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UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

202 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713

3.5 19 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care1 program
Payment6 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

About UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry is a nonprofit mental health treatment provider in Madison, Wisconsin, located at 202 South Park Street.

Levels of care offered here include inpatient psychiatric care. Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, group therapy, and individual psychotherapy.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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 young adults, seniors or older adults, veterans, persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, and persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Activity therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Medications used

  • Chlorpromazine
  • Droperidol
  • Fluphenazine
  • Haloperidol
  • Loxapine
  • Perphenazine
  • Pimozide
  • Prochlorperazine
  • Thioridazine
  • Trifluoperazine
  • Aripiprazole
  • Asenapine
  • Brexpiprazole
  • Cariprazine
  • IIoperidone
  • Lurasidone
  • Olanzapine
  • Paliperidone
  • Quetiapine
  • Risperidone
  • Ziprasidone
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Insurance & payment

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

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry compares

  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 7 of 12 programs in Madison do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Tellurian Behavioral HealthMadison · under 1 mi · Outpatient
  2. Saint Marys Hospital Medical CenterMadison · under 1 mi
  3. 5 Door RecoveryMadison · under 1 mi · Residential

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

  • Young adults
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Clients who have experienced trauma
  • Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
  • Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Counseling & education

  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Ancillary services

  • Chronic disease/illness management
  • Court-ordered outpatient treatment
  • Diet and exercise counseling
  • Illness management and recovery
  • Psychosocial rehabilitation services
  • Case management service
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
  • Education services

Treatment access in Dane County, WI

15Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
7Buprenorphine or methadone
2Offer 24-hour care

Dane County, WI has 15 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 588,347 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. 69 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 11.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 18.1 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

Address202 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53713
Facility's own phone608-417-6000
Websiteunitypoint.org

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Questions about UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

What services does UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry offer?

UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry accepts county or local government funds, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), other state funds, private health insurance, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, cash or self-payment, state mental health agency (or equivalent) funds, and state welfare or child and family services funds. 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 UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry offer detox?

UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Who does UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry treat?

UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, seniors or older adults, veterans, clients who have experienced trauma, and persons experiencing first-episode psychosis.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Dane County, WI?

Dane County, WI has 15 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 588,347 residents: 1 list detox services, 7 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

What are the closest alternatives to UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Tellurian Behavioral Health (Madison, under 1 miles), Saint Marys Hospital Medical Center (Madison, under 1 miles), and 5 Door Recovery (Madison, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry's Google rating?

UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry has a 3.5-star rating from 19 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry directly at 608-417-6000. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry. Our helpline is not affiliated with UnityPoint Health Meriter – Adult Inpatient Psychiatry.

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