Moraine House, Inc.

353 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383

2.6 (5 reviews)

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Moraine House is a 501(c)3 post-treatment recovery home for men over the age of 18, founded in 1976 in Valparaiso, Indiana, originally as a halfway house for recovering alcoholics and now broadened to serve those recovering from all chemical dependencies.
Well over 90% of its residents come from treatment centers in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana and Cook County in Illinois.
Moraine House provides a structured 180-day program that concentrates on helping residents regain an independent, substance-free lifestyle in a family-like atmosphere that emphasizes personal growth, while abstaining from all illicit drug and alcohol use.
Treatment is based on the 12-step philosophy, relying on the assumption that spirituality is the basis of long-term recovery, with staff working closely with clients to address spiritual needs nondenominationally.
Key elements include an initial orientation and assessment leading to an individualized treatment plan specific to the resident's drug of choice, attendance at least five AA and/or NA meetings per week, participation in Relapse Prevention and Life Skills groups, financial responsibility classes, weekly progress reviews by the screening committee, obtaining an approved local AA or NA sponsor, seeking and maintaining employment or volunteering if disabled, sharing household chores, and random drug screenings.
The program instills a healthy value system encompassing responsibility to self and others, sensitivity, accountability, appropriate decision-making, self-discipline, and manageability.
Residents are expected to engage in thorough self-examination, confidential self-disclosure, making amends for harm done, and eventually helping other substance abusers.
Moraine House is not religiously affiliated, allowing residents to attend services of their choice, and operates on a demerit system with strict rules against substance use, with program fees of $157 per week following a $40 screening fee.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Designed as a post-treatment transition, this 180-day sober living program provides a family-like alternative to an institutional clinical setting. Residents live and work together to establish independence, sharing household responsibilities alongside peer accountability. The environment is highly structured, emphasizing personal growth, self-discipline, and daily manageability for men stepping down from primary care.

Sober Living

Therapies

While primarily a recovery residence, occupants participate in weekly relapse prevention and life skills groups designed to fortify their coping mechanisms. Individual counseling is also provided on-site by a partnered licensed therapist to help clients process their emotional journey. The therapeutic value of individuals in recovery actively helping their peers remains the core driver of behavioral change throughout the 180-day stay.

Addictions

Originally founded in 1976 as a halfway house for alcoholism, Moraine House has since broadened its scope to welcome men recovering from all chemical dependencies. The house strictly demands abstinence from all illicit drug addiction and alcohol use, utilizing regular toxicology screenings to ensure a fully sober environment. While residents may arrive with diverse histories of chemical use, the shared prerequisite is a complete surrender to recovery and a willingness to change.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

Beyond just addressing active substance abuse, the program targets the destructive behavioral cycles that fuel the disease of addiction. Men are guided through thorough self-examination, confidential self-disclosure, and the necessary process of making amends for past harm. Because the residence operates on a strict demerit system without medical observation, individuals requiring acute mental health stabilization are referred to community partners prior to admission.

Issues

Rebuilding a stable life requires men to deal responsibly with the legal problems, health issues, and family estrangement caused by their past substance use. To combat financial distress and job loss, the curriculum includes mandatory financial responsibility classes held twice a month. Residents are also required to find and maintain employment, or volunteer locally if legally disabled, to forge a strong sober social network.

Legal Problems Financial / Debt / Bankruptcy Stress Medication Adherence for MAT Sober Social Network / Community Building Job Loss / Unemployment

Programs

The foundational philosophy at Moraine House relies heavily on the 12-Step model, requiring attendance at a minimum of five AA or NA meetings each week. Men must actively seek and maintain an approved local sponsor who guides them through an abstinence-oriented lifestyle. Staff also work closely with clients to address their spiritual needs in a non-denominational way, recognizing spiritual growth as vital to long-term sobriety.

12-Step Informed Abstinence Oriented

On-site

Amenities

Located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, the 13-bed residence sits within walking distance of public transportation and local employment opportunities. Men are assigned a shared room with one or two others, completely integrating into the household through mandatory chores and shared meal preparation. The campus strictly prohibits vapes and e-cigarettes, maintaining a physically clean, health-focused household for all occupants.

Coverage

Payment

Affordability is a major priority for Moraine House, with residents paying a highly accessible $157 a week alongside a $40 initial screening fee for self-payment. For clients who meet state eligibility requirements, the home also accepts Indiana Recovery Works funding to help cover the cost of residential fees, therapy, and aftercare programs. Program fees are due every Saturday morning without exception, reinforcing the house's focus on financial responsibility.

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 180-day program is exclusively designed for adult men over the age of 18 who are highly serious about their post-treatment recovery. Over 90% of the residents transition here from primary care centers in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana, as well as nearby Cook County, Illinois. It is a strict but deeply supportive brotherhood built for individuals willing to surrender to their addiction and commit to rigorous self-discipline.

Genders Accepted

Men

Additional Services

Wrap-around accountability is central to the residential experience, starting with a comprehensive assessment to build an individualized treatment plan. For the first two weeks, new arrivals are paired with a peer through the Buddy Program to help them navigate the home's rules and the local community structure. Weekly progress is actively monitored by a formal screening committee, backed by random toxicology screenings to ensure continuous compliance.

Assessment/Evaluation ServicesToxicology Screening / MonitoringPeer Support

About

Facility Info

Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the home provides a structured, family-like environment rather than a traditional institutional or medical setting. The downtown Valparaiso location keeps residents connected to the heartbeat of the city, making it highly accessible for securing jobs and attending local support groups. It is a strictly governed community where a shared value system ensures that both personal boundaries and house curfews are respected.

Credentials

Accreditations

The organization maintains strong community partnerships with licensed counselors and local healthcare bodies, such as Porter Starke Services, to support client needs. Prospective residents are encouraged to contact the leadership team directly to discuss state licensing and operational credentials.

Moraine House, Inc.