8601 Connecticut Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
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CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville is a private substance use treatment provider in Merrillville, Indiana, located at 8601 Connecticut Avenue.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state mental health department.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
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.
CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
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).
CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville is #4 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.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville directly at 219-525-3495. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville. Our helpline is not affiliated with CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville.
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Merrillville, IN 46410
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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 cleanslatecenters.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with CleanSlate Centers – Merrillville.
