Regional Health System

1441 East 84th Place
Merrillville IN, 46410

Regional Mental Health Center IN 46410

About Regional Health System

Regional Health Systems — Merrillville Behavioral Health in Newburgh, Indiana, provides mental and behavioral health care services for children, teens and adults. They offer emergency support, inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment to help you address a range of challenges, including drug and alcohol addiction.

Their inpatient unit is for people who need an intensive level of care because they’re at risk of hurting themselves or others. If you’re suffering from an acute psychiatric condition, you can start your recovery here in a safe, therapeutic setting. Most people are here for about a week, and your services will include individual counseling, family meetings, and comprehensive discharge planning. They can hold up to 16 people at a time.

When you’re ready to step down to a less intensive level of care, they also offer outpatient counseling and psychiatry services. In addition to these two options, they can also connect you to other locations within Regional Health Systems that offer addiction specific services.

One client says she can tell how much her therapist cares and that she always feels comfortable when she comes here. Another client says the communication is great and her therapist always returns her phone calls quickly.

Latest Reviews

Michelle Orgon
1 month ago on Google
5
Finally a doctor that takes time and listens! Front desk people are great as well as the nurses!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Michelle, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are glad that the time you spent with us made a positive impact. Our staff works hard to give personalized care to each individual. Thank you for trusting us with your health journey.
Analisa Melano
1 month ago on Google
2
I don't know if the old lady at the front desk is deaf or doesn't speak english, every time I go there she doesn't know what she is doing, she looks so lost like under the influence of something. The one with kind of greenish/hazel eyes and curly hair. Besides that, my first psychiatrist was really bad, I stopped seeing her and asked for soneone else, I was doing paperwork for HOURS until they gave up and said whatever let's just give you a new one, but I had to wait 3 months for my appointment, now I love my new psychiatrist. She listens to me. When you leave and have to make an appointment the lady over there is really nice to you. Nurses sometimes. Not the best place but they accept medicaid so yeah, I have no other options.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Analisa, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are committed to providing high quality care to the members of our community. We value your input and would like the opportunity to hear more about how we can improve. Please contact us at customerservice@rhs.care or 219-685-1514, so we can work with you to address your concerns.
Joy Woodworth
2 months ago on Google
1
2ND EDIT:After publicly shaming this Disaster of a facility and filing a Complaint with Anthem they Conveniently try to call back to schedule an appt.Too Late. complaints already filedDo Not Use This Facility. It will make you sickerEDIT:After receiving the form response below I have placed a second review.as of August 2024 my appts have been cancelled in 3 times.I have filed a formal complaint with Anthem.The State Medical Board is next on my list.The Medical Staff is Great.Do not give up when encountering the EXCEPTIONALLY RUDE staff.It is a challenge for sure as their lack of Compassion is apparent from the start. Keep going and you will get help. Min wage work gets you min wage results
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello Joy, I am sorry to hear about your experience with our staff. We take patient care at all levels very seriously and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. This account is far outside our standards and we will look into this immediately. If you'd like to address this further, please contact us at 219-685-1514 or customerservice@rhs.care. We appreciate you for sharing your experience.

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Regional Health System works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Regional Mental Health’s outpatient mental health counseling is provided for individuals, couples and families of all ages by their professional staff of psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors and psychiatrists. These programs provide help to adults and children having trouble effectively managing their lives through the various stages of change and development. Leaving home for the first time, getting married or divorced, coping with a loss and handling stress are a few of the life cycle events emphasized in these programs. Striving Together to Achieve Recovery (STAR) is an adolescent program consisting of two days per week for 12 weeks. The young person would receive information about the psychological and physical effects of substance abuse as well as being educated on the 12-step program and other coping skills to stay sober. Parent or guardian participation is encouraged for the STAR group.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Consists of group homes and community-based apartments. Group homes provide 24 hour supervised residential care, either as a transitional step for individuals being discharged from more restrictive settings, or to avoid a placement in a more restrictive setting. Services offered within the program include room and board, milieu therapy, therapeutic activities, and education in activities of daily living, case management and linkage with other services. Community-based apartments are managed by Regional. There is not 24 hour staff on site, but there is a strong case management component to provide in-home support for successful independent living.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

For long-term recovery from drug addiction, drug rehab in Indiana is often key. This treatment gives individuals who are struggling with a substance use disorder the tools to manage their disorder and achieve long-term sobriety.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Vocational Rehabilitation services provide information and skill building to train and assist severely and persistently mentally ill individuals in obtaining and maintaining community-based employment. Staff helps individuals locate types of employment that best fit both employer and applicant needs and provide job coaching to work with and train the employee on-the-job as well as monitor the employee’s job progress. When an employee is referred by the program, employers can be confident that the new employee is prepared and receives ongoing support to maintain employment.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Rapid Resolution Therapyâ„¢ (RRT) is an innovative and holistic approach developed by Dr. Jon Connelly, founder of The Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence. Unlike other approaches to trauma treatment that require an individual to experience painful emotions while reliving the trauma, RRT clears the negative effects of traumatic events effectively, quickly, and gently. In this uplifting approach to treatment and healing, negative habits and painful emotions are replaced by positive actions, energy, and a feeling of well-being.

Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • building1 iconDay School
    They provide services for children and families in their schools by therapists and a case manager. Therapists are on site and involved with children through individual, group and family treatment. They work closely with school staff to address behavioral problems that are interfering with the educational process. Therapists are part of the case conferencing process for children in Special Education.

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (219) 769-4005
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1441 East 84th Place
Merrillville IN, 46410

Fact checked and written by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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1.5

Everyone knows that a lot of patience is needed to treat mental health issues or addictions but that is something this place doesn't count on. They have so much to change!

Reviewed on 2/19/2019
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2.9 (59 reviews)
Michelle Orgon
1 month ago
5

Finally a doctor that takes time and listens! Front desk people are great as well as the nurses!

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Michelle, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are glad that the time you spent with us made a positive impact. Our staff works hard to give personalized care to each individual. Thank you for trusting us with your health journey.
Analisa Melano
1 month ago
2

I don't know if the old lady at the front desk is deaf or doesn't speak english, every time I go there she doesn't know what she is doing, she looks so lost like under the influence of something. The one with kind of greenish/hazel eyes and curly hair. Besides that, my first psychiatrist was really bad, I stopped seeing her and asked for soneone else, I was doing paperwork for HOURS until they gave up and said whatever let's just give you a new one, but I had to wait 3 months for my appointment, now I love my new psychiatrist. She listens to me. When you leave and have to make an appointment the lady over there is really nice to you. Nurses sometimes. Not the best place but they accept medicaid so yeah, I have no other options.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Analisa, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are committed to providing high quality care to the members of our community. We value your input and would like the opportunity to hear more about how we can improve. Please contact us at customerservice@rhs.care or 219-685-1514, so we can work with you to address your concerns.
Joy Woodworth
2 months ago
1

2ND EDIT:After publicly shaming this Disaster of a facility and filing a Complaint with Anthem they Conveniently try to call back to schedule an appt.Too Late. complaints already filedDo Not Use This Facility. It will make you sickerEDIT:After receiving the form response below I have placed a second review.as of August 2024 my appts have been cancelled in 3 times.I have filed a formal complaint with Anthem.The State Medical Board is next on my list.The Medical Staff is Great.Do not give up when encountering the EXCEPTIONALLY RUDE staff.It is a challenge for sure as their lack of Compassion is apparent from the start. Keep going and you will get help. Min wage work gets you min wage results

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hello Joy, I am sorry to hear about your experience with our staff. We take patient care at all levels very seriously and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. This account is far outside our standards and we will look into this immediately. If you'd like to address this further, please contact us at 219-685-1514 or customerservice@rhs.care. We appreciate you for sharing your experience.
Samantha Barango
3 months ago
5

I have been coming here for years and honestly love the place. My therapist has helped me grow in ways I didn't think possible. Reviews show a negative outlook on the receptionists, but every experience I have had with them was warm, welcoming, and full of patience and laughter. They handle themselves very well and are incredibly patient with guests. The only negative i can come up with is their current rotating psychiatry department, but thats due to a shortage of people in the profession!

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hi Samantha, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Regional Health Systems works hard to ensure every patient gets the specialized, compassionate care they deserve. We will be sure to share your sentiments with our staff. We wish you the best in your health journey.
Richard Nelson
4 months ago
5

JC Evans
5 months ago
1

Horrible place to go for help if you have mental illness and other problems with it like cancer covid-19 I need help with the loss of a loved one

Response from the owner5 months ago
Hi JC, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value your input and would like the opportunity to hear more about how we can improve. Please contact us at customerservice@rhs.care or 219-685-1514, so we can work with you to address your concerns.
Bunnee Wri
5 months ago
3

I've been with regional for a long time on and off and it's honestly more hit and miss than I'd like. My last psychiatrist; although highly recommended did not make me feel comfortable. It is very odd to me that someone; who literally has your sanity in their hands, can callously and unabashedly offer you mind altering meds, and nonchalantly seem irritated when you don't just throw caution to the wind and accept without informed consent. It is also really disappointing that again someone can callously ask questions about traumatic and triggering information methodically and unfeeling without asking if you're ready or alright to continue before moving on to their next checklist item. Also why is it that therapists who don't give you meds have more conversations and insight to your life than the individuals signing away benzos and narcs to get you through the day? The system is broken and I wish someone would fix it.

Response from the owner5 months ago
I am sorry you had this poor experience with one of our providers, Bunnee. Patient care is our main priority. We work hard to ensure every patient receives proper treatment and is treated with respect. This account does not reflect the standard we hold our providers to. We have shared your experience with our leadership. We would like the opportunity to hear more about your experience. Please reach out to us at 219-685-1514 or customerservice@rhs.care.
Latosha Hill
5 months ago
5

Marit Paschal
5 months ago
5

This is an awesome mental health addiction treatment center that will help you get your life back on track they also have a health center here with wonderful doctors nurses and nurse practitioners that will help you with your health Great place to go to

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi Marit, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are glad that the time you spent with us made a positive impact. Our staff works hard to give personalized care to each individual. Thank you for trusting us with your health journey.
Wesley Swiercz
6 months ago
1

I went here for both therapy and treatment for many years. Being here definitely contributed to the decline of my mental health. The nurses are amazing people and very nice but the receptionists are a completely different story. They come off as very rude and judge mental people. Always very passive aggressive towards anyone who comes in. I never felt welcome here even though I came here FOR YEARS. When it comes to doctors, they seem to not care about your well-being at all. They only care about getting your session over with. I would not come here or take your children here if you are interested in getting better. I was put on many different medications over the years and still never got better. They provided no aid in my recovery. Very disappointed in the treatment I received from professionals.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Hello Wesley, I am sorry to hear about your experience with our staff. We take patient care at all levels very seriously and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. We work hard to ensure every patient receives proper treatment and is treated with respect. This account does not reflect the standard we hold our staff and providers to. We have shared your experience with our leadership. If you'd like to address this further, please contact us at 219-685-1514 or customerservice@rhs.care. We appreciate you for sharing your experience.
Amanda Myers
6 months ago
1

The staff at this place is extremely lazy unprofessional.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Hello Amanda, I am sorry to hear about your experience with our staff. We take patient care at all levels very seriously and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. If you'd like to address this further, please contact us at 219-685-1514 or customerservice@rhs.care. We appreciate you for sharing your experience.
Dana Bood
7 months ago
5

Brett Cormier is awesome!

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