Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House

Gainesville, FL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Traumatic Brain Injury Serious Mental Illness

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Gainesville, FL · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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What happens when you call

Free — no obligation to admit
Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
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Key takeaways for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
Contact facility for accepted insurance plans
SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
Located in Gainesville, FL

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House

Private nonprofit organization offering comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment with trauma-informed care, family counseling, and 12-step facilitation.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Residential/24-hour residential

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Paliperidone +6 more

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

4400 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

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Facility direct line

352-374-5615

Website

www.mbhci.org

Nearby context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 352-374-5615 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other FL centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Alachua County Sid Martin Bridge House?

Call the facility directly at 352-374-5615 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.

What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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