4316 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County MAT Services Clinic is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Gainesville, Florida, located at 4316 SW 13th Street. The Alachua County MAT Services Clinic program is operated by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include 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 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 MAT Services Clinic 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, outcome follow-up after discharge, and assistance with obtaining social services.
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) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
4316 SW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Facility's own contact352-374-5600 · mbhci.org
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County MAT Services Clinic lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County MAT Services 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 MAT Services 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 MAT Services Clinic reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County MAT Services Clinic 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 MAT Services Clinic directly at 352-374-5600. To compare Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County MAT Services 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 MAT Services Clinic.
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“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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 MAT Services Clinic.
