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Meridian Health Services

424 East Southway Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46902

2.8 4 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care3 programsOutpatient
Payment6 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.56 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 4 Google reviews (2.8★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Meridian Health Services

Meridian Health Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 424 East Southway Boulevard in Kokomo, Indiana. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as motivational interviewing and substance use disorder counseling.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.

Meridian Health Services is licensed or certified by the Federally Qualified Health Center.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Substance use disorder counseling

Medications used

  • Medication for mental disorders

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Meridian Health Services compares

  • #14of 14 ranked programs in Kokomo in our 2026 ranking. See the Kokomo ranking
  • ✓Accepts military insurance (TRICARE): 8 of 14 programs in Kokomo do.

Closest alternatives

  1. CleanSlate Centers – KokomoKokomo · under 1 mi · MAT, Outpatient
  2. Community Howard Regional Health – Behavioral Health InpatientKokomo · under 1 mi · Detox, MAT
  3. Groups Recover TogetherKokomo · under 1 mi · MAT, Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adolescents
  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Active duty military
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Integrated primary care services
Licensing & accreditationFederally Qualified Health Center
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in Howard County, IN

14Treatment facilities
5Offer detox
10Buprenorphine or methadone
5Offer 24-hour care

Howard County, IN has 14 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 84,082 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 27 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 32.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.3 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address424 East Southway Boulevard
Kokomo, IN 46902
Facility's own phone765-865-8914
Websitemeridianhs.org

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Questions about Meridian Health Services

What services does Meridian Health Services offer?

Meridian Health Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Meridian Health Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Meridian Health Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Meridian Health Services offer detox?

Meridian Health Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Meridian Health Services licensed?

Meridian Health Services reports licensing or certification from: Federally Qualified Health Center.

Who does Meridian Health Services treat?

Meridian Health Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Howard County, IN?

Howard County, IN has 14 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 84,082 residents: 5 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Meridian Health Services rank among rehab centers in Kokomo?

Meridian Health Services is #14 of 14 ranked programs in Kokomo in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What are the closest alternatives to Meridian Health Services?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are CleanSlate Centers – Kokomo (Kokomo, under 1 miles), Community Howard Regional Health – Behavioral Health Inpatient (Kokomo, under 1 miles), and Groups Recover Together (Kokomo, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Meridian Health Services' Google rating?

Meridian Health Services has a 2.8-star rating from 4 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Meridian Health Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Meridian Health Services directly at 765-865-8914. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Meridian Health Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Meridian Health Services.

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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. Logo courtesy of meridianhs.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Meridian Health Services.