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Regional Health Systems – East Chicago Care Center

3903 Indianapolis Boulevard
East Chicago, IN 46312
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About Regional Health Systems – East Chicago Care Center

Addiction-related services provided here include adult residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, medication assisted treatment, and gambling addiction services.

Inpatient addiction treatment
Recovery Matters is the adult inpatient 28-day treatment program that consists of a comprehensive health evaluation, individual and group therapy, and aftercare planning for sober living environments after treatment.

Intensive outpatient treatment
This is a client-centered program that includes medication-assisted treatment, family support, group therapy, and substance abuse education in a daytime setting.

Medication assisted treatment
Medication is a tool for recovery at this facility used by a trained medical team to help ease symptoms of withdrawal and cravings.

Adolescent outpatient groups
This addiction treatment program is geared toward adolescents and focuses on substance abuse and learning new coping skills in an outpatient group setting.

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Latest Reviews

Katy Collins
3 months ago on Google
4
I'll come post more later but I just wanted to say that compared to a lot of places especially around here they are kind of amazing and I been going here a long time. I've had many atherapist and psychiatrist there that are excellent
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Katy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Regional Health Systems works hard to ensure every patient gets the specialized, compassionate care they deserve. We wish you the best in your health journey.
Christina Smith
7 months ago on Google
5
Excellent doctors.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Christina, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are glad that the time you spent with us made a positive impact. Our staff works hard to give personalized care to each individual. Thank you for trusting us with your health journey.
Robert Cole
9 months ago on Google
5
I’ve never written a review like this before, but Belinda at Regional Health absolutely deserves it. She is, without exaggeration, the sweetest and most genuinely caring person I have ever dealt with at any establishment. I’ve never even met her in person, yet she has treated me with more kindness, consistency, and dedication than most people you meet face-to-face. Belinda goes above and beyond in every way. She helped me find an amazing doctor, made sure my medications were taken care of, and anytime she said she would do something, I knew for a fact it would get done. No doubts. No chasing. No stress. There were days she even made late calls just to make sure everything was handled for me, then followed up to confirm things went smoothly. It’s rare to find someone in healthcare who brings this level of compassion and follow-through. She has made my life a million times easier, and I’m genuinely grateful for her. If every healthcare system had a “Belinda,” the world would be a much better place. Thank you, Belinda. You truly are amazing!
Response from the owner8 months ago
Hi Robert, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Regional Health Systems works hard to ensure every patient gets the specialized, compassionate care they deserve. We will be sure to share your sentiments with Belinda. We wish you the best in your health journey.
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Accepted Insurance

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Regional Health Systems – East Chicago Care Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Regional Mental Health’s outpatient mental health counseling is provided for individuals, couples and families of all ages by their professional staff of psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors and psychiatrists. These programs provide help to adults and children having trouble effectively managing their lives through the various stages of change and development. Leaving home for the first time, getting married or divorced, coping with a loss and handling stress are a few of the life cycle events emphasized in these programs.

Inpatient rehab provides intensive, round-the-clock care and is designed primarily for clients who have just completed detox, those in early recovery, and those at an increased risk of relapse. Inpatient treatment typically includes extensive psychotherapy that draws on various modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. Clients also learn the recovery-focused life skills needed to promote sustained recovery. Many inpatient drug rehabs also offer evidence-based holistic therapies like meditation, yoga, massage, and experiential therapy.

Persons who require high-level support but who do not wish to leave their homes or communities may enroll in an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Clients typically commit to a minimum of nine treatment hours across three therapeutic sessions per week, but many programs offer up to 20 hours of care weekly. Most intensive outpatient rehabs provide a combination of psychotherapy, recovery education, and holistic care. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is widely available for those in alcohol or opioid recovery.

Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program have completed inpatient care and may also be preparing to exit formal outpatient care. Outpatient services are typically categorized as rehab aftercare, but these services often continue beyond the cessation of formal treatment. Rehab aftercare services are designed to promote life-long recovery through comprehensive, wraparound care, which may include medical, mental health, and social services. These programs are usually created in collaboration with the client's case manager and care team.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

When families plan a drug intervention in Indiana, the goal is to create self-awareness in their loved one, so they acknowledge the need for treatment and get help. A professional interventionist can work with the individual's family members to organize this intervention and provide direction for follow-up. During the intervention, loved ones share how the individual's substance abuse has affected them, and the interventionist adds a clinical perspective on how treatment can help the situation.

When you receive 24-hour clinical care in Indiana, you'll be under constant supervision from highly trained medical staff. Nurses, doctors, and addiction specialists provide medications and other treatment to address withdrawal symptoms and any additional medical needs. Common medications that are prescribed include valium and Librium to relieve alcohol withdrawal, and anti-depressants to relieve cocaine withdrawal. For opioid abuse, doctors may prescribe methadone or naltrexone to manage cravings and clonidine to treat high blood pressure.

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one’s body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. This program assists clients who are physically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol that requires detoxification. Detoxification lasts 1-5 days.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

For long-term recovery from drug addiction, drug rehab in Indiana is often key. This treatment gives individuals who are struggling with a substance use disorder the tools to manage their disorder and achieve long-term sobriety.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Indiana provides substance abuse treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders. With a range of care levels, including outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization programs, you'll be able to find the right treatment for you. Programs usually include a substance abuse evaluation, evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and group therapy address substance abuse and enhance coping strategies. By offering personalized treatment plans and a supportive environment, these programs strengthen your ability to maintain your recovery.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing aims to stimulate the client's personal motivation and commitment to change. Rather than receive advice and warnings from the therapist, the client is given the opportunity to share their concerns and reach their own conclusions.

Rapid Resolution Therapy™ (RRT) is an innovative and holistic approach developed by Dr. Jon Connelly, founder of The Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence. Unlike other approaches to trauma treatment that require an individual to experience painful emotions while reliving the trauma, RRT clears the negative effects of traumatic events effectively, quickly, and gently. In this uplifting approach to treatment and healing, negative habits and painful emotions are replaced by positive actions, energy, and a feeling of well-being.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Vocational Rehabilitation services provide information and skill building to train and assist severely and persistently mentally ill individuals in obtaining and maintaining community-based employment. Staff helps individuals locate types of employment that best fit both employer and applicant needs and provide job coaching to work with and train the employee on-the-job as well as monitor the employee’s job progress. When an employee is referred by the program, employers can be confident that the new employee is prepared and receives ongoing support to maintain employment.

Individual dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) takes place in weekly, 60 minute sessions. You'll have homework to do, such as keeping a diary to track your emotions and actions. You'll also attend group sessions, which are intended to be skills practicing sessions. DBT in Indiana typically lasts six months to a year.

Amenities

  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

William Trowbridge, JD

CEO

Kobie Douglas, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Sonia Magallon

COO

Steve Runyon

Chief Nursing Officer

Carla Houck

Chair, Board

Linda Jonaitis

Vice Chair, Board

Accreditations

LegitScript has reviewed Regional Health Systems – East Chicago Care Center as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Indiana

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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Contact Information

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3903 Indianapolis Boulevard
East Chicago, IN 46312

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Reviews of Regional Health Systems – East Chicago Care Center

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As a patient with a Major Depressive Disorder, I was treated with the correct treatment that helped me with my symptoms and they offered there my medication while they ordered for me, also they helped with a program application to get a discount. It is an excellent place to ... Read More

Maria A.
Reviewed on 7/2/2024
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I give this place a 5 out of 10 because at first the treatment was good but as it was advancing it started to feel like if it got stuck. Now I am in need of looking for another place to be treated at.

Reviewed on 2/19/2019
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2.62 (42 reviews)
Jess Utter
2 days ago
1

This place is absolutely awful. If it weren't for the one great provider I have here, I would never return. I have been in to have my bloodwork done and wound up being made to wait FORTY-FIVE MINUTES after my appointment time. Then the person taking the blood tried only a single vein and she gave up on me. I said I want to take the order elsewhere and she gave me an order not signed. I had to come back to the office to get the order and was given a manually completed order by an assistant that was incorrect and missing essential testing, such as the levels of my current medication and pregnancy test so my provider could know what she should be prescribing. This isn't the first circus with the lab I have had here but definitely the most annoying and absolutely frustrating. I also have had two therapy appointments canceled because the elevator is consistently breaking down and they were not able to accommodate me when I arrived for my appointment, as I cannot take the stairs. However, I had to reschedule the therapy appointment twice and I was told I couldn't do that according to their cancelation policy. I call and give 24 hour notice but apparently am not allowed. It seems pretty backwards that they can waste my time, my money to get a ride there and back, only to be told the elevator is broken and I can't be seen. When I give notice and reschedule that is apparently against policy. It seems backwards considering I didn't waste anyone's time or money with my advance call of notice. Also this place is absolutely awful about getting calls to the right people, or leaving messages for the correct people and never hearing back. They also cut you off when you are leaving a message. 95% of the time you are never hearing back from the staff. It makes it so frustrating and you never know if the right person received the message, if they are going to call back or if you just had to hope for the right outcome. I have also had issues refilling my medication. There have been times I have called days ahead of when I need a refill of my essential mental health medicine and did not hear anything back and did not get a refill resulting in me having to call the emergency after hours line to get any help. This shouldn't happen. These are medicines that are essential to maintain for a healthy, stable mind. If it were not for the one fantastic provider here I would never return. The building, the phones, the elevator, everything is falling apart including the service and patient care.

Yvonne74@gmail.com Monkey
2 weeks ago
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Alexia Villal
1 month ago
1

horrible. when i was a kid my mother admitted to hitting me and they didn’t do anything and treated me like I was a monster. I never in my life felt so helpless and hurt by this awful people. When I spoke up they would ignore me or twist my words against me. I refused to talk afterwards to them and then they said I was immature for doing so. They excused the way my mother treated me. It was not okay because I needed help, they failed not only as therapists but as adults.

Response from the owner
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are committed to providing high quality care to the members of our community. We value your input and would like the opportunity to hear more about how we can improve. Please contact us at customerservice@rhs.care or 219-685-1514, so we can work with you to address your concerns.
Katy Collins
3 months ago
4

I'll come post more later but I just wanted to say that compared to a lot of places especially around here they are kind of amazing and I been going here a long time. I've had many atherapist and psychiatrist there that are excellent

Response from the owner
Hi Katy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Regional Health Systems works hard to ensure every patient gets the specialized, compassionate care they deserve. We wish you the best in your health journey.
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