Meridell Achievement Center

12550 West State Highway 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

✓ Joint Commission Est. 1961 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Meridell Achievement Center

  • Location: Liberty Hill, TX — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Meridell Achievement Center

Meridell Achievement Center is a residential treatment center near Austin, Texas, that helps children and teens ages 11 to 17 who struggle with mental health and behavior issues. They treat conditions like ADHD, PTSD, autism, bipolar disorder, and more. Meridell stands out by offering both behavioral and neurobehavioral care in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
Meridell uses many proven therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement therapy (EMDR), and group counseling to help kids and teens build healthy coping skills. Their team also focuses on understanding each child’s brain and emotions. By creating personal treatment plans, Meridell helps patients grow through support, not punishment, using praise and positive reinforcement.
Students live in safe, structured units separated by age and gender, with round-the-clock care. They attend Ki Charter Academy, where they get academic help and career-focused classes. Days are well-planned with therapy, school, and fun activities. This setup helps each child feel safe, stay focused, and succeed in both learning and life.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Meridell Achievement Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Girls Boys

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Residential/24-hour residential
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Chlorpromazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Private for-profit organization
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment U.S. Department of VA funds
Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Adults
Vaping not permitted
Family psychoeducation Education services

What to Expect at Meridell Achievement Center

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Meridell Achievement Center offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Meridell Achievement Center works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

12550 West State Highway 29, Liberty Hill, TX, 78642

Quick Facts

Program30 days
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meridell Achievement Center accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Meridell Achievement Center offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR). Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in TX or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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