Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County OTP Clinic

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Alachua County OTP Clinic provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 4310 SW 13th Street in Gainesville, Florida. It is a nonprofit provider. The Alachua County OTP Clinic program is operated by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.

Patients can access medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

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 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 OTP 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.