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Substance Use Treatment · Merrillville, Indiana

Regional Mental Health Center

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
8555 Taft Street
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Available
24/7 admissions

About

About Regional Mental Health Center

Regional Mental Health Center is a substance use treatment facility located at 8555 Taft Street in Merrillville, Indiana, serving the Northwest Indiana region. The center operates under the name Regional Health Systems (rhs.care) and grew from a network of community mental health centers that combined administrative services over time. For individuals and families seeking structured withdrawal management close to home, this facility represents one of the few full-continuum options in Lake County.

The facility’s levels of care span medical detox, residential treatment, an outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Medical detox is available on-site, making Regional Mental Health Center a resource for people who need supervised withdrawal management before stepping into longer-term treatment. Having residential treatment available under the same roof allows patients to transition from detox into continued care without changing facilities or providers.

Co-occurring disorders — the overlap of mental health conditions with substance use — are treated here alongside addiction care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the therapeutic methods offered. The center also provides telehealth services, extending access to those who cannot consistently attend in person. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Regional Mental Health Center specifically serves pregnant women and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing — populations that often encounter significant barriers at general addiction treatment programs. Payment options are broad: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, sliding scale fees, self-pay, and financial assistance are all accepted. The facility’s stated policy is to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay or insurance coverage, which sets it apart in a region where cost is frequently the first obstacle to getting into detox.

  • On-site medical detox with a direct pathway into residential treatment — no facility transfer required
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and offers sliding scale and financial assistance, with a stated policy of serving patients regardless of ability to pay
  • Specialized programming for pregnant women — a population underserved at most detox centers
  • Accessible services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, removing a common barrier to entering detox
  • Telehealth option extends access to withdrawal management support across Northwest Indiana for those unable to attend in person

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Pregnant Women Deaf / Hard Of Hearing
Languages
English
Facility
Telehealth

Location

Where it is

8555 Taft Street, Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management in Merrillville, IN

Regional Mental Health Center provides medical detox at its Merrillville campus, giving Northwest Indiana residents access to supervised withdrawal management without traveling out of the region. For people facing acute withdrawal, having a medically supported detox program locally available can be the difference between entering treatment and not entering at all.

Beyond detox, the facility offers a full continuum that includes residential treatment, a standard outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). This range means that once a patient stabilizes through medical detox, they can move directly into the next appropriate level of care at the same location — maintaining continuity and reducing the disruptions that can derail early recovery.

Who Regional Mental Health Center Serves

The center explicitly serves pregnant women seeking substance use treatment and detox — a group that requires specialized clinical attention and is turned away by many programs. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are also among the populations this facility is equipped to serve, addressing an access gap that persists across much of the addiction treatment system.

Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are treated here as well. For individuals whose addiction is intertwined with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health conditions, integrated treatment at a single facility matters. Regional Mental Health Center's dual diagnosis capability means patients do not have to choose between mental health care and detox or addiction treatment.

Insurance, Payment, and Financial Assistance

Regional Mental Health Center accepts a wide range of payment sources including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, sliding scale fees, and self-pay. Financial assistance is also available. The facility's policy is to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay or insurance coverage — a commitment that matters when someone needs to enter medical detox immediately and cost is the primary barrier.

For families navigating an urgent situation, knowing that payment will not be an automatic disqualifier can make it possible to act quickly. Prospective patients and family members can reach the center directly at (219) 769-4005 to discuss financial options before or during the admissions process. Telehealth services are also available for those who need remote access to ongoing treatment after completing detox or residential care.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Detox-to-Treatment Continuum

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the therapeutic methods used at Regional Mental Health Center. CBT is a structured, skills-focused approach that helps patients identify and change the patterns of thinking that drive substance use — making it a practical fit for both inpatient and outpatient phases of treatment.

The availability of CBT within a program that begins at the medical detox level and extends through residential treatment and IOP means patients can build on the same therapeutic framework across multiple levels of care. For Northwest Indiana residents seeking a detox center that connects directly to continuing treatment, this continuum reduces the gaps where relapse most often occurs.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash Sliding Scale Financial Assistance State Insurance
Note

Serves patients regardless of their ability to pay or insurance coverage.

Common questions

FAQs About Regional Mental Health Center

Does Regional Mental Health Center offer medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is one of the confirmed levels of care at Regional Mental Health Center in Merrillville, Indiana. The facility also offers residential treatment, an outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP), allowing patients to continue treatment after completing detox without changing facilities.
What levels of care are available at this facility? +
Regional Mental Health Center provides four levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient program, and intensive outpatient program (IOP). This full continuum means patients can step down from higher levels of care — including inpatient detox — into less intensive programming as their clinical needs change.
Does Regional Mental Health Center treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders? +
Yes. The facility is confirmed to treat co-occurring disorders, also called dual diagnosis. Patients dealing with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition can receive integrated care at this location rather than being referred out for separate treatment.
What insurance does Regional Mental Health Center accept? +
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and state insurance. Sliding scale fees, self-pay, and financial assistance are also available. The center's stated policy is to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay or insurance coverage.
Does Regional Mental Health Center serve pregnant women? +
Yes. Pregnant women are among the specific populations this facility is confirmed to serve. This is significant because many detox and residential treatment programs do not accommodate pregnant patients, making Regional Mental Health Center one of the few options in Northwest Indiana for this population.
Are services available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing? +
Yes. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are a confirmed population served at Regional Mental Health Center. This addresses an access barrier that is common across the addiction treatment system and makes the facility more reachable for a broader range of Northwest Indiana residents.
Does Regional Mental Health Center offer telehealth services? +
Yes. Telehealth is a confirmed facility feature. This allows patients who cannot consistently attend in person to access outpatient or intensive outpatient services remotely, which can be important for maintaining continuity of care after completing medical detox or residential treatment.
What are the hours of operation? +
The facility is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The center is closed on Saturday and Sunday. For urgent needs outside office hours, calling (219) 769-4005 is the best first step.
Where is Regional Mental Health Center located and what area does it serve? +
The facility is located at 8555 Taft Street in Merrillville, Indiana 46410, in Lake County. It primarily serves the Northwest Indiana region. More information is available at rhs.care or by calling (219) 769-4005.
What therapeutic methods are used at Regional Mental Health Center? +
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a confirmed therapeutic method used at this facility. CBT is a structured approach that helps patients recognize and address the thought patterns connected to substance use, and it is applied across the facility's treatment continuum from detox through outpatient care.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Residential treatment Outpatient detoxification IOP Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education
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