1541 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1541 SW Williston Road in Gainesville, Florida. It is a nonprofit provider. The Alachua County Acute Care program is operated by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, assistance with obtaining social services, and mentoring/peer support.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
1541 SW Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
Facility's own contact352-374-5600 x8275 · mbhci.org
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care directly at 352-374-5600 x8275. To compare Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Acute Care.
