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.