Health Insurance
Cash or Self-Payment
Federal or State Grant FundingGovernment or block-grant funding for treatment programs.

Licensing and accreditation

CARF AccreditedCARF is an independent non-profit that accredits health and human service programs against published standards for quality and person-centered care.
Licensed by State Substance Use AgencyThe state agency that oversees substance use treatment licenses this facility to operate.
Licensed by State Health DepartmentThe state health department licenses this facility to operate.

Reported by the facility to the federal treatment services record (September 2026). The record lists payment and funding types only — it does not name insurance carriers, so it cannot confirm that a specific plan is accepted. Call the center to confirm current payment options and costs, and see how insurance coverage for treatment works.

Levels of care

Residential Treatment
Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
Sober Living
Telehealth

Conditions treated

Substance Use Disorder
Alcohol Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder
Tobacco Use Disorder
Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Trauma / PTSD
Chronic Pain
HIV/AIDS

Treatment approaches

12-Step Facilitation
Acamprosate
Anger Management
Brief Intervention
Buprenorphine
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Contingency Management
Disulfiram
Motivational Interviewing
Naltrexone
Psychiatric Medication Management
Relapse Prevention
Substance Use Counseling
Telehealth Services
Trauma-Informed Counseling

Populations served

Active Duty Military
Adults
Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Court-ordered Clients
HIV/AIDS Support
Men
Military Families
Seniors / Older Adults
Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
Trauma / PTSD
Veterans
Young Adults

Languages spoken

English

Frequently asked questions about Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program

Where is Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program located?

Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program is located at 444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

What levels of care does Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program offer?

The listing for Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program shows residential treatment, medication-assisted treatment (mat), sober living, and telehealth. Confirm current availability with the facility, since programs open and close beds over time.

What does Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program treat?

Listed areas of treatment include substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, tobacco use disorder, co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis, trauma / ptsd, chronic pain, and hiv/aids.

How do I contact Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program?

The phone number listed for Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program is (518) 891-8387. Calling the center directly is the best way to confirm current details.

What payment options does Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program report?

In the federal treatment services record (September 2026), Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program reports private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and federal or state grant funding. The record lists payment types only, never specific insurance carriers, so call the center at (518) 891-8387 to confirm whether your plan is accepted.

Is Col C David Merkel MD — Veterans Residential Program licensed or accredited?

The federal record lists CARF Accredited, Licensed by State Substance Use Agency, and Licensed by State Health Department for this location. Licensure and accreditation change over time, so current standing is best confirmed with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.

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