UnityPoint Health – Meriter – NewStart

UnityPoint Health - Meriter - NewStart is a medical clinic in Madison, WI, located at 1015 Gammon Ln. The facility provides patient-centered care for adults living with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Services include outpatient programs tailored to support long-term recovery and mental well-being, with a strong emphasis on harm reduction and evidence-based practices. The clinic has served individuals and families in the community for over 35 years. It operates as a DHS 75-certified facility, adhering to state standards for clinical staffing, supervision, individualized treatment planning, and patient confidentiality.

The multidisciplinary team includes addiction and psychiatry physicians, licensed therapists, registered nurses, certified substance abuse counselors, and dedicated support staff. The clinic offers a Direct Access Walk-In Clinic with specific hours: Monday from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. General hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic notes that it does not have a detox unit and recommends contacting a primary care doctor for withdrawal management or inpatient referrals.

The location sits on Gammon Lane, about a tenth of a mile from South Gammon Road and two-tenths of a mile from McKenna Boulevard. It is located about three-tenths of a mile from Greentree Park and a splash pad, and about six-tenths of a mile from Elver Park.

The clinic holds a rating of 4.70 based on 17 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter - NewStart combines specialized addiction and mental health treatment with a long history of community service in Madison.

Services:

• Adolescent medicine
• Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorder Treatment
• Direct Access Walk-In Clinic
• Evidence-Based Practices in Recovery
• Harm Reduction Programs
• Illness treatment
• Immunizations
• Outpatient Services for Substance Use Disorders