Recovery Works – Merrillville, Indiana
201 West 89th Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana, 46410
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Monthly
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.
8.5
Out of 10
Pinnacle Treatment Centers – Recovery Works Merrillville, located in Merrillville, Indiana, is dedicated to helping individuals combat addiction through a comprehensive range of services. The facility offers medically supervised detoxification, residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and co-occurring mental health treatment.
Recovery Works Merrillville provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) utilizing FDA-approved medications such as Buprenorphine/Suboxone and Vivitrol. The PHP at Recovery Works delivers a full day of evidence-based treatments, including family therapy, group and individual counseling, 12-step meetings, and addiction education classes. Each treatment plan is patient-centered and customized to meet the unique needs of the individual.
The facility employs various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, Recovery Works embraces a holistic approach to treatment, offering yoga, mindfulness, and art therapy.
Recovery Works Merrillville is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission, ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Cocaine Detoxification
- Methamphetamines detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Active duty military
- Members of military families
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Life Skills
- Nutrition Therapy
Conditions Treated
- 24-Hour Clinical Care
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
License and Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- NAATP
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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