Addiction & Mental Health Treatment in Merrillville

When life keeps moving but you’re stuck in your own head, it’s easy to feel like no one really sees what you’re going through. We do. And, you’re not alone.

The Merrillville center offers care for all kinds of mental health and substance use struggles — including alcohol use, opioid use disorder, anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma. Treatment is personal, private, and built to help you calm the mental chaos and reconnect with yourself again.

Professional Experience

Real Experience
100+ years of combined professional experience (with many in recovery too)

People Reviews

5-Star Reviews
4.8 rating on Google with hundreds of positive reviews online

Certified Center

Award-Winning
Named America’s Best Treatment Centers by Newsweek every year since 2021

Certified Center

Highest-Accreditation
Joint Commission gold seal earned by less than 20% of treatment centers

Life-Changing Mental Health & Addiction Services Near You Now

We can help any level of mental health or addiction issue with both inpatient and outpatient options — from early signs of struggle to serious, complex challenges.

The Merrillville location specializes in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) with flexible day and evening sessions. For inpatient care — including medical detox, residential treatment, or psychiatric stabilization — we’ll arrange transportation anywhere in Lake County and the greater Chicago area to get you there safely and quickly. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own!

Gold-Standard Therapies

Based on your specific situation, you blend best-practice therapies proven by thousands of research papers with cutting-edge innovations.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Psycho-Educational Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapies
  • Relapse Prevention & Aftercare Planning
  • Alumni Program

Innovative Therapies

The team here obsesses over the latest clinical research to offer cutting-edge options not available at other treatment centers in the state.

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GeneSight Testing 

GeneSight® is an advanced genetic test that shows how your genes affect medication response — taking out the guesswork for faster relief, fewer meds, and less frustration.

Insurance & Payment Options

Insurance can cover all or most of the cost of treatment here. Call 24/7 to get a specific estimate. You don’t have to commit to anything and it’s 100% confidential.

Aetna Multiplan Cigna / Evernorth Beacon Health Options Tricare

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Your Merrillville Treatment Team

Medical Leadership

Dr. Michael Kane Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

Medical Director

Dr. Michael Kane, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Psychiatrist at Indiana Center of Recovery, where he brings a wealth of expertise in family medicine and psychiatry. An accomplished professional, Dr. Kane is an award-winning graduate from the prestigious Indiana University School of Medicine. As a board-certified physician, Dr. Kane has dedicated decades to the field of psychiatry, specializing in family medicine. His commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare is reflected in his dual focus on mental health disorders and addiction treatment. Dr. Kane’s extensive experience as a family practitioner has allowed him to develop a nuanced understanding of the intersection between physical and mental health. About Specialist arrow

Clinical Leadership

Hayley Dorsett, DBA-ABD, MA, LMHC, NCC

VP of Outpatient Clinical Services

Patient Support

Shane Rowe

Alumni Coordinator

Lucy Weiss

Quality Assurance

Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews

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I was terrified to go to treatment but my whole life changed for the better from my first contact with ICFR. Everyone there is kind, supportive, helpful, and knowledgeable!

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They saved my life & taught me a new way to live. The entire staff are nothing less than outstanding & loving.

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I had a great experience. The staff was very nice and helpful, the classes were very educational on addiction and mental health. I have gotten multiple follow up calls to check in on my progress which I think shows how personal they are. It helped me a lot.

Bryan M.
Bryan M.