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Get to Know Meridian HealthCare

Meridian HealthCare is a non-profit 501(c)(3), Joint Commission accredited, integrated behavioral and primary healthcare organization with 50 years of high-quality service delivery in the Mahoning Valley.

Meridian: The Future of Integrated Care

Meridian HealthCare is proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission. Why is that important when it comes to choosing your care providers?

Being accredited by the Joint Commission aligns Meridian with one of the most respected names in healthcare and allows Meridian to evolve as the concept of integrative care becomes the benchmark for healthcare providers worldwide.

Starting in 1974, Meridian’s mission was to eliminate addiction by working with individuals and their families through recognition, prevention, consultation, healthcare, communication, support, and treatment, utilizing a person-centered approach that respects the dignity of every individual.

In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, criminal justice services and much more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care and acupuncture.

Accreditation and Licensure

Programs and services at Meridian HealthCare are accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS).

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Member of the MHRB Preferred Care Network.
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Meridian HealthCare: A Continuum of Care

Since 1974, we’ve grown significantly and are now delivering a full continuum of care for the Mahoning Valley and beyond. We understand the importance of early intervention and support – that’s why we work to deliver whole-person care that improves lives and strengthens communities.

  • 1974

     

    Founded as the Mahoning County Drug Programs offering Medication-Assisted Treatment

  • 1980

     

    Expanded services to include outpatient counseling, HIV/AIDS programs, and prevention education (PANDA)

  • 1989

     

    Started Worklife division, offering drug testing and physicals, known now as Occupational Health.

  • 1991

     

    Started first supportive housing program for the homeless

  • 1997

     

    Started first Dual-Disorder Treatment program in Ohio

  • 2001

     

    Started the Adolescent Residential Treatment program

  • 2004

     

    Expanded services for gambling treatment

  • 2007

     

    Expanded services to offer residential treatment for adults

  • 2007

     

    Assumed all programming from Addiction Program of Mahoning County, including Donofrio Men’s and Women’s Centers

  • 2008

     

    Veterans Center opens

  • 2009

     

    Expanded MAT, offering Suboxone Therapy

  • 2012

     

    Expanded Services to include Short Term Counseling and Family Programming

  • 2012

     

    The Main Campus building expansion

  • 2013

     

    Operation of Primary Care Division begins

  • 2014

     

    Acquired TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities)

  • 2015

     

    Meridian expands to include Boardman Campus (Administrative Offices)

  • 2016

     

    Expansion of Meridian’s MAT program and primary care to new site located in Warren, OH

  • 2017

     

    The Commons at Madison open which is a partnership between Meridian, COMPASS, and Help Network

  • 2019

     

    Meridian opens a new location in Howland in February for Family Medicine and Behavioral Healthcare

  • 2019:

     

    Expanded services to offer chiropractic care for patients and the greater community.

  • 2021:

     

    Began providing acupuncture services to patients and the general community.

Funding Sources

Programs and services provided by Meridian HealthCare are made possible through the generous support of many others:

  • Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
  • Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board
  • Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board
  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Ohio Department of Development
  • Ohio Capital Corporation For Housing
  • City of Youngstown
  • Ohio Lottery Commission
  • Ohio Department of Health
  • Private Foundations
  • Individual Donors