Regional Mental Health Center - 4022 Hohman Avenue

4022 Hohman Ave, Hammond IN 46327

Regional Health Systems is a non-profit Community Mental Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing affordable, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare services to individuals and families in Lake County, Indiana, regardless of age, income, or circumstance.
Committed to treating patients with respect in a judgment-free environment, the organization addresses both short- and long-term medical and behavioral health needs through a wide array of integrated services, including primary care, psychiatry, counseling for individuals, couples, and families, addiction treatment via programs like Recovery Matters for adults including pregnant women and adolescents, Mobile Integrated Response Systems (MIRS) offering 24/7 crisis intervention and harm reduction, Crisis C.A.R.E.
Unit with a 'No Wrong Door' approach for behavioral health and substance use crises, assisted outpatient treatment for those with severe mental illness and substance abuse issues, veteran-specific behavioral health services, mobile health clinics for hard-to-reach populations, telehealth options, and on-site pharmacy partnerships.
With a focus on whole-person care, evidence-based treatments, peer recovery coaching, family support, and community partnerships, Regional Health Systems emphasizes accessibility, privacy, and long-term recovery to foster safer, healthier communities.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Regional Health Systems structures its care continuum to meet individuals exactly where they are, from immediate crisis intervention to long-term community support. Their overarching network spans residential treatment at the Recovery Matters units, intensive outpatient programming, halfway housing, and a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit for acute stabilization. They also deploy a Mobile Response Team that operates 24/7 across Lake County, bringing care directly to those who need it.

Therapies

Treatment at Regional Health Systems incorporates evidence-based clinical interventions like medication-assisted treatment (MAT) utilizing Vivitrol and Suboxone safely integrated into both residential and outpatient settings. Their therapeutic approach leans heavily on case management, brief interventions, and harm reduction strategies. Peer recovery coaching is also a cornerstone of their model, connecting clients with individuals who have lived experience to help navigate the recovery journey.

Case Management Brief Intervention

Addictions

The Recovery Matters program addresses a wide spectrum of substance use challenges, including opioid addiction, alcoholism, and general drug dependency. The clinical team emphasizes that addiction is a life-long disease that changes brain function, treating it without judgment or stigma. Care centers in Lake County also offer specialized outpatient services for adolescent problem gambling alongside substance abuse treatment.

Conditions

Beyond addiction treatment, the clinical staff is highly equipped to treat severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Their Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program specifically supports residents diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. Child psychiatry services are also available to assess and manage mental health conditions like ADHD and ADD.

Substance Abuse Disorder

Issues

Care teams here provide extensive wraparound support to address the broader life challenges that complicate behavioral health, such as homelessness and justice system involvement. Their programming actively tackles family conflict, grief, and community re-integration through dedicated problem-solving groups. They also heavily emphasize the importance of building a sober social network to prevent relapse once acute treatment concludes.

Sober Social Network / Community Building

Programs

The flagship addiction track, Recovery Matters, is a structured program designed to get adults back on track in up to 28 days. Staff champions a harm reduction-oriented philosophy across all their services, integrating it deeply into their community outreach efforts. Additionally, the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program provides civil-ordered wraparound care for individuals with severe mental illness who have historically struggled with treatment adherence.

Harm Reduction Oriented

On-site

Amenities

Prospective clients will find specialized environments designed for safety and de-escalation, like the Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit's trauma-informed "Living Room Model" offering private relaxation rooms. The residential recovery program houses 36 beds, while a separate 16-bed locked hospital unit is maintained for acute psychiatric stays. For those unable to reach a physical building, the organization even operates a 39.5-foot mobile health clinic on wheels equipped with an intake area and two exam rooms.

Coverage

Payment

True to their fundamental mission, financial barriers are actively removed here, functioning under a firm promise that no one will be turned away for an inability to pay. Intake specialists verify a wide range of payment types including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private health insurance. For uninsured or underinsured Indiana residents, the facility provides a steep sliding fee scale and offers on-site licensed navigators to help families enroll in state assistance programs.

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

This Hammond facility is deeply rooted in serving the diverse needs of Lake County, offering dedicated programming for adults, adolescents, and local families. Notably, the residential program gives immediate admission preference to pregnant women and women with dependent children seeking substance use recovery. Serving those who served, they also hold a prestigious 1 Star Behavioral Health Center designation for providing specialized, culturally competent care to military veterans and their loved ones.

Additional Services

The clinical infrastructure here is designed for immediate, wraparound response, highlighted by Mobile Integrated Response Systems (MIRS) that deliver on-the-spot crisis stabilization and naloxone distributions anywhere in Lake County. They operate a 24/7 Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit that accepts walk-ins and ambulance drop-offs for comprehensive behavioral health screening. Furthermore, clients benefit from integrated primary care, peer support, case management, and convenient on-site pharmacy partnerships through Genoa Healthcare.

Crisis StabilizationAssessment/Evaluation ServicesNaloxone / Overdose Prevention TrainingRecovery CoachingPeer SupportCase Management

About

Facility Info

Operating as both a non-profit Community Mental Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center, Regional Health Systems is deeply embedded in the Northwest Indiana landscape. Their facilities employ a strict "No Wrong Door" approach, ensuring physical environments are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for walk-ins or emergency drop-offs. To further eliminate barriers, community-based mobile units and specialized telehealth rooms directly accommodate hard-to-reach populations.

Credentials

Accreditations

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, the organization upholds rigorous federal standards for quality care access and community health outcomes. They are formally backed by a SAMHSA grant for their Assisted Outpatient Treatment program, demonstrating national-level trust in their clinical frameworks. Additionally, they have earned a 1 Star Behavioral Health Center designation for their focused commitment to delivering excellent veteran care.

Regional Mental Health Center - 4022 Hohman Avenue