How long is the program at Meriter NewStart?

The typical program length is 90 days. Duration varies based on individual assessment.

What levels of care are available?

This facility offers 1 levels of care: Outpatient.

How do I start treatment?

Call (833) 567-5838 for a free consultation. Our team verifies insurance, explains options, and guides admission.

Does insurance cover treatment here?

Most major insurance plans cover treatment. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Meriter NewStart

1015 Gammon Lane, Madison, WI 53719

✓ Joint Commission 1 care level

(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Meriter NewStart

Location: Madison, WI — Joint Commission accredited
Levels of Care: Outpatient
Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
Therapies: Group Therapy, Life Skills, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Twelve Step Facilitation and more
Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Meriter NewStart

Meriter NewStart offers intensive outpatient services and ongoing care using evidence-based and holistic treatment methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and group therapy sessions led by their experienced and professional staff. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides addiction education, focusing on healthy coping mechanisms and life skill training that can contribute to successful long-term recovery. Patients partaking in this program are introduced to the 12-Step treatment approach, healthy healing methods, support groups, and continuing care for relapse prevention. NewStart’s IOP meets in a therapeutic group setting 5 days a week, 3 hours per day. Once individuals are ready to step down to a lower level of care, their outpatient program provides individualized and 1-on-1 care with physicians, certified counselors, and addiction treatment specialists on a monthly basis. The ongoing individual care may involve medication-assisted treatment along with medication management for any co-occurring or mental health disorders. Furthermore, Meriter NewStart provides outside therapy facilitation, resources connecting patients to their recovery communities, and other on-going support throughout the recovery process.

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 Meriter NewStart provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Pregnant Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Private non-profit organization

State department of health

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling

Smoking not permitted

Young Adults Adults

Female Male

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Vaping not permitted

Case management service Mental health services Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Meriter NewStart

1. Initial Assessment

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

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Group Therapy and Life Skills, typically 90 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.

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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.

Meriter NewStart offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as Group Therapy and Life Skills) 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. Meriter NewStart 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

1015 Gammon Lane, Madison, WI, 53719

(608) 417-8144

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Quick Facts

Program	90 days
Focus	This center treats substance u...
Insurance	24 accepted
Accreditation	Joint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Outpatient

Therapies & Methods

Group Therapy Life Skills Relapse Prevention Counseling Twelve Step Facilitation Medication-Assisted Treatment Meditation & Mindfulness 1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist Psychoeducation

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment Trauma Informed Twelve Step Therapeutic Community

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Chronic Relapse Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine

Insurance Accepted

Meriter NewStart works with 24 insurance providers.

Aetna Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Bright Health CareFirst Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna ComPsych GuideWell HealthNet HealthPartners Highmark Humana ITU Funds Intermountain Healthcare Kaiser Permanente MHN Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Tricare Tufts Health United Healthcare

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(833) 567-5838

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Meriter NewStart offers Outpatient, with therapies including Group Therapy, Life Skills, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Twelve Step Facilitation. 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 WI 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 90 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.