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Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare

1415 1/2 College Drive, Meridian, MS 39307

4.0 4 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care7 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
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 care1.5 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

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

About Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1415 1/2 College Drive in Meridian, Mississippi. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), 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, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement

Insurance & payment

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

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

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How Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare compares

  • #2of 3 ranked programs in Meridian in our 2026 ranking. See the Meridian ranking
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: the only one of 4 programs in Meridian that does.
  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 3 of 4 programs in Meridian do.

Closest alternatives

  1. East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder UnitMeridian · under 1 mi
  2. HamiltonDavis Treatment ServicesMeridian · 1.8 mi · Detox, MAT, IOP
  3. Weems Community Mental Health Center – Children and Youth ServicesMeridian · 1.9 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

  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Federally Qualified Health Center
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization
Exclusive servicesSpecially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Treatment access in Lauderdale County, MS

4Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
2Buprenorphine or methadone
2Offer 24-hour care

Lauderdale County, MS has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 70,588 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 18 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 25.5 per 100,000 residents, compared with 16.6 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

Address1415 1/2 College Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
Facility's own phone601-693-1001
Websiteweemsmh.com

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Questions about Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare

What services does Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare offer?

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare 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, 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 (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare offer detox?

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare 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 Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare licensed?

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Who does Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare treat?

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Lauderdale County, MS?

Lauderdale County, MS has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 70,588 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare rank among rehab centers in Meridian?

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare is #2 of 3 ranked programs in Meridian 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 Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are East Mississippi State Hospital – Substance Use Disorder Unit (Meridian, under 1 miles), HamiltonDavis Treatment Services (Meridian, 1.8 miles), and Weems Community Mental Health Center – Children and Youth Services (Meridian, 1.9 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare's Google rating?

Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare has a 4.0-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 Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare directly at 601-693-1001. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare. Our helpline is not affiliated with Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare.

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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 weemsmh.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Weems Community MH Center – Weems LifeCare.