Drug Rehab Centers in Gainesville, Florida

Thank you to all surgeons, nurses, and support staff after my husband s heart procedure:)

First the positives: Most of the nurses are incredibly nice, caring and accommodating to requests. My therapist Laura, and the weekday Psychiatrists were great! Unlike other reviews, I had multiple people review my concerns about medication and I had many people discuss the options with me and the concerns that I had. Particularly related to the potential long-term brain effects that I had heard research about increasing your risk of Alzheimer's. Ultimately, the decision was to start with a very low dose, which I was welcome to try and discontinued if I had any unpleasant side effects. It was very much a collaborative, non pressured approach to medication. We had two wireless phones available for 7 am to 10 pm and could provide a list of approved callers. In fact, (I witnessed) if you did not have someone on your list, they would not confirm or deny that you were there, but they would make note of that person's call, share that they had called, and would ask the patient if they were interested in adding that person to their list. They, had some games, puzzles. The negatives, and how they were managed: The intake process was very long, I get the impression it's very difficult for them to determine when the "busy time" for intake will be. Your introduction to your "pod" for a lack of a better term, (definitely has prison vibes) was horrible. Getting a "skin check" which was just short of a strip search was logical, but not comfortable. The fact that it was co-ed was immediately off-putting to me, I didn't know the schedule,and I didn't Initially feel safe. A nurse should have come to explain the schedule or provided a welcome pamphlet explaining things. The would have been very helpful. I did have a psychology fellow come speak with me which helped put me at ease. I did not get one second of sleep the first night. The prison type bed was extremely uncomfortable. I was near the nurses station and for whatever reason between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. that room was entered or exited at least a hundred times. The loud door was awful. In their defense the kind nurse did offer melatonin but I didn't feel safe so I didn't want it. This caused me to be incredibly anxious, very frustrated, and resistant to opening myself to the process. My door was opened at least 3 times per hour to check on me for safety. I felt a camera would make more sense. However, when I shared my issues, I received a pad for my bed, ear plugs, and melatonin. Then I slept great! I got a lot out of group time, which helped everyone feel more comfortable with each other. The food in one word was "mediocre." I am interested in nutrition so I can definitely say you get plenty of food, and there are some relatively nutritious options but overall it's pretty much hospital food. With a little bit of junk food mixed in. They allow very little outside time which is a bad idea, everyone wanted outside time. The weekend had less scheduled time which left people bored. My therapist managed to scrounge up a note book but many people said the would benefit from journaling. A case manager said she would resolve that issue and agreed saying "we usually have journals." Overall, I think people can choose to get something out of this setting if you understand that most of the things are designed for safety.

You got to be ready. And be mature, but if you reached that point and you seriously are ready I recommend this program. It's hard for someone who doesn't quite understand the addiction or just new to their addiction. It's a struggle but it's a great place for someone who is really ready

At META I learned a new if life and to change way I think with tools I practiced using everyday I was there. I have a new family there at meta where I'm always welcomed. I recommend this way of life for anyone that tired of struggling with addiction

Having admitted my daughter to Meridian has been the single best decision I have made for her mental health. Unlike other places in Gainesville Meridian is the only place my daughter has shown improvement in her mental well being and I hope to continue services here so that my daughter has the brightest future possible the staff is hard on the kids (as they should be) and hold them accountable for their actions they also have good communication and patience for parents in their time. They are very respectful and professional.

Meridian told me I'm depressed and more. What they did is prescribed me medicine that didn't help me at all, I was taking them for months. One helped a little but I was only upset and needing help getting back to where I was. I told them I wanted to stay off the meds I was taking so that is my fault. Them two medications are the only medications that helps me. Now I'm just having problems getting the one medication I need most. The first counselor did nothing but get smart with me and treat me like trash as did the older lady at the front counter, they were judgmental right from the start but don't know me at all and didn't care to listen to what I had to say. The second counselor was great but the medicine they had me on didn't help me if anything it made me worse and tired all the time. So I finally gave in after being off my other meds for months for the first time in 15+ years. I went to a doctor that gave me the medicine I got off of and it is helping me. I was struggling and was hoping meridian could help me but no one understands the situation I'm in and have been in for so long now, the first counselor did not care to listen to me, she started arguing with me not even a minute into the appointment. I am not good at explaining things to people honestly because I don't really like telling people the stuff they want to know or things that happened to me as a child. My family raised me to never need a handout from anyone and to never complain to anyone, we just don't talk about family problems or any of our problems. It's hard to open up and talk to people about things, it's hard for me to talk to my parents and brothers about things or best friends so I'm definitely not going to be comfortable talking to people I don't know, especially when they treat you bad right from the start!! Now I'm struggling with not having my other medication, the one that really helps me not panic and freak out. Meridian is a place that is supposed to help! They have some rude and judgmental people but most are good people with good intentions!! I got mad with them and that's not something I normally do. I normally would never get upset like I did so I sincerely apologize for my comment, trust me it bothers me knowing I stepped down to that level. Meridian is a place that is supposed to help people in my position but did the complete opposite!!!

The receptionist Cathy was absolutely phenomenal, she went above and beyond to help me and answer all my questions.The providers themselves were caring and always gave lots of resources with every appointment. They provided excellent mental health help to me, and they were understanding about my needs.Thank you guys so much for your care and attention!

Perspectives has vrrn as life changer.. i had to go into it with an open mind yea it's part of my probation obligation but once I got passed that part and remained open minded and willing to accept all the things perspectives has too offer; I've grown and life actually began to change as so did my own perspectives

I wish this was my local VA. I had to drive an hour to this location due to the extent of my suffering but it was worth it for the care I received. The staff is exceptional. Friendly and welcoming. They listened to me and did their best to make me feel better. Hope they know how much I appreciate them. 10/10, A++, Love u guys.

This place saved me as well I need a good sober living house if any are available in the area

My experience has been very good so far. Great staff with a wealth of knowledge on addiction and they strive to keep you on track.

It's hard to find true location because the one on Silver Springs Blvd is no longer there but comes up first & more than once on search.