UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
318 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483
Key Facts About UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Location: Warren, OH
- Levels of Care: Residential Rehab
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Inpatient care at UnityPoint Health Meriter provides 24-hour therapeutic support for youth needing safety and stabilization in a 30-bed unit with private rooms, a sensory room, gym, yoga studio, and outdoor walking track. Staff provide balanced meals and structured routines that build reflection and emotional growth. Day treatment (PHP) blends therapy, education, and skill-building, while intensive outpatient programs (IOP) follow the HEALTH Model, promoting wellness, evidence-based care, family participation, mindfulness, and life skills that strengthen resilience and maintain progress.
Clinicians group patients by age to align treatment with developmental needs, with children ages 6-12 and adolescents ages 13-18 receiving tailored interventions. Clinicians use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach mindfulness, acceptance, and distress tolerance, helping teens manage stress and strengthen emotional control. UnityPoint Health Meriter uses the Love and Logic approach to promote confidence and problem-solving and applies the Zones of Regulation to help children recognize and express emotions.
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 UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
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What to Expect at UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy.
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.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.
The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling 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. UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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| Capacity | 16-30 beds |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
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