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Regional Health Systems - Strawhun Center

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Overview

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Situated on a sprawling medical campus less than an hour south of Chicago, this community-based center offers addiction treatment alongside mental health and primary care under one roof. People can access withdrawal management (detox), short-term residential treatment, and outpatient or intensive outpatient services, with counseling, psychiatry, and medications for addiction treatment. Transportation support, sliding-scale fees, and recovery-focused planning make it easier to start care and stay connected after discharge.

Address

8555 Taft Street
Merrillville, IN 46410

Directions

Ages Served

  • None listed

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnant/postpartum

Whole-Person Care Under One Roof

Regional Health Systems - Strawhun Center brings addiction treatment together with mental health services and primary care, which can be a practical fit for people juggling multiple needs at once. Support includes counseling for individuals, couples, and families, plus psychiatric care and medication management when appropriate. The goal is coordinated care that addresses day-to-day functioning as well as recovery.

24/7 Crisis Support With a Clear Next Step

Through Crisis C.A.R.E., the program uses a “No Wrong Door” approach for people in a behavioral health or substance use crisis. Staff are available around the clock to help assess what’s going on and connect clients to the right level of support. For those who need higher-acuity stabilization, the broader program includes inpatient psychiatric care for adults, along with structured discharge planning to support a safer step-down.

Withdrawal Management, Residential Treatment, and Flexible Outpatient Options

Care includes withdrawal management (detox), short-term residential treatment, and outpatient services, including an intensive outpatient program (IOP). For opioid and alcohol use disorders, the center offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including options such as buprenorphine and naltrexone, alongside counseling and skills-based groups. Programming incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, 12-step facilitation, Matrix Model interventions, and trauma-related counseling.

Practical Support That Helps Treatment Stick

Beyond therapy, the center offers services that can reduce common barriers to staying engaged in care. These include transportation assistance, recovery coaching and peer support, help connecting to housing and social services, and ongoing planning for aftercare. Clients can also access health screenings, testing, tobacco cessation support, naloxone education, and follow-up after discharge to support continuity and safety.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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