UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart

1015 Gammon Lane
Madison, WI 53719

UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital New Start WI 53719

About UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart, located in Madison, Wisconsin is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient.

Specialty rehab programs at UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.

Latest Reviews

M
3 months ago on Google
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Horrible front desk, constantly messing schedules up. The doctors were incredibly unhelpful and will continue to send you to other specialist around the building, who will inevitably send you to other people. The whole building is disorganized and unprofessional. They will not send you itemized list for insurance even if you request it. Overall a horrible place and a shameful group.
Response from the owner2 months ago
UnityPoint Health is always interested in your feedback and would like to learn more. Please contact us at 608-417-6462. Thank you.
Brittney Norville
4 months ago on Google
5
Chris Garcia
7 months ago on Google
5
My doctor, Dr. kellum is the best doctor who really listens to how your feeling and actually listens to how what your exactly saying and who believes in you. And the front office staff are the best in my opinion. Always very helpful and friendly. Not once have I got an attitude from any of them at new start. Thank you.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for your kind words! We ve passed your note along to our care team.

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Accepted Insurance

UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehab is designed to stabilize clients who are exiting detox or those who are in some form of crisis. They are an important preliminary step designed to prepare clients for outpatient, sober living, or community-based care. Clients live at the treatment center and engage in intensive addiction counseling. Group and family therapy is common. Many programs also emphasize recovery-focused life skills training to support clients' sustained sobriety. Some programs offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as meditation.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

The goal of drug rehab in Wisconsin is to address drug addiction as a complex issue that involves physical, mental, and relational aspects. During rehab, treatment focuses on each of these areas and gives you the tools you need to achieve and maintain sobriety.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Contact Information

Phone icon (608) 417-8144
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1015 Gammon Lane
Madison, WI 53719

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Reviews of UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart

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5

Hands down the best treatment I ever received. Absolutely love this place and their people. Here I found a psychiatrist who understands my addiction and mental illness, he treats me like a human with issues, not a junkie

Reviewed on 2/25/2019
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4.2 (10 reviews)
M
3 months ago
1

Horrible front desk, constantly messing schedules up. The doctors were incredibly unhelpful and will continue to send you to other specialist around the building, who will inevitably send you to other people. The whole building is disorganized and unprofessional. They will not send you itemized list for insurance even if you request it. Overall a horrible place and a shameful group.

Response from the owner3 months ago
UnityPoint Health is always interested in your feedback and would like to learn more. Please contact us at 608-417-6462. Thank you.
Brittney Norville
4 months ago
5

Chris Garcia
7 months ago
5

My doctor, Dr. kellum is the best doctor who really listens to how your feeling and actually listens to how what your exactly saying and who believes in you. And the front office staff are the best in my opinion. Always very helpful and friendly. Not once have I got an attitude from any of them at new start. Thank you.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you for your kind words! We ve passed your note along to our care team.
Daniel Sylvester
1 year ago
5

When you're ready to get help breaking your addictions New Start is the place to go! They really know how to support you through compassion and education. I can't say enough great things about their system! I never could have gone sober if not for Blake and the rest of their staff.

Gordon Gekko
2 years ago
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Robert Colwell
4 years ago
5

Sami Smith
5 years ago
5

I finally found a psychiatrist who understands addiction and mental illness. This psychiatrist doesn't believe that because I'm a recovering alcoholic that I'm likely to become an opiate addict, xanax addict, etc. Ew. I highly recommend NewStart in Madison, WI if you have mental illness and are an addict/alcoholic! My life has been forever changed! I've been waiting for this since I was 23 (5 years later!).

TK
5 years ago
5

Best place in town. They take medicare Medicaid yet the doctors are the topnost quality in Madison. As someone who has been to a myriad of rehabs this one is the best. They do classes at night, meditation and are very focused on harm reduction versus shaming and over prescribing.

Pamela Jo Anderson (Ms. Pam)
6 years ago
5

This is hands down the best I've ever experienced! I've absolutely love this place. Highly recommended. Addresses many issues. Never be afraid to ask for help, it shows the most strength. And if you do. I promise you GO HERE! You will not be sorry.

Response from the owner6 years ago
Hi Pamela, thank you so much for sharing this review! If you're interested, please share your story at mymeriterstory.com.
Crystal Wallace
7 years ago
5

Response from the owner7 years ago
Thank you for sharing this review, Jenn! If you're interested, please share your story at mymeriterstory.com.
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