Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County OTP Clinic - Gainesville Florida

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County OTP Clinic - Gainesville, FL

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic is treatment center located at 4310 Sw 13th Street in the 32608 zip code in Gainesville, FL that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts court/judicial system clients, people with HIV or AIDS and adult women into its treatment program. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic consist of dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-related counseling and brief intervention.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 4310 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County OTP Clinic in Gainesville, FL:

Types of Care at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling

Tobacco/Screening Services at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County Otp Clinic

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 352-374-5600

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County OTP Clinic. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc Alachua County OTP Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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