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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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Location Details

Indiana Center for Recovery - Merrillville Alcohol & Drug Rehab

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • Dual Diagnosis

4.8 22 Google reviews

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.

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GeneSight® Testing

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.

100% Confidential

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.

  • Kelly Brown, LCSW Kelly Brown, LCSW Executive Director
  • Dr. Michael Kane, MD, ABPN Dr. Michael Kane, MD, ABPN Chief Medical Officer
  • David Debruicker, LCSW, LCAC David Debruicker, LCSW, LCAC Director of Outpatient Programs
  • Dawn Johnson-Galbreath, MSN, APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC Dawn Johnson-Galbreath, MSN, APRN, FNP, PMHNP-BC Nurse Practitioner
  • Shane Rowe Shane Rowe Alumni Coordinator
  • Abbey Lawrence Abbey Lawrence Client Care Liaison
  • April Dralle, FNP-C, PMHNP, APRN-CNP, RN April Dralle, FNP-C, PMHNP, APRN-CNP, RN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Lucy Weiss, MA, CHRM Lucy Weiss, MA, CHRM Quality Assurance

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
  • I was terrified to go to treatment but my whole life changed for the better from my first contact with ICFR. Everyone there is kind, supportive, helpful, and knowledgeable!

    Vega V. Verified Google
  • They saved my life & taught me a new way to live. The entire staff are nothing less than outstanding & loving.

    Kenzie N. Verified Google
  • I had a great experience. The staff was very nice and helpful, the classes were very educational on addiction and mental health. I have gotten multiple follow up calls to check in on my progress which I think shows how personal they are. It helped me a lot.

    Bryan M. Verified Google

What's Holding You Back?

Still not sure? Let’s talk!

  1. 1Talk with someone who knows what it’s like to reach out for help. No commitment. Ask anything.
  2. 2Check insurance (100% confidentially) and come in if or when you’re ready.
  3. 3Just show up. Ride included, if needed.
Call (844) 650-0064

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