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Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy

2301 Cumberland Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

2.5 28 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care1 program
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

About Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy

Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy is a private mental health treatment provider in Valparaiso, Indiana, located at 2301 Cumberland Drive.

Levels of care offered here include residential treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples/family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and group therapy.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, 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 children and adolescents and young adults. It offers specialized groups for members of military families, persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Activity therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Medications used

  • Chlorpromazine
  • Haloperidol
  • Aripiprazole
  • Asenapine
  • Lurasidone
  • Olanzapine
  • Paliperidone
  • Quetiapine
  • Risperidone
  • Ziprasidone
  • Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy compares

  • ✓Accepts military insurance (TRICARE): 2 of 5 programs in Valparaiso do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Pillars of WellnessValparaiso · under 1 mi · Outpatient
  2. Porter Starke Services Inc – Recovery Center/ValparaisoValparaiso · under 1 mi · Detox, MAT
  3. Porter Starke Services IncValparaiso · under 1 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

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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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Members of military families
  • Clients who have experienced trauma
  • Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Ancillary services

  • Family psychoeducation
  • Case management service
  • Suicide prevention services
  • Education services

Treatment access in Porter County, IN

9Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
5Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care

Porter County, IN has 9 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 175,860 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. 21 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 11.9 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.

Location

Address2301 Cumberland Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Facility's own phone888-629-3471 x112
Websitemidwest-center.com

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Questions about Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy

What services does Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy offer?

Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy accepts county or local government funds, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, private or community foundation, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, state education agency funds, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and state welfare or child and family services funds. 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.

Does Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy offer detox?

Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Who does Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy treat?

Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy accepts children/adolescents and young adults. Specialized groups include members of military families, clients who have experienced trauma, persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (sed).

How many addiction treatment programs are in Porter County, IN?

Porter County, IN has 9 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 175,860 residents: 1 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

What are the closest alternatives to Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Pillars of Wellness (Valparaiso, under 1 miles), Porter Starke Services Inc – Recovery Center/Valparaiso (Valparaiso, under 1 miles), and Porter Starke Services Inc (Valparaiso, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy's Google rating?

Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy has a 2.5-star rating from 28 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy directly at 888-629-3471 x112. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy. Our helpline is not affiliated with Midwest Center for Youth and Families – South Shore Academy.

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