7108 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
Part of Fresh Start Counseling · 3 locations listed See all locations →
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Located at 7108 Calumet Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, Fresh Start Counseling Services is a private addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, 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 criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
Fresh Start Counseling Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Fresh Start Counseling Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Fresh Start Counseling Services 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.
Fresh Start Counseling Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Fresh Start Counseling Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State mental health department.
Fresh Start Counseling Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
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).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Addiction and Family Counseling Inc (Munster, under 1 miles), Regional Health Systems – Frederick Apartments (Munster, 1.4 miles), and Regional Health Systems – Stark Center (East Chicago, 4.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Fresh Start Counseling Services has a 3.8-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 Fresh Start Counseling Services directly at 219-933-7990. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Fresh Start Counseling Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Fresh Start Counseling Services.
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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 freshstartcounseling.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Fresh Start Counseling Services.
