...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 psychiatric care for children while training in Topeka, KS under th...

...Medical Staff…David Riedel, M.D….Facility Medical Director Medical Director La Casa and Bunk House, Boy’s and Girl’s Behavioral Programs M.D. Degree: Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station and Temple, Texas Psyc...

...Welcome to Ki Charter Academy at Meridell!…We are a public charter school district that serves Meridell Achievement Center. Students are in grades one through twelve and typically have greater behavioral and academic needs. Ki Charter Academy h...

...Managed Care Letter…Dear Families, The intent of this letter is to explain how your insurance coverage applies to your child’s treatment at Meridell Achievement Center. If you have an insurance plan that includes coverage for behavioral healt...

...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 to common quest...

...Privacy Policy…The purpose of this Web site is to educate visitors about Meridell Achievement Center and allow them to contact the company if they so desire. This site does not require universal registration or offer third party advertisemen...

...Compassionate Psychiatric Services in Liberty Hill, TX…Today’s young people are under a lot of pressure to succeed and fit in. Sometimes these pressures can lead to behavioral issues that adversely affect adolescents and their families. A...

...Committed to Safety:…Latest Information on COVID-19 Precautions…Read Now…Clinical and Educational Care…Call 800-366-8656…Meridell Achievement Center is a residential treatment center that specializes in behavioral and ne...

...HEALTH ALERT Important Coronavirus Update Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.  The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. If you d...

...Standard Services Price Guide It is important to note, a hospital “charge” is not the same as “expected payment.” A charge is the amount billed for a service. In the vast majority of cases, hospitals are paid considerably less...