Located in Madison, WI, Meriter NewStart offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 90 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as
group therapy, life skills, relapse prevention counseling, twelve step facilitation,
medication-assisted treatment and meditation & mindfulness and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic, personalized treatment and individual treatment.
The program serves men and women and pregnant women and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, chronic relapse and benzodiazepines.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health and CareFirst; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include support meetings, follow-up sessions (in-person) and drug screening.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Meriter NewStart, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
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.)