Addiction & Mental Health Treatment in Merrillville
“ICFR has been a Godsend for me. I came in with crippling anxiety and lack of self worth, using alcohol to cope. Today, my days are brighter, the sky is bluer, and my happiness and purpose has been restored.”
Currently Accepting Patients
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Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews A 4.8 rating on Google
Location Details
Indiana Center for Recovery - Merrillville Alcohol & Drug Rehab
- Address1578 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
- HoursOpen 24 hours
- Phone(219) 327-2977
- TransportationAvailable
Indiana Center for Recovery – Merrillville Alcohol & Drug Rehab is located at 1578 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, in Lake County. The Northwest Indiana location sits near I-65 and U.S. 30, close to Southlake Mall and within easy reach of Indiana Dunes National Park. The center serves patients throughout Lake and Porter counties, as well as larger Chicagoland markets, including Cook and Will counties.
Fully Licensed & Accredited
Indiana Center for Recovery – Merrillville Alcohol & Drug Rehab is the official DBA for the Merrillville facility. The legal entity is ICR Outpatient Operating Subsidiary, LLC, operating under Indiana DMHA license #2628-001. The legal entity operates under NPI #1568311900.
The 1578 E 85th Avenue location also holds site-specific CLIA Certificate of Waiver #15D2288476 for qualifying waived laboratory testing.
The Joint Commission includes Merrillville within Indiana Center for Recovery’s accredited healthcare organization under HCO ID #578386. Joint Commission accreditation is separate from state licensure and requires its own national survey against quality and safety standards.
Treatment At Merrillville
Life-Changing Mental Health & Addiction Services Near You Now
We can help with any level of mental health or addiction issue with both inpatient and outpatient options — from early signs of struggle to serious, complex challenges.
Common Diagnoses:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trauma / PTSD
- Depression
- Opioid / Fentanyl Use
- Anxiety
- Dual Diagnosis
- Stimulant / Meth Use
- ADHD
- Kratom Use
- Personality Disorders
- OCD
- Insomnia / Sleep Issues
- Drug Withdrawal
Gold-Standard Therapies
Based on your specific situation, your treatment combines best-practice therapies proven by thousands of research papers with cutting-edge innovations.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Psycho-Educational Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapies
- Relapse Prevention & Aftercare Planning
- Alumni Program
Innovative Therapies
The team here obsesses over the latest clinical research to offer cutting-edge options not available at other treatment centers in the state.
GeneSight genetic testing helps show how your body processes certain psychiatric medications, helping doctors reduce the guesswork and identify side effect risks.
Insurance & Payment Options
Insurance can cover all or most of the cost of treatment here. Call 24/7 to get a specific estimate. You don’t have to commit to anything, and your insurance check is 100% confidential.
Common insurances at the Merrillville location include Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) / Carrum / Priority Health / Tricare / United Healthcare (UHC) — and most other insurances are accepted.
The Team
Your Merrillville Treatment Team
Professional credentials matter when you’re trusting someone with your mental health. ICFR brings together licensed clinicians, medical providers, therapists, and peer support professionals with different specialties. But qualifications only tell part of the story. Former patients repeatedly recognize the time, patience, and personal attention they received from staff who truly saw them as human and not just another patient.
Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews
- 4.8 Average Google rating from 22 reviews
- 4.9 Average Rehabs.com rating from 23 reviews
- 100+ years of combined professional experience (with many in recovery too)
- A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) Rating
What's Holding You Back?
Being in pain takes energy. Hiding it takes more. You don’t need to do anything to prepare. Just be open. Show up. See how much lighter your load can be.
Life feels nonstop, and the idea of adding one more thing might feel impossible. But if the stress is already too much, pushing it off won’t make it easier. A short conversation now can actually make the rest of your week feel lighter—even if you’re not ready to commit to anything yet.
Doubt is normal — especially if treatment hasn’t helped before. But don’t let it hold you back! Not all nearby treatment centers are the same. What we offer is built around what actually works for your situation and includes innovative therapies not available at most other facilities. Treatment does work! You just haven’t found the right treatment yet.
You shouldn’t have to figure that out on your own. Someone may look functional enough to keep working or taking care of a family while privately struggling with alcohol, drugs, depression, anxiety, trauma, or several of these at the same time.
ICFR offers every level of inpatient and outpatient care, so your loved one can be matched to the intensity of treatment they actually need. Because those options are available within the same company, the recommendation is based on what is most appropriate for your loved one’s specific situation, with the ability to step treatment up or down as needed.
That also means family members can call even when you don’t know what to do. The first step can simply be explaining what has been happening and getting a clearer understanding of your options.
Still not sure? Let’s talk!
- 1Talk with someone who knows what it’s like to reach out for help. No commitment. Ask anything.
- 2Check insurance (100% confidentially) and come in if or when you’re ready.
- 3Just show up. Ride included, if needed.
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