Jay County Hospital

500 W Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371

2.2 (17 reviews)

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Meridian Health Services is a comprehensive healthcare organization dedicated to providing 'whole-person' health solutions by integrating physical, mental, and social well-being services across multiple locations in Indiana.
With a mission to save lives, instill hope, and restore relationships, Meridian emphasizes an innovative, evidence-based integrated care model that treats the whole patient under one roof, combining primary medical care, behavioral health counseling, medication-assisted treatment, dental services, pediatrics, women's health, addictions recovery, and community support programs such as the Connxxions Program for dually diagnosed individuals, Suicide Prevention initiatives, Supported Housing like Walnut Commons for the chronically homeless, and Supported Employment to foster economic independence.
Serving diverse populations including families, children, veterans, expecting mothers, those with substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and underserved communities, Meridian's community-based approach allows patients to maintain daily lives while accessing compassionate, accessible care, including virtual and in-person options, with a sliding fee scale and acceptance of most insurances to ensure no barriers to treatment.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Jay County Hospital provides a continuum of care tailored to each individual's needs, ranging from virtual telehealth sessions to in-person clinical visits. Their addictions treatment spans Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) alongside structured residential detoxification programming. This whole-person health model ensures that patients can access the appropriate intensity of supervision at every stage of their recovery journey.

Virtual Telehealth

Therapies

The clinical team approaches treatment through a multifaceted lens, incorporating individual, group, and family therapy to achieve mutually established wellness goals. Their staff also utilizes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using medications like Suboxone and Vivitrol in combination with psychiatric evaluation, preventative education, and personal health skill building.

Individual Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Case Management Psychoeducation

Addictions

Substance use treatment at Jay County Hospital addresses a wide variety of behavioral disorders, focusing on the unique challenges associated with alcohol, drugs, and tobacco dependencies. By integrating addiction recovery with primary medical care and behavioral health counseling, they help individuals comprehensively address the roots of their substance reliance.

Conditions

Clinicians here treat a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, ranging from severe anxiety and depression to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and postpartum mood disorders. A standout feature is their clinical expertise in supporting dually diagnosed individuals managing both intellectual or developmental disorders (IDD) alongside complex mental health needs.

Issues

Understanding that sustainable recovery requires social stability, the staff addresses critical life challenges such as chronic homelessness, unemployment, and domestic violence. Their extensive wrap-around advocacy helps clients navigate relationship problems, process deep-seated grief, and transition from state assistance toward genuine financial independence.

Programs

Distinctive specialty tracks guide the overarching treatment philosophy, most notably the Maternal Treatment Program for expecting mothers and a foundational, two-phase Women's Recovery Home. They also heavily promote the Zero Suicide Initiative and administer the innovative Connxxions Program to empower dually diagnosed patients through targeted behavioral consultations and community integration.

Holistic/Integrative

On-site

Amenities

While specific amenities vary by program location across the network, the focus always remains on equipping individuals for comfortable, independent living. For instance, individuals utilizing their supported housing facilities successfully access practical community features such as an on-site computer lab for learning new skills and a dedicated fitness center to support physical well-being.

Computer Lab Fitness Center/Gym

Coverage

Payment

Cost should never be barriers to whole-person health, which is why Jay County Hospital actively accepts most major commercial insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. They offer a transparent sliding fee scale and a dedicated patient assistance program to ensure their robust medical and behavioral services remain financially accessible to everyone in the community.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

Call to Verify Coverage

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Serving the Portland, Indiana community and the wider region, this continuum of care is purposefully built for diverse and underserved populations. Their networks deeply support veterans, children, and families navigating complex physical and social challenges. Innovative initiatives specifically welcome expecting mothers battling addiction, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and the chronically homeless, ensuring everyone can find a compassionate medical home.

Languages

English

Additional Services

Beyond behavioral counseling, Jay County Hospital features a highly integrated care model that houses primary medical care, dental services, and psychiatric medication management under one roof. Patients also benefit from comprehensive wraparound support, including the Community Response Team for psychological emergencies. Additionally, robust case management and Supported Employment programs facilitate job readiness and workplace retention.

Primary Care / Physical Health ServicesDental ServicesPsychiatric ServicesCrisis Stabilization

About

Facility Info

Operating as a nonprofit community health center in a welcoming city setting, the organization champions an evidence-based, integrated care model. By bringing primary medicine, human services, and behavioral health therapies into a cohesive community-based environment, they create an accessible, localized hub for complete physical and social wellness.

Credentials

Accreditations

Delivering care through licensed and certified mental health professionals, the clinical team upholds rigorous standards across its medical, dental, and psychiatric departments. This ongoing commitment to evidence-based, medically supervised treatment guarantees a high level of accountability and patient safety throughout all provided services.

Jay County Hospital