Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Evansville House

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana is a ministry of service dedicated to helping people reach their full potential, as a national nonprofit, faith-based organization established locally in 1896 with nearly 1,000 professional employees serving almost 11,000 individuals from 65 program locations across 16 communities in Ohio and Indiana. Our mission is to offer hope, restore dignity, and transform lives, guided by core values of Respect & Trust, Integrity, Ministry of Service, and Creativity & Innovation, envisioning a world where all people live in safety with social, emotional, and physical well-being, spiritual fulfillment, justice, and hope. We provide evidence-based human services programs focusing on health, housing, and human services to address community needs, including affordable housing solutions like shelters, emergency housing, senior independent living, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing for homeless individuals, families, veterans, and those with disabilities or mental illness. Our mental health and recovery services offer comprehensive, trauma-informed treatment through residential programs like Fresh Start Recovery Center for pregnant women and mothers with children, Turning Point for men in the criminal justice system, outpatient care, and recovery housing, emphasizing medication-assisted treatment, counseling, parenting skills, and aftercare. Specialized veterans programs provide employment training, housing support, suicide prevention via the SSG Fox program, and supportive services for veteran families (SSVF) to promote stability and well-being for those facing unique post-service challenges. Criminal justice and reentry initiatives deliver case management, counseling, job readiness, and skill development to help ex-offenders reintegrate productively. Youth and family services include prevention, early intervention, crisis support, and programs like Operation Backpack for educational supplies and Welcome Home Kits, fostering positive development and self-sufficiency. Through community enrichment efforts such as food pantries, thrift stores, and partnerships, we enhance local communities while maintaining CARF accreditation to ensure quality and accountability in all services.