Fresh Start Counseling Services

About Fresh Start Counseling Services – Merrillville, Indiana

Fresh Start Counseling Services has provided culturally and clinically appropriate outpatient services for three decades across locations in Northwest Indiana including this one in Merrillville. They offer substance use treatment, mental health treatment and court mandated counseling for clients across diverse age groups.

They can help you navigate eating disorders, family and marital issues, and stressful situations that trigger substance dependence. They also offer domestic violence counseling, employment assistance programs and theft assistance. These comprehensive programs enhance the personal growth and development of individuals and the community’s wellbeing.

Services are available in English and Spanish and they prioritize small group sizes to ensure individualized attention and group interaction. They boast a safe and supportive outpatient environment where clients are nurtured to explore their challenges and receive focused care that fosters lasting healing.

We also like that they offer flexible and convenient appointment options, as this enhances comfort and accessibility. Fresh Start Counseling Services in Merrillville is located on West 81st Avenue near the US Route 30 commercial corridor and west of I-65 for a direct link to Gary and Indianapolis.

Fresh Start Counseling Services adopts a tailored addiction recovery approach to guide clients toward lasting abstinence. They offer group and individual counseling with a focus on promoting changes in lifestyle, thoughts and patterns of behavior that trigger substance dependence. You’ll gain practical tools to manage life challenges without drugs or alcohol.

They offer relapse prevention groups to familiarize you with relapse warning signs while helping you develop prevention mechanisms. They also provide aftercare programs to support long term recovery and help maintain stability after treatment. Fresh Start Counseling emphasizes family support and involvement in the recovery process when possible.

Their comprehensive court ordered services include programs for DUI or OWI, public intoxication and domestic battery as well as underage drinking, dealing and possession or drugs, and the Secretary of State packet. It’s all about helping folks meet legal requirements while addressing the underlying issues related to substance use challenges.

The facility is highly rated among past clients who praise the care team for their flexibility, compassionate attention and nonjudgmental care that make the recovery experience rewarding.

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