About VA Central California Health Care System Merced CBOC
VA Central California Health Care System Merced CBOC is a Veteran-focused outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Merced, California.
This community-based outpatient clinic offers outpatient mental health care, including individual and group therapy for addictive behaviors, alongside primary care and other health services.
As part of the larger VA Central California network, patients here can connect to a broad system of specialty and telehealth resources.
Veteran Focused Mental & Behavioral Health Care
The clinic provides outpatient mental health care, including consultation, evaluation and individual and group therapy for concerns such as addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety and trauma.
Smoking and tobacco cessation support is also available, and the broader VA Central California system offers standard and intensive substance use outpatient programs that can be coordinated for patients.
Care at the Merced CBOC is dedicated to Veterans in Merced and surrounding San Joaquin Valley counties.
The clinic also offers women Veteran care, including women specific primary care, mental health treatment and recovery support related to military sexual trauma.
Free VA Care with Transportation Assistance
The clinic is located at 340 East Yosemite Avenue, Suite D, in downtown Merced. Weekday hours run Monday through Friday, and transportation assistance, including DAV van coordination and beneficiary travel support, helps regional Veterans reach appointments.
The clinic page lists visit costs as free, with services tied to VA eligibility and benefits.
Billing and insurance support is available through the broader VA Central California Health Care System.



