The Northwest Indiana Division of Pathway Family Center has announced the opening of larger offices at a new location in Chesterton: 425 Sand Creek Drive, Suite C.

The move represents Phase II of Pathway’s strategic growth plan in Duneland.

“The expanded Chesterton office will provide a larger, centralized location for families in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area that are needing substance abuse services for adolescents,” said Dan Franz, program director for the Chesterton office.

The Northwest Indiana Pathway Board thanked a number of local businesses and their management for the donation of materials, time, and expertise in the construction of the new offices: Gus Brown with BP Products North America; Michelle Green of Allied Therapeutic Services; Theresa Valade with The Growth Coach; Ed Smith with Superior Construction Inc.; Mark Markovich with Mark I Homes; Ken Williams with F.C. Tucker Commercial NW; and Kramer & Leonard Office Products.

Strong financial support from the Porter County Substance Abuse Council, the Community Action Drug Coalition, the Porter County Commissions, Superior Construction, and two anonymous donors enabled Pathway to begin operations in Chesterton in June 2007.

Pathway Family Center is a substance abuse treatment center for adolescents aged 10 to 21. It provides drug screening, substance abuse assessment and referral, and a unique long-term treatment program. “Pathway is a family-centered facility that focuses on teaching coping strategies, life skills, and strengthening both individual and family relationships,” Pathway said. “Its dedicated staff of professionals are experts in substance abuse and behavioral problems. Pathway’s strategically located centers serve families in the Midwest with locations in Chesterton and Indianapolis, Ind., Southfield, Mich., and Cincinnati, Ohio.”

For a confidential assessment call the 24-hour Parent Help Line at (800) 261-4605. Or visit its website at www.pathwayfamilycenter.org

 “Residents and key community leaders in our target communities will be invited to an open house and dedication in the very near future,” Community Liaison Laurie Franke-Polz said. “Watch your local papers for a date and time.”

Posted 1/30/2008