Fresh Start Counseling Services – Merrillville, Indiana
3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana, 46410
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Private health insurance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
People of all ages can get help at the Fresh Start Counseling Center in Merrillville, Indiana. They offer a wide range of mental health and substance abuse programs. The center focuses on giving each client individualized care, with programs that are made to meet their specific needs. Fresh Start provides a wide range of services to help people get better, including outpatient and intense outpatient programs, aftercare support, individual and group therapy sessions, DUI/OWI programs, and strategies for avoiding relapse.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), anger management, dual illness treatment, and activity therapy are some of the treatments used at the center. Families are also involved in treatment plans to help with healing on a whole. Fresh Start is known for its dual paradigm method, which encourages both group interaction and individualized care in a safe and honest setting. Fresh Start Counseling Center is dedicated to helping a wide range of clients on their recovery journey and is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for substance use
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Treatment for gambling disorder
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
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Most private insurances accepted