• Patient personal dress and grooming standards if they comply with the following: Apparel and/or accessories that contain references to discrimination, alcohol products, tobacco products, drugs, sex, vulgarity, death, suicide, the...

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    We realize that parents considering Meridell Achievement Center may have many questions about our treatment programs, the admission process and many other matters. For that reason, you can find answers...

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  • Military Families Support Services

    Military service members face unique challenges in everyday life compared to other Americans — and so do their families. Meridell Achievement Center provides help for the adolescents of military service...

  • Call Now for Assessment 800-366-8656 Meridell Achievement Center is a residential treatment center that specializes in behavioral and neurobehavioral programs for adolescents ages 10-17. We strive to help youths find...

  • Effective January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act, which Congress passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, is designed to protect patients from surprise bills for emergency...

  • Medical Records

    Meridell Achievement Center securely maintains medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations. Your health information is private, which is why we call it “Protected Health Information” (PHI). The...

  • Our History

    Meridell Achievement Center was founded in 1961 by Janet and Wayne Lippold, originally on a 5-acre campus in the Jollyville area of north Austin, TX. Janet discovered her passion for...

  • Ki Charter Academy

    Welcome to Ki Charter Academy at Meridell! We are a public charter school district that serves Meridell Achievement Center. Students are in grades fifth through twelve and receive support for...