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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Alachua County Acute Care

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At a Glance

2 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Inpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Overview

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Alachua County Acute Care in Gainesville offers specialized services for individuals facing acute mental health crises or severe substance use disorders. Catering to both adults and adolescents, the facility provides medically supervised inpatient detoxification to ensure safety and comfort during withdrawal. Their Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) delivers short-term intensive treatment with 24-hour monitoring by a multidisciplinary team. Amenities include comfortable inpatient facilities, access to recreational activities, and daily nutritional meals. The staff, trained in trauma-informed care, includes psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and case managers. The center boasts a warm environment that emphasizes dignity and respect while promoting health and recovery through compassionate care tailored to individual needs. Community-based programs offer continued support post-discharge for long-term recovery success. 2-star Google review rating with 120+ reviews. Patients have mixed reviews about Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Alachua County Acute Care. Some appreciate the caring staff and the positive impact on their mental health, while others report long wait times, difficulty reaching staff, and feeling mistreated. Consider these factors when deciding if this facility is right for you. They accept many private insurance providers including Anthem, Aetna, Carelon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Humana, MHN, Optum, UnitedHealthcare. Low-cost facility ($): Affordable or free with insurance. Payment assistance likely available.

  • Location:

    1541 SW Williston Road , Gainesville, FL 32608 Directions

  • Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Genders Accepted: Female, Male
  • Detox For: Opioids, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum
  • Languages Served: Sign language, English

Treatment Type

  • Inpatient
  • Residential detoxification

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Substance use counseling
  • Motivational interviewing

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Domestic violence support
  • Case management support

Recovery assistance services

  • Peer mentoring and support

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education
  • One-on-one counseling

Transition Support

  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Testing for HIV

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

Treatment Approaches

Additional Support and Services

Counseling and Education

Transition Support

Testing & Pre-Treatment

Medication-Based Treatments

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

Ownership Type

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