Regional Health Systems Merrillville Center

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Program length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Call (219) 769-4005

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Regional Health Systems Merrillville Care Center offers a comprehensive range of mental health services for children and adults, prioritizing holistic care. Their compassionate and highly-trained team provides counseling and therapy to individuals, empowering them to discover practical solutions for daily challenges. They also offer psychiatric care, including medication management, for those experiencing emotional or cognitive difficulties impacting their lives. For emergencies, the center operates a 24/7 helpline, ensuring immediate access to support and service options. They provide inpatient mental health services for adults with severe symptoms, creating a secure and structured environment for recovery. Additionally, their 24-hour Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit welcomes anyone in need of immediate support through the "No Wrong Door" approach. The center supports adults through residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Options are available for uninsured individuals, with fees based on a sliding scale, and specialized care for pregnant women and mothers with children. Both residential and halfway housing are offered, alongside thorough physical and mental health screenings and comprehensive recovery programs.

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Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient

Facility Type

Separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Droperidol Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Pimozide Prochlorperazine Thiothixene Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Clozapine Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive remediation therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicare Medicaid Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Seniors or older adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with eating disorders Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services