Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Evansville House Addiction Treatment in Evansville, Indiana
1351 W. Buena Vista Road, Evansville, Indiana 47710
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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.
Volunteers of America – Fresh Start Recovery Center at Evansville House provides specialized residential addiction treatment for pregnant women and mothers struggling with substance use disorders. This unique facility allows mothers to keep their children under age five with them during treatment, preserving the critical parent-child bond while addressing addiction and mental health challenges.
Fresh Start Recovery Center offers a comprehensive approach combining evidence-based addiction treatment with family-focused care. Their trauma-informed services support whole-family recovery, helping mothers achieve sobriety while developing healthy parenting skills and creating stable foundations for their children.
Treatment Approach and Philosophy in Evansville, IN
Fresh Start Recovery Center employs a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to addiction treatment. The program recognizes that many women with substance use disorders have experienced trauma, which requires specialized care. Treatment plans are individualized, addressing each woman's unique needs and recovery goals with 24/7 residential support.
The center's philosophy centers on whole-family recovery, understanding that healing the mother-child relationship is crucial for sustainable sobriety. By keeping families together during treatment, Fresh Start helps build attachment while mothers learn recovery skills. This approach supports both immediate treatment needs and long-term family stability.
Comprehensive Services
Fresh Start Recovery Center offers an extensive range of services addressing addiction, mental health, and life skills. Core offerings include substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Individual and group therapy sessions form the foundation of the clinical program.
Beyond addiction treatment, the center provides parenting skills development, life skills training, and intensive case management. Family and couples counseling helps repair relationships damaged by addiction. Here in Evansville, IN, the dedicated staff also offer court advocacy services, helping mothers navigate DCS, family court, and criminal court systems while focusing on their recovery journey.
- Substance use disorder treatment with 24/7 residential support
- Mental health services and medication-assisted treatment
- Individual and group therapy sessions
- Parenting skills development and life skills training
- Family and couples counseling
- Court advocacy and legal system navigation support
Specialized Care for Mothers in Evansville, IN
Fresh Start Recovery Center specializes in treating pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders. The program creates a safe, supportive environment where women can address addiction while caring for their children. Staff provide guidance on prenatal care, child development, and healthy parenting practices.
Allowing children under five to remain with their mothers during treatment is a tremendous advantage. This approach minimizes disruption to the child's attachment process while providing mothers with practical, real-world parenting experience. The center's compassionate staff model positive parenting techniques and offer immediate feedback in everyday situations.
Aftercare and Community Support
Recovery continues long after residential treatment ends, making aftercare planning a priority at Fresh Start. Staff help mothers develop comprehensive post-treatment plans addressing housing, employment, continued therapy, and community support networks. Connections to recovery resources throughout Evansville, IN ensure ongoing support for maintaining sobriety.
The center actively connects clients with community resources, including housing assistance, medical care, and educational opportunities. Peer support plays a vital role in the recovery process, with graduates of the program often returning to share their experiences. This community-based approach helps mothers build sustainable support systems that last beyond formal treatment.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
The Evansville location of the Fresh Start Recovery Center provides ASAM Level 3.5 residential treatment, ensuring 24/7 support for mothers in early recovery. The continuum of care later extends into intensive outpatient services and dedicated aftercare, allowing clients to step down safely as they transition into long-term independence.
Therapies
Clinicians utilize evidence-based modalities like motivational interviewing and gender-responsive care from a deeply trauma-informed perspective. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is fully integrated into the program for those who require it, supported by regular individual and group counseling sessions tailored to the nuances of motherhood.
Addictions
Treatment specifically targets opioid and other severe drug dependencies, with a strong proactive focus on preventing and mitigating neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The clinical team supports expecting mothers through the physical and psychological complexities of long-term substance use disorder recovery.
Conditions
Beyond treating the addiction itself, the clinical team addresses the underlying mental health struggles that often accompany chemical dependency. Their trauma-informed care model helps women navigate the emotional toll of their past trauma while equipping them with the tools for lasting behavioral health stability.
Issues
Securing sobriety often requires resolving complex external stressors, such as profound housing insecurity and complicated legal battles. Case managers actively provide court advocacy for DCS, family, and criminal court matters, alongside helping residents secure long-term stable housing and job readiness opportunities.
Programs
The flagship Mother & Child Program operates on a philosophy that seeks to end the generational cycle of addiction without tearing families apart. By utilizing an evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model, the program ensures mothers do not have to choose between seeking immersive treatment and raising their babies.
On-site
Amenities
This residential facility is intentionally designed to support the physical and emotional bonds of families. The home-like environment features dedicated rooms where mothers and their young children reside together comfortably, backed by on-site childcare and 24-hour staff supervision for a secure, nurturing stay.
Coverage
Payment
To ensure life-saving care remains accessible to the mothers who need it most, the center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and military insurance such as TRICARE. They also process in-network claims with several private health insurance providers, highlighted by an innovative partnership with Humana.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Evansville House is exclusively built for pregnant women and mothers struggling with addiction in the Evansville, Indiana community. A defining hallmark of this population focus is the welcoming of infants and young children, allowing families to remain united throughout the entire residential process.
Age Groups
Populations Served
Additional Services
Wraparound support is distinctively family-centric, featuring pregnancy and childbirth education alongside extensive parenting skills coaching. Staff members are specially trained in crib safety and facilitating age-appropriate activities, ensuring that young children are nurtured and safe while their mothers participate in daily clinical programming.
About
Facility Info
Operating as a critical extension of the faith-based ministry of Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana, this nonprofit organization is situated on Buena Vista Road. The local Evansville site leverages its long-standing regional network to provide a compassionate, ministry-driven human services environment for vulnerable families.
Credentials
Accreditations
The organization maintains rigorous clinical and operational standards, proudly holding a Gold Seal of accreditation from CARF International. Furthermore, their residential programs are fully certified by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, meeting the intensive requirements of ASAM Level 3.5 criteria.
Common questions
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- 1351 W. Buena Vista Road, Evansville, Indiana 47710
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