4300 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Gainesville, Florida, located at 4300 SW 13th Street. The Alachua County Main Clinic program is operated by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, 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 children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and veterans. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
4300 SW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Facility's own contact352-374-5600 · mbhci.org
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic lists the following levels of care: outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, 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.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic directly at 352-374-5600. To compare Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County Main Clinic 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 Main Clinic.
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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 Main Clinic.
