Fresh Start Counseling Services

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3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA


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CONFIDENTIAL, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICESPrivacy is always a priority

THE REQUIREMENTS OF COURT ORDEREDCLIENTSWe have years of experience completing court orders

HEALING AND HOPE OVER15 YEARSWe are a part of the community

TO DEVELOP HEALTHY LIFESTYLECHANGESWe help individuals overcome conflict,when no one understands

INSPIRE A NEWBEGINNINGFor over fifteen years helping you through the long road to recovery

OUR STAFF LOOKS FORWARD TO MEETING YOUOur mission is to provide support, care, and compassion and understanding. When no one understands – we care.

AND GROWTH OFINDIVIDUALSworking together we can make it better.

providing full service Fresh Start Counseling Center with THREE locations in Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana.  We work with all age groups who need mental health services, behavior health services, substance abuse programs, and court mandated counseling…

to offering counseling services that will support and enhance the personal growth and development of our clients. We are committed to client confidentiality, ethical behavior and a counseling.

are not “ours”, they are instead a reflection of values common to most people throughout North America. Therapists listed at Fresh Start Counseling are committed to upholding these values for any client

This is my last day of treatment. I am dedicating my last paragraph as a Thank You letter to everybody at Fresh Start. When I came here, in the beginning I was angry and though this was a complete waste of time. Through these past 8 plus months I’ve come to realize I had a problem I needed to fix. Your staff helped me get through a difficult time in my life more than you could all imagine. Your staff was patient with me and treated me with nothing but respect. You all listened to me rant, plus listen to my strife. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done. I know now that importance of talking about my problems, rather than taking them on myself. I want you all to know I appreciate everything you have done for me and I am going to keep moving forward with my sobriety and treatment.

Thank You All Again I Will Miss You All.

Magda was very nice and supportive. She helped me learn about alcoholism and helped me with my self-esteem issues. I believe I will be a better mom with juggling time, kids, work, and meals because of this experience.”

We would love to hear from you.  If you have any questions or concerns, or just want to talk.  Get in contact with us today.

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Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Do not use medication for opioid addiction

Facility Type


Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking permitted without restriction

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

  • Outpatient
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Private health insurance
  • Access to recovery (ATR) voucher

Emergency Mental Health Services


Payment Assistance Available

  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Language Services

  • Spanish

Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
  • Clients referred from the court/judicial system
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Adolescents
  • Adult men
  • Persons who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence

Ancillary Services

  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • Family counseling offered
  • Marital/couples counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Martix Model
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Children/adolescents
  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services

  • DUI/DWI clients

  • Fresh Start Counseling Services

    3490 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410