Merit Health Psychiatric Services in Biloxi, MS is a dedicated substance abuse and mental health treatment center serving individuals across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Located at 180C Debuys Road, the facility specializes in integrated care for adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Merit Health Psychiatric Services is particularly known for providing specialized treatment for seniors and older adults, recognizing that addiction and mental illness affect people at every stage of life.
Merit Health Psychiatric Services offers comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Services alongside substance abuse recovery programming, understanding that many individuals need support for both conditions simultaneously. The facility provides hospitalization and inpatient care, meaning patients receive 24-hour medical supervision, structured treatment, and therapeutic support in a safe, monitored environment. This level of care is essential for individuals experiencing acute withdrawal, severe mental health symptoms, or those requiring stabilization before transitioning to outpatient treatment. Additionally, the facility offers specialized services for seniors and older adults, as well as accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing patients, including appropriate language services to ensure all individuals receive equitable, accessible care.
Merit Health Psychiatric Services accepts a wide range of payment options to reduce financial barriers to treatment, including self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, state-financed programs, private health insurance, and military insurance (VA/Tricare). Insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment is protected under the Mental Health Parity Act, which ensures that your health plan covers addiction and mental health services with the same benefits and limitations as physical health conditions. Whether you have insurance or plan to pay out-of-pocket, the facility works with patients to explore all available payment options and create a manageable plan.
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse or mental health challenges, recovery is possible with proper treatment and support. Call 228-388-0600 today to speak with a caring admission specialist at Merit Health Psychiatric Services, or contact a free helpline for confidential insurance verification and admission assistance. Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you take the first step toward healing.