Fresh Start Counseling Services

3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

12-Step Facilitation

3 levels of care

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About this center

Fresh Start Counseling Services is an addiction treatment provider in Merrillville, Indiana. According to the public treatment facility listing record for this address, the program offers care delivered on an outpatient basis, covering intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient program, and telehealth.

The same record identifies treatment for substance use disorder. Programming is listed as serving adolescents, adults, court-ordered clients, seniors / older adults, and survivors of domestic violence. Services are listed as available in English and Spanish.

Listed accreditation and treatment approaches include 12-Step Facilitation, Anger Management, Brief Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Contingency Management. This reflects what is in the listing record; current standing can be checked with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.

Fresh Start Counseling Services is located at 3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, Indiana 46410, and the number listed for this location is (219) 736-5990, which reaches the center directly. Treatment Locators does not own or operate this center and is not paid by it for this listing. Details such as bed availability, insurance accepted, and current programming are set by the facility and should be confirmed by phone.

At a glance

Location: 3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 736-5990
Levels of care: Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Program, and Telehealth
Conditions treated: Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches: 12-Step Facilitation, Anger Management, Brief Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Contingency Management, Matrix Model, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Counseling, and Telehealth Services
Populations served: Adolescents, Adults, Court-ordered Clients, Seniors / Older Adults, Survivors Of Domestic Violence, and Young Adults
Languages: English and Spanish
Facility type: For-Profit Organization

Payment and accreditation

Payment options reported

Private Health Insurance
Cash or Self-Payment
Sliding Fee ScaleFee is based on income and other factors.
Payment Assistance AvailableCheck with the facility for details.

Licensing and accreditation

Licensed by State Substance Use AgencyThe state agency that oversees substance use treatment licenses this facility to operate.
Licensed by State Mental Health DepartmentThe state mental health department licenses this facility to operate.

Reported by the facility to the federal treatment services record (September 2026). The record lists payment and funding types only — it does not name insurance carriers, so it cannot confirm that a specific plan is accepted. Call the center to confirm current payment options and costs, and see how insurance coverage for treatment works.

Levels of care

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Outpatient Program
Telehealth

Conditions treated

Substance Use Disorder

Treatment approaches

12-Step Facilitation
Anger Management
Brief Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Contingency Management
Matrix Model
Motivational Interviewing
Relapse Prevention
Substance Use Counseling
Telehealth Services

Populations served

Adolescents
Adults
Court-ordered Clients
Seniors / Older Adults
Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Young Adults

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Frequently asked questions about Fresh Start Counseling Services

Where is Fresh Start Counseling Services located?

Fresh Start Counseling Services is located at 3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410.

What levels of care does Fresh Start Counseling Services offer?

The listing for Fresh Start Counseling Services shows intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient program, and telehealth. Confirm current availability with the facility, since programs open and close beds over time.

What does Fresh Start Counseling Services treat?

Listed areas of treatment include substance use disorder.

How do I contact Fresh Start Counseling Services?

The phone number listed for Fresh Start Counseling Services is (219) 736-5990. Calling the center directly is the best way to confirm current details.

What payment options does Fresh Start Counseling Services report?

In the federal treatment services record (September 2026), Fresh Start Counseling Services reports private health insurance, cash or self-payment, sliding fee scale, and payment assistance available. The record lists payment types only, never specific insurance carriers, so call the center at (219) 736-5990 to confirm whether your plan is accepted.

Is Fresh Start Counseling Services licensed or accredited?

The federal record lists Licensed by State Substance Use Agency and Licensed by State Mental Health Department for this location. Licensure and accreditation change over time, so current standing is best confirmed with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.

Are there other treatment centers near Merrillville, Indiana?

Yes. You can browse other listed programs in Merrillville and across Indiana from this page, or call 24/7 for help comparing options.

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