Regional Mental Health Center - 4016 Hohman Avenue

4016 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46327

2.5 (4 reviews)

Regional Health Systems is a non-profit organization serving the Northwest Indiana communities as a community mental health center and federally qualified health center, committed to providing affordable, high-quality care to all individuals and families regardless of age, income, or circumstance.
With a 50-year history that began with two community mental health centers offering outpatient behavioral health services in Hammond and Merrillville, the organization has expanded to include substance abuse and residential treatment, becoming the first in Indiana to integrate a federally qualified health center for medical and dental care, all while maintaining a focus on treating the whole person.
Its 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 in a safe, supportive, judgment-free environment.
Regional Health Systems offers a comprehensive range of services including primary care, psychiatry, counseling for individuals, couples, and families, addiction treatment programs like Recovery Matters with residential and outpatient options, crisis intervention through the C.A.R.E.
Unit and Mobile Integrated Response Systems, telehealth, mobile health clinics, veteran-specific support, and specialized programs such as Assisted Outpatient Treatment, all coordinated to address physical, behavioral, and social needs with a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Regional Health Systems provides a comprehensive continuum of support. Options range from the 28-day residential care of their Recovery Matters program to highly accessible virtual telehealth visits. The Hammond facility also coordinates intensive outpatient programming to help clients maintain progress. For individuals experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, they operate a 16-bed locked inpatient unit designed to safely stabilize patients.

Virtual Telehealth

Therapies

Therapeutic care here spans traditional individual, couples, and family therapy alongside robust medication-assisted treatment using Vivitrol and Suboxone. Clinicians also rely heavily on group sessions dedicated to relapse prevention, problem-solving, and gender-specific challenges. The approach deeply integrates peer support to inspire long-term change through shared lived experiences.

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Addictions

The clinical team addresses a wide spectrum of substance use and behavioral addictions. Staff emphasize that addiction is a deeply rooted disease rather than a lack of willpower. Their specialized programming specifically supports individuals struggling with opioids, heavy alcohol use, and problem gambling. Care is delivered without judgment, focusing heavily on the complex brain changes associated with chronic drug dependence.

Conditions

Psychiatric professionals here evaluate and manage a wide range of acute and chronic mental health conditions. Their medical doctors routinely treat complex diagnoses like schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. For younger clients, the staff frequently conducts evaluations for developmental and behavioral challenges, including ADD and ADHD.

Issues

Recognizing that recovery extends far beyond clinical diagnoses, Regional Mental Health Center actively addresses compounding life stressors. Their civil-ordered outreach programs help reduce homeless nights and criminal justice involvement by providing wrap-around social support. Counselors also frequently work with clients navigating divorce, grief, occupational stress, and complex family dynamics.

Programs

The cornerstone of their addiction treatment is the Recovery Matters residential program, boasting an impressive 82% completion rate. The organization also runs the 24/7 Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit, which relies on a "No Wrong Door" philosophy to immediately welcome anyone in distress. Furthermore, their Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) track offers specialized oversight for individuals with severe mental illness who struggle to maintain consistency.

On-site

Amenities

Beyond standard buildings, the organization operates a unique 39.5-foot mobile clinic on wheels to reach vulnerable neighborhoods. Their physical crisis center utilizes a trauma-informed "Living Room Model," offering specialized relaxation rooms where guests can safely rest. For individuals without reliable technology at home, the main campus even provides designated private rooms exclusively for making virtual appointments.

Coverage

Payment

Driven by a mission to serve everyone equitably, the facility ensures that an inability to pay never prevents access to care. They readily accept Medicaid, the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), and traditional self-payment structures. Financial navigators are available to assist uninsured or underinsured patients. These guides help clients set up manageable sliding scale fees based strictly on household income and size.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

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Eligibility

Who We Serve

As a fixture in the Northwest Indiana community, this facility serves individuals of all ages. Their staff routinely works with young children, adolescents, adults, and couples. They hold a specialized 1-Star Behavioral Health Center designation, indicating tailored expertise for veterans and active military members. Additionally, their residential programs prioritize access by granting admission preference to pregnant women and mothers overcoming substance use.

Age Groups

Children (Under 13)

Populations Served

Couples

Additional Services

As a patient-centered organization, the facility wraps core treatment in vital wraparound supports like primary medical care and on-site pharmacies. Their Mobile Integrated Response Systems (MIRS) provide 24/7 emergency intervention and life-saving naloxone distribution anywhere in Lake County. To ensure care is globally accessible, they offer robust telemedicine access. They also maintain dedicated interpreter services for over 240 languages, including American Sign Language.

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About

Facility Info

Located in Hammond, Indiana, Regional Health Systems operates as a non-profit community health center deeply ingrained in Lake County. They hold the unique distinction of being the first organization in Indiana to unite a mental health center with a primary care clinic. This operational structure allows them to address physical, behavioral, and social health needs in a single, supportive environment.

Credentials

Accreditations

The facility operates with dual recognition as both a Federally Qualified Health Center and a Community Mental Health Center. These credentials highlight their rigorous adherence to federal guidelines for accessible, community-based care. They also maintain a 1-Star Behavioral Health Center accreditation, affirming their ongoing commitment to delivering culturally competent care to military families.

Regional Mental Health Center - 4016 Hohman Avenue