Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential

201 West 89th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential

  • Location: Merrillville, IN
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Skills, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Meditation & Mindfulness and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential

Recovery Works Elizabethtown's low-intensity residential treatment provides addiction treatment for women and accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Along with addiction, they address co-occurring mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Clients receive an initial clinical evaluation and continuous treatment adjustments as needed to tailor treatment to their recovery needs.
Recovery Works's treatment includes counselors, residential aides, and a consulting psychiatrist. Recovery Works provides office-based opiate treatment (OBOT), so clients can participate in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Medications include Suboxone and Vivitrol.
Recovery Works provides treatment rooted in the 12 Steps. Their evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Clients attend therapy in group, 1:1, and family settings. Recovery Works provides relapse prevention planning to build coping strategies. They offer psychoeducation, life skills training, process groups, and grief and loss therapy. Their family program involves addiction education, healing family dynamics, and building communication skills.
Recovery Works strives to provide well-rounded healing, offering holistic therapies like spirituality groups and counseling, music therapy, yoga, and art therapy. They also have nutritional counseling to help clients learn skills to nourish their minds and bodies. Recovery Works has a robust alumni program that includes follow-ups from the staff, on-site 12-Step meetings, and monthly alumni meetings.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Older Adults Men Only Veterans Mild Disabilities

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Chef-prepared Meals
Transportation Assistance

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Other contracted prescribing entity
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Other contracted prescribing entity
Buprenorphine detoxification Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Lofexidine Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Nicotine replacement
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment SAMHSA funding/block grants
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support
Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Life Skills, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Life Skills) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

201 West 89th Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410

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(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Gender-Specific Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Psychedelics Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Recovery Works Elizabethtown Women's Low-Intensity Residential offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Skills, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Meditation & Mindfulness. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in IN or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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