Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Alachua County Acute Care
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
1541 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 374-5600 ext. 8275
Intake: (352) 374-5600
Insurance and payment
- Insurance accepted; network status unknown
- Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
- Sliding fee scale available
- Cash / self-pay available
- Military insurance accepted
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Detoxification
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residentialResidential detoxification
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in TreatmentNaltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine detoxificationPrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneUse methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosingLofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without naloxoneNaltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)LofexidineClonidineMedication for mental disordersNicotine replacementNon-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counseling
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agencyState mental health departmentState department of healthCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaidFederal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)Private health insuranceCash or self-paymentState-financed health insurance plan other than MedicaidSAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups
Adult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients with HIV or AIDSClients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testing
Transitional Services
Discharge PlanningNaloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Assistance with obtaining social servicesMentoring/peer support
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol DetoxificationBenzodiazepines DetoxificationOpioids detoxificationMedication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportSubstance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingMarital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceDomestic violence services, including family or partnerEarly intervention for HIVMental health servicesSocial skills developmentSuicide prevention services
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.