Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Suwannee County Clinic

Located at 920 NW Nobles Ferry Road in Live Oak, Florida, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc – Suwannee County Clinic is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Suwannee County Clinic program is operated by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.

Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, 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, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, 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 children/adolescents, 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 – Suwannee County 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 aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.