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UF Health Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx
Specializes in Trauma-Informed Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Court-Ordered · Forensic Serious Mental Illness

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Jacksonville, FL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for UF Health Jacksonville

  • Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Jacksonville, FL

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

About UF Health Jacksonville

Psychiatric services for adults with serious mental illness, including individual therapy, group therapy, and case management.

Classified as separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital. private non-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.

UF Health Jacksonville at a Glance

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

Levels of care

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine +13 more

Emergency services

Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility operation

Private non-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

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

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Facility direct line

904-244-1470

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UF Health Jacksonville accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, UF Health Jacksonville accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific FL Medicaid plan. Call 904-244-1470 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does UF Health Jacksonville offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient. 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 UF Health Jacksonville have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, 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 UF Health Jacksonville use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at UF Health Jacksonville?
Call the facility directly at 904-244-1470 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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