Fresh Start Counseling Services – Valparaiso, Indiana
1552 West Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46385
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery (ATR) Voucher
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
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.
8.2
Out of 10
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Persons with eating disorders
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for tobacco use
- Screening for substance use
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Group counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Life Skills
- Rational Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Treatment for gambling disorder
- Intervention Services
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
- State mental health department
Ancillary Services
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
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Most private insurances accepted