Meriter NewStart

1015 Gammon Lane, Madison, WI 53719

✓ Joint Commission 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

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.

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.

Contact Information

1015 Gammon Lane, Madison, WI, 53719

Quick Facts

Program90 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

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

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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.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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