7853 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Awakenings Counseling Center is a private substance use treatment provider in Merrillville, Indiana, located at 7853 Taft Street.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include private health insurance and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Awakenings Counseling Center is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Lake County, IN has 19 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 502,955 residents. 4 facilities in the county list detox services. 106 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 21.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.3 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Awakenings Counseling Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Awakenings Counseling Center accepts private health insurance and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Awakenings Counseling Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Awakenings Counseling Center reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, and State department of health.
Awakenings Counseling Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Lake County, IN has 19 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 502,955 residents: 4 list detox services, 8 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Awakenings Counseling Center is #9 of 10 ranked programs in Merrillville in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Awakenings Counseling Center has a 3.7-star rating from 16 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Awakenings Counseling Center directly at 219-791-9083. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Awakenings Counseling Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Awakenings Counseling Center.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of awakeningscounselingcenter.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Awakenings Counseling Center.
