Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital

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About Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital is a hospital-program-level treatment facility located at 2131 South Bonito Way in Meridian, Idaho, serving Ada County and the surrounding Treasure Valley region. As a hospital-based program operating 24 hours a day with referrals accepted at any hour, it is structured for individuals who need a higher level of clinical oversight than a standard outpatient setting can provide — including those entering treatment in acute or urgent need of withdrawal management and stabilization.

The facility’s continuum of care begins with medical detox, the most intensive and clinically supervised entry point for individuals whose condition requires medically managed withdrawal. From there, the program extends through residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and a standard outpatient program — as well as a virtual outpatient option. This full spectrum means patients can be stepped down through progressively less intensive levels of care without changing facilities or care teams.

Clinical services at Cottonwood Creek include medication management, therapeutic groups, psychoeducation, and structured discharge planning. The discharge planning process involves coordination with existing care teams and step-down pathways to outpatient care, reducing gaps that often occur at transitions between treatment levels. Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions are among the conditions treated, alongside PTSD, trauma, severe mood and anxiety symptoms, and cognitive or behavioral concerns.

Cottonwood Creek serves a notably broad range of populations: adolescents, adults, older adults and seniors, young adults ages 18 to 25, veterans, active service members and first responders, pregnant women, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay, making it one of the more accessible hospital-level programs in the Meridian area for individuals navigating both clinical and financial complexity.

Hospital-based medical detox with 24/7 referral intake — no waiting until business hours to start the admissions process
Full continuum from medical detox through residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient — including a virtual outpatient option — under one program
Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE in addition to private insurance and self-pay, broadening access for veterans and older adults
Specialized populations served include veterans, service members, first responders, pregnant women, adolescents, and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals
Coordinated discharge planning with step-down pathways and direct coordination with existing care teams to reduce post-treatment gaps

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Conditions: Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD) Age-related Cognitive And Behavioral Conditions Suicidal Thoughts Or Risk Of Self-harm Severe Mood, Anxiety, Or Thought-related Symptoms Significant Behavioral Changes Or Cognitive Decline Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods: Medication Management Therapeutic Groups Psychoeducation Discharge Planning
Populations: Adolescents Adults Older Adults Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women Hiv/aids Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Service Members And First Responders Deaf / Hard Of Hearing
Languages: English
Facility: Hospital-based Treatment Referrals Accepted 24/7 Virtual Outpatient Program

Location

Where it is

2131 South Bonito Way, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Get directions

Medical Detox at a Hospital-Based Program in Meridian, Idaho

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital provides medical detox as the entry point for individuals who require clinically supervised withdrawal management before engaging in longer-term treatment. As a hospital-program-level facility, it is structured to handle the level of medical oversight that detox can demand — a distinction that separates it from residential-only or outpatient-only programs in the region.

The facility operates around the clock and accepts referrals 24 hours a day, which matters when withdrawal timelines don't align with standard office hours. For families or individuals making same-day decisions about care, that continuous availability is a practical and potentially critical factor.

A Full Continuum of Care: From Detox Through Outpatient

One of the more practical aspects of Cottonwood Creek's program structure is that patients don't need to find a new facility as their clinical needs change. Medical detox leads directly into residential treatment for those who need continued round-the-clock support, and the program then offers partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) as step-down options — along with a standard outpatient program and a virtual outpatient track.

Discharge planning is built into the clinical process, with coordination involving existing care teams and clear pathways to lower levels of care. This reduces the risk of falling through the gaps that frequently occur when patients are discharged without a structured next step.

Who Cottonwood Creek Serves

Cottonwood Creek's program is designed to serve a wide range of individuals, including adolescents, adults, older adults and seniors, young adults between 18 and 25, veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, pregnant women, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The facility also addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis — meaning mental health conditions presenting alongside substance use are treated within the same program rather than referred out.

On the financial side, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay. For veterans, service members, and Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries who often face limited options at hospital-level programs, that breadth of accepted coverage is a meaningful differentiator in the Meridian and greater Ada County market.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Cottonwood Creek treats co-occurring disorders — situations where a substance use condition exists alongside a psychiatric diagnosis such as PTSD, severe mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, or cognitive and behavioral conditions. Treating both simultaneously within a hospital-based framework allows for medication management and psychiatric support alongside withdrawal management and behavioral stabilization.

This is particularly relevant for individuals whose mental health symptoms may complicate or have previously derailed treatment attempts. Therapeutic groups and psychoeducation are among the confirmed clinical methods used within the program to address these layered presentations.

After Care

Continuing support

Coordinated Discharge Planning Step-down To Outpatient Care Coordination With Existing Care Teams

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted: Medicare Medicaid TRICARE
Payment options: Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-pay / Cash

Common questions

FAQs About Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital

Does Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital offer medical detox? +

Yes. Medical detox is one of the confirmed levels of care at Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. It is a hospital-based program, which means it operates with the clinical infrastructure to support medically supervised withdrawal management. The facility accepts referrals 24 hours a day.

What levels of care are available at Cottonwood Creek? +

Cottonwood Creek offers medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and a standard outpatient program. A virtual outpatient program is also available. This full continuum allows patients to move between levels of care without transferring to a different facility.

What insurance does Cottonwood Creek accept? +

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay. This makes it one of the more broadly accessible hospital-level programs in the Meridian, Idaho area, particularly for veterans, older adults, and active-duty service members using TRICARE.

Is Cottonwood Creek open 24 hours? +

Yes. Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital operates 24 hours a day and accepts referrals around the clock. For individuals or families making urgent decisions about detox or crisis stabilization, intake is not limited to business hours.

Does Cottonwood Creek treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use? +

Yes. Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are among the confirmed conditions treated at Cottonwood Creek. The program also addresses PTSD, trauma, severe mood and anxiety symptoms, and significant behavioral or cognitive changes within its hospital-based framework.

What populations does Cottonwood Creek serve? +

The facility serves adolescents, adults, older adults and seniors, young adults ages 18 to 25, veterans, service members and first responders, pregnant women, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is one of the more population-inclusive programs at the hospital level in the Meridian area.

Where is Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital located? +

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital is located at 2131 South Bonito Way in Meridian, Idaho 83642, in Ada County. The facility can be reached by phone at (208) 202-4700.

Does Cottonwood Creek offer any outpatient or virtual treatment options? +

Yes. In addition to medical detox and residential treatment, Cottonwood Creek offers partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), a standard outpatient program, and a virtual outpatient program. This range allows for step-down care as clinical needs decrease over time.

What happens after detox or residential treatment at Cottonwood Creek? +

The facility has a structured discharge planning process that includes coordination with existing care teams and step-down pathways to outpatient levels of care. This is designed to reduce the gap that often occurs when patients are discharged without a clear next step in their treatment plan.

Does Cottonwood Creek serve veterans and military personnel? +

Yes. Veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders are among the populations explicitly served by Cottonwood Creek. The facility also accepts TRICARE, the insurance program used by military members and their families, which is confirmed in the facility's payment options.