Addiction/Behavioral Csl Servs

Addiction/Behavioral Counseling Services structures their outpatient treatment around proven program lengths designed for sustainable recovery outcomes. Their intensive outpatient program spans 16-24 weeks with a minimum of three sessions weekly, providing substantial support while allowing participants to maintain work, family, and housing stability. Standard outpatient programs offer more flexible scheduling for those transitioning from residential treatment or requiring ongoing aftercare support.

The center's specialized tracks include Moral Reconation Therapy delivered over 12 weeks, focused Substance Abuse Education condensed into 5-10 sessions, and comprehensive Risk/Relapse Prevention spanning 11-15 sessions. Court-mandated participants receive customized program lengths ranging from 5 to 32 group sessions based on their specific legal requirements and treatment needs.

Treatment methodology combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Moral Reconation Therapy, addressing both substance use patterns and underlying behavioral changes necessary for long-term recovery. Individual therapy sessions run 45 minutes, while group therapy accommodates 3 to 18 participants in 60-minute sessions, creating intimate recovery community connections rather than overwhelming large group dynamics.

Beyond traditional substance abuse treatment, the center addresses gambling addiction, pornography addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders through their dual diagnosis approach. Anger management programming complements addiction treatment, particularly valuable for court-ordered participants and those whose substance use intersected with behavioral or legal issues.

Operating Monday through Friday with extended Tuesday and Thursday evening hours until 7 PM, the center accommodates working adults and those with daytime obligations. Both in-person services at their Merrillville location and online Zoom sessions ensure treatment continuity regardless of transportation, work schedules, or temporary life disruptions.

Language accessibility spans five languages including Spanish, Hmong, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, serving Northwest Indiana's diverse communities. Specialized population focus includes veterans, pregnant women, young adults aged 18-25, seniors, and adolescents 17+, with particular expertise supporting individuals with trauma/PTSD and those requiring HIV/AIDS-informed care.

The center accepts private insurance, self-pay arrangements, and offers sliding scale fees plus financial assistance for those facing economic barriers to treatment. While they do not accept HIP, Medicare, or Medicaid state insurance programs, their financial assistance options and sliding scale pricing structure maintains accessibility for individuals seeking outpatient addiction treatment in Lake County.

Court-ordered treatment costs vary based on program length and specific legal requirements, with transparent pricing for the 5-32 session range typically mandated by Indiana courts. This state certification and court approval provides confidence for individuals fulfilling legal obligations while genuinely engaging in their recovery process.