Meridian - Suwannee County Counseling Center
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare - Suwannee County Counseling Center in Live Oak, FL focuses on mental health and substance abuse treatment services. This outpatient facility serves Suwannee County and its surrounding areas, offering personalized plans for both children and adults. They are part of the larger Meridian Behavioral Healthcare network.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare's mission is to promote the health, recovery, and well-being of those affected by mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The organization was named a top three nonprofit by the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce in 2018.
- Specializes in treating mental illness, addictions, PTSD, and behavioral health issues in both children and adults.
- Offers a variety of treatment options, including case management, day treatment, and forensic services.
- Provides intensive outpatient programs and opioid treatment services to aid in recovery.
- Recognized for excellence, having been awarded as a top three nonprofit by the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare - Suwannee County Counseling Center treats mental illness, addictions, PTSD, and other behavioral health issues. Children and adults benefit most from their tailored treatment plans and specialized services.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 3 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 9 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Live Oak, FL
Many people who struggle with opioid addiction need to attend specific programs like methadone , Suboxone or Vivitrol clinics.
These types of programs will provide the patient with legal, prescription medications that can help them overcome their cravings for illegal opioids like heroin or fentanyl . If the patient has a chronic condition like Hepatitis C, they must undergo treatment before they can begin taking these medications.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment at Meridian - Suwannee County Counseling Center
Dual Diagnosis is a specific relationship between two or more disorders that have the same symptoms and can sometimes be treated together. This is used in the treatment planning process when dealing with drug addicts. Dual diagnosis can be viewed as a chronic medical condition that has comorbid psychiatric disorders.
Although addiction and a mental illness may have separate symptoms that are not easy to detect, they often go hand in hand. Many times, drug abuse is a direct result of the mental illness. In other words, treating the addiction will not resolve all of your issues. Unless you also treat the underlying mental illness, you will not be successful in achieving sobriety.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Florida facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Meridian - Suwannee County Counseling Center‘s program is complete.
Therapies & Programs
Individual Therapy is a critical component of addiction recovery. Therapists work with patients to identify the root of their addiction and figure out how to better handle the issues that led to them using drugs. Individual Therapy is the one-on-one session where people meet with their therapist. Individual therapy provides a safe space for people to open up and discuss personal and sensitive topics which they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Couples therapy at Meridian - Suwannee County Counseling Center focuses on addiction treatment for the addict and their spouse. The addict’s family, not just the addict, can benefit from this form of therapy. Couples therapy addresses communication problems, trust issues, lack of intimacy, and abuse in intimate relationships. Couples therapy can help rebuild trust between partners, which increases the chances for successful treatment and sustained recovery.
Intimate relationships can be damaged during addiction, and professional help may be necessary to rebuild the often destroyed trust and love. Couples therapy at Meridian - Suwannee County Counseling Center helps couples improve communication and rebuild trust. Either or both partners will be helped by this treatment administered by professionals. This treatment can also help one or both partners if addiction is the problem.
Family therapy will also help families realize that the addiction is not their fault. For many years, people blamed themselves for an addict’s behavior and felt that they had done something wrong. This is not the case. Addiction is a disease, and it can strike anyone, even if their life seems fine from the outside. It can bring a lot of shame to a family when they have an addict in their midst, but if everyone is open and honest with each other, then they can help everyone stay in recovery.
Group Therapy is utilized by drug treatment centers like Meridian - Suwannee County Counseling Center to provide the recovering drug addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction.
Group Therapy is employed in lectures, seminars, or discussion groups (the latter two are typically conducted as “therapy groups”). It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work (though it does not exclude others with lived experience).
Cognitive behavioral therapy is also a popular service for individuals living with addiction. This type of supportive treatment uses both one-on-one counseling and group sessions to teach addicts how to identify thoughts, behaviors and emotions that might increase their risk of relapse.
These professionals can help addicts develop coping skills for managing stress, improving self-esteem and overcoming triggers. They might also use behavioral therapy to help addicts learn how to avoid cravings and warning signs that could lead them back into addiction.
Therapy can be used as a step-down from inpatient treatment or as the primary method of overcoming an addiction. No matter which option is best for the addict, they will teach important emotional coping techniques, which can make it easier for addicts to get through the tough days.
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Location & Contact
920 West Noble Ferry Road
Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone Number
(386) 362-4218
Additional Locations
- Meridian - Detox Unit in Gainesville, FL
- Meridian - Crisis Stabilization Unit - CSU in Gainesville, FL
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Location
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920 West Noble Ferry Road
Live Oak, FL 32060 -
(386) 362-4218
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
Listed October 25, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Live Oak, Florida Addiction and Treatment
Florida is one of the nation's epicenters for substance abuse and drug-related overdoses. In 2014, around 410,000 Florida residents were addicted to drugs and alcohol. Over the last 10 years, 12% of all deaths in the state were attributed to substance abuse. Treatment admissions for alcohol reached 24,329 patients in 2016, and 2.5% of Florida high school students admitted to using crack cocaine.
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