800-262-4205Meridian Sid Martin Bridge House
About Meridian Sid Martin Bridge House
The Sid Martin Bridge House is a substance use residential recovery program of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare. It accommodates 44 individuals at a given time in a safe, supportive and structured modern residential facility in Gainesville, Florida.
Comfortable Residential Recovery in Gainesville
The facility is fully equipped for comfort. They provide laundry and bedding essentials and residents enjoy three meals plus snacks daily. There’s a television in the common area for indoor relaxation. Medical, legal and recovery-related passes are available on a case-by-case basis after two weeks of stay.
The treatment philosophy here is rooted in the 12-step recovery model. You’re required to attend 12-step meetings like AA/NA, work the steps and find a sponsor while onsite.
The idea is to promote change in attitude, thought patterns and values through self-help and mutual support that exist in a community setting. You may also participate in therapy group sessions, life skill workshops and vocational or employment readiness programs as well as recreational activities and community outings or excursions.
Onsite MAT Services
Residents struggling with opioid use issues can receive medication-assisted treatment following approval by the on-site physician. Available FDA-approved meds for this evidence-based technique include Methadone, Subutex and Vivitrol.
You can be prescribed any of these meds by the resident doctor to help you manage painful withdrawal symptoms and curb physiological cravings. Paired with counseling, this can set you on a path to lasting healing. The program typically lasts between 28 and 90 days, depending on your progress with the relapse prevention plan, set goals and treatment plan as determined by your counselor. The staff will work with you to facilitate a smooth transition to the community upon discharge.
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People facing serious substance use get this level. So do people with long-term, severe mental health challenges. Care is 24 hours. |
The Bridge House has 44 beds for residential treatment in Gainesville. Stays run 28 to 90 days. That’s the inpatient level. |
Partial Hospitalization Programming is available as part of Meridian’s continuum of care for substance use disorders. |
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services are offered to support individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. |
Outpatient (OP) programming provides substance abuse treatment services for individuals in recovery. |
Bridge House is a recovery residence providing structured sober living with multiple levels of care, including the Sid Martin Bridge House for chronic relapsers, emphasizing accountability and independent living. |
Sid Martin Bridge House serves as a transitional housing program and program for the chronic relapser, supporting long-term recovery and independent living skills. |
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Meridian offers detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from alcohol or other drugs as part of residential treatment programming. |
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Men and women 18 and up can enter this residential program. You’ll find 44 beds, and the stay is on the Gainesville campus. |
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Detoxification services are provided to help individuals safely withdraw from other drugs and substances. |
The Bridge House program incorporates group counseling and relapse prevention strategies as core components of the recovery model. |
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Payment Assistance
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Medicaid
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Military Insurance
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Private Insurance
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Self Pay
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Levels of Care
People facing serious substance use get this level. So do people with long-term, severe mental health challenges. Care is 24 hours.
The Bridge House has 44 beds for residential treatment in Gainesville. Stays run 28 to 90 days. That’s the inpatient level.
Partial Hospitalization Programming is available as part of Meridian’s continuum of care for substance use disorders.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services are offered to support individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
Outpatient (OP) programming provides substance abuse treatment services for individuals in recovery.
Bridge House is a recovery residence providing structured sober living with multiple levels of care, including the Sid Martin Bridge House for chronic relapsers, emphasizing accountability and independent living.
Sid Martin Bridge House serves as a transitional housing program and program for the chronic relapser, supporting long-term recovery and independent living skills.
Detox Service Setting
Meridian offers detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from alcohol or other drugs as part of residential treatment programming.
Programs
Men and women 18 and up can enter this residential program. You’ll find 44 beds, and the stay is on the Gainesville campus.
Detoxification services are provided to help individuals safely withdraw from other drugs and substances.
The Bridge House program incorporates group counseling and relapse prevention strategies as core components of the recovery model.
Amenities
Accepted Insurance
Contact
- Monday 8AM - 5PM
- Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
- Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
- Thursday 8AM - 5PM
- Friday 8AM - 5PM
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FAQs
How long can a residential stay last?
28 to 90 days. That’s the stay length you’d see for the 44-bed residential program in Gainesville. Care at this level runs 24 hours. It serves people with serious substance use and people with long-term severe mental health challenges.
Which insurance plans can you use here?
Several plans. Aetna, AvMed, BCBS, Magellan, Medicare and UnitedHealthcare are accepted. Cigna, Humana and Tricare are inpatient only. Financial counselors can review assistance programs, and you’ll find flexible payment plans alongside using insurance.
What treatment approach does the residential program use?
The 12 Step model. You’re required to attend 12 Step meetings and to work with a Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor during the residential stay. That fits with types of addiction therapy.