1818 College Drive, Meridian, MS 39307
East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1818 College Drive in Meridian, Mississippi. It is a public provider.
Its services include hospital inpatient care and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as Matrix Model and 12-step facilitation.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify and free care (no payment accepted). Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for men.
East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
Lauderdale County, MS has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 70,588 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. 18 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 25.5 per 100,000 residents, compared with 16.6 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit lists the following levels of care: hospital inpatient and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs and no payment accepted. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult men.
Lauderdale County, MS has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 70,588 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit has a 2.1-star rating from 16 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit directly at 601-581-7600. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit. Our helpline is not affiliated with East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit.
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