Phone Number: 608-417-8144
Website: http://www.meriter.com
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Madison, WI (Dane County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder and gambling addiction disorder.
They accept all age groups and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart Outpatient Services has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- State Substance Abuse Agency
- State Mental Health Department
- Hospital Licensing Authority
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Type of Opioid Treatment
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
- Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Acupuncture
- Domestic Violence Services
- Mental Health Services
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
- Medicare Accepted
- Medicaid Accepted
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Private Health Insurance
- Cash or Self Payment
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
UnityPoint Health Meriter/NewStart has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking not permitted
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling