Residential treatment aims to provide intensive treatment in a supportive environment. Meridian offers several programs to address the needs of men, women, teens and people with substance abuse issues. Each patient receives an individual treatment plan to address his or her needs. For those who need more permanent housing, the Housing Outreach staff is there to help. Please see the website for more information.
MBH strives to make treatment as affordable as possible. Treatment costs vary depending on the services that are needed. They accept insurance and set fees based on a sliding scale. Also, certain MBH locations now have self-service ACCESS FLORIDA computer kiosks in the waiting rooms. You may use one of these computers to apply for Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps) and other State benefits. Please call for more information.
MBH offers many services for children and youth. Help is available 24 hours a day. Please call for more information.
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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. They operate in North Central Florida. The mission of the group is to promote health, recovery, and well-being. For those affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. This work is done through coordinated treatment. As well as prevention and supportive services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities is known as RMHC for short. It is a nonprofit. This group creates, finds, and supports programs. These programs directly improve the health and well-being of clients. Clients of this charity are children and their families.
This chapter offers a wide range of free educational and support programs for patients. There are online support groups and online chats. There is peer-to-peer counseling with someone who has also been a patient. There is a limited amount of financial aid. Please see the website for more information.
Information & Resource Center: 1.800.955.4572
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Lutheran Services Florida is known as LSF for short. It is a faith-based nonprofit. The group offers various programs across the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. They can stay close to the hospital at little or no cost. Parents can focus on their child's health and keep in close touch with the child's medical team. The family can enjoy home-cooked meals and private bedrooms. There is a playroom for children. There may be a small per diem fee for a family's stay, but no one is ever turned away because of inability to pay. Please see the website for more information.
This charity provides a number of services for families of hospitalized children. Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for families. They can stay near their child's hospital at little or no cost. Some hospitals have a Family Room near the Pediatric unit where the family can take a break from the hospital setting. RMHC Care Mobiles travel the globe giving medical care to children in remote areas. RMHC Grants give direct aid to health care agencies around the world. High school seniors can apply for an RMHC scholarship for college. Please see the website for more information.
This is a 24-hour poison emergency information center. The Hotline is manned by knowledgeable healthcare staff. The website has information and videos about toxic substances. Please see the website for more information.
24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)