Regional Mental Health Center - Stark Center
3903 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, IN 46312
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Regional Health Systems is a non-profit organization serving as both a community mental health center and a federally qualified health center, committed to providing affordable, high-quality care to individuals and families in Northwest Indiana regardless of age, income, or insurance status.
With a history spanning 50 years, beginning as two community mental health centers offering outpatient behavioral health services in Hammond and Merrillville, it has evolved to include substance abuse and residential treatment, eventually becoming the Regional Mental Health Center and pioneering Indiana's first community mental health center to integrate a federally qualified health center for medical and dental care.
The organization's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and their families by delivering community-based mental health care, primary health care, and addiction treatment services, treating the whole person in a compassionate, judgment-free environment.
Services encompass a wide range including primary care for families, pediatrics, senior care, dental services, psychiatry, counseling for individuals, couples, and families, addiction treatment through programs like Recovery Matters and Mobile Integrated Response Systems, crisis intervention via the 24/7 Crisis C.A.R.E.
Unit, telehealth, mobile health clinics, veteran-specific behavioral health support, and pharmacy services, all coordinated to support long-term recovery, whole-person health, and community well-being.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Regional Mental Health Center provides a full continuum of support for everyday wellbeing and immediate crisis intervention. Treatment spans from short-term residential care to step-down outpatient counseling and flexible virtual telehealth sessions.
Therapies
Therapy at this East Chicago clinic is structured to heal the whole family system. Licensed mental health professionals provide individual, couples, and family therapy to help clients develop real-life solutions and navigate major life transitions.
Addictions
Addiction services at the Stark Center address both substance use problems and behavioral addictions. Whether a client is facing a sudden crisis or seeking long-term sobriety guidance, the team delivers compassionate care without stigma or judgment.
Conditions
Clinicians here are equipped to support individuals managing severe, complex mental health struggles. Through initiatives like Assisted Outpatient Treatment, the team provides crucial psychiatric interventions for diagnoses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Issues
Beyond core clinical diagnoses, counselors help clients navigate life’s broader barriers, including academic stress and chronic relapse patterns. The team actively works with individuals to manage triggers, build sober social networks, and address the everyday pressures that block lasting wellness.
Programs
The Stark Center operates several distinct initiatives, including the 28-day Recovery Matters residential track and their 24/7 Mobile Integrated Response Systems. They also deliver culturally competent programming specifically built for military veterans and a specialized Mother & Child program.
On-site
Amenities
The physical environment is designed to feel accessible and safe, highlighted by the Living Room Model within their local crisis unit. Clients can access quiet relaxation rooms built on trauma-informed principles, as well as private, designated telehealth rooms for those lacking internet access at home.
Coverage
Payment
Serving the local community means ensuring that treatment remains affordable regardless of insurance status or income level. The center offers a flexible sliding fee scale, and on-site health insurance navigators are available to help clients understand their coverage options.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
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Who We Serve
As a community anchor in Northwest Indiana, the facility opens its doors to diverse populations across all seasons of life. Care is specifically tailored for children, adults, and couples, ensuring that families in Lake County receive judgment-free support exactly when they need it most.
Age Groups
Populations Served
Languages
Additional Services
Wrap-around support ensures barriers to care are removed at every step of the recovery journey. Residents benefit from an on-site Genoa Healthcare pharmacy for easy medication access, alongside comprehensive telemedicine capabilities and interpretation services for over 240 languages.
About
Facility Info
Located in East Chicago, Indiana, Regional Mental Health Center operates as a non-profit community mental health organization. They were the first in the state to integrate a federally qualified health center, seamlessly combining behavioral health, substance abuse care, and primary medicine under one roof.
Credentials
Accreditations
Regional Mental Health Center holds public recognition as a proven federal and community health provider. They also proudly maintain a 1 Star Behavioral Health Center designation, reflecting their rigorous training and commitment to serving military service members.
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