Volunteers of America - Hope Hall

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization and affiliate of Volunteers of America, founded in 1896, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential through a ministry of service guided by core values of respect & trust, integrity, ministry of service, and creativity & innovation.

With nearly 1,000 professional employees operating from 65 program locations across 16 communities in Ohio and Indiana, the organization serves nearly 11,000 people annually, focusing on transforming lives by improving health, happiness, and stability in communities.

Their mission is to offer hope, restore dignity, and transform lives, envisioning a world where all people live in safety, with social, emotional, and physical well-being, spiritual fulfillment, justice, and hope.

VOA OHIN provides comprehensive, evidence-based services including housing solutions such as emergency shelters, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and senior independent living; mental health and recovery programs like family-focused residential treatment for mothers and children, men's recovery services for those in the criminal justice system, and outpatient treatment centers; criminal justice re-entry programs offering case management, counseling, job training, and substance abuse support; specialized veterans services encompassing employment assistance, suicide prevention, supportive services for veteran families, and domiciliary care; as well as youth and family programs promoting positive development through prevention, intervention, and long-term support.

By addressing urgent needs like homelessness, addiction, incarceration re-entry, and veteran challenges with trauma-informed, individualized care, VOA OHIN empowers underserved populations—including veterans, families, individuals with disabilities, seniors, ex-offenders, and those struggling with mental health and substance use disorders—to achieve self-sufficiency, community reintegration, and lasting well-being.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Volunteers of America provides a continuum of behavioral health options, spanning from intensive residential treatment down to flexible outpatient programming. Many of their specialized recovery centers focus heavily on structured residential re-entry, giving individuals a secure foundation as they rebuild their lives.

Therapies

Licensed professionals at this faith-based organization depend on evidence-based methodologies, frequently using motivational interviewing to help residents build their own desire for sustained change. Clinicians can also coordinate medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals who require medical support to safely manage the physical hurdles of early sobriety.

Addictions

The clinical staff addresses a wide spectrum of substance use disorders, with focused support for navigating opioid and chronic drug addictions. Their recovery tracks frequently serve individuals who are actively finding sobriety while also dealing with the repercussions of the criminal justice system.

Conditions

Mental health and behavioral stabilization are central to the overall mission, with a strong focus on treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental illnesses. Clinicians provide trauma-informed care tailored specifically to individuals who have experienced intense emotional trauma, including severe post-traumatic stress.

Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)

Issues

Beyond clinical diagnoses, the organization actively confronts the systemic life stressors that often fuel ongoing addiction and instability. Case managers deal directly with complex housing insecurity, sudden homelessness, and broken community health access to give clients a genuine chance at lasting self-sufficiency.

Homelessness/Housing Insecurity

Programs

Hope Hall and the broader Volunteers of America network operate deeply specific program tracks, including their widely recognized Criminal Justice & Re-entry framework. Their targeted veterans initiatives, such as the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), run alongside family-focused interventions like the Fresh Start Recovery Center.

On-site

Amenities

Rather than luxury, the physical environment at Volunteers of America - Hope Hall is purposely structured around safety, accountability, and community integration. Prospective guests can expect practical, secure housing units that fully support ex-offenders and individuals in recovery as they transition back into daily life in Evansville.

Coverage

Payment

To ensure treatment remains accessible, Volunteers of America - Hope Hall accepts major government plans like Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE alongside traditional private health insurance. Individuals can often utilize in-network coverage from specific providers such as Anthem, Aetna, and MDWise, or access helpful sliding scale options for self-payment.

Medicaid Anthem Medicare Tricare Aetna United Healthcare

Eligibility

Who We Serve

The Evansville programs are purpose-built to empower traditionally underserved groups, extending strong support to local veterans, formerly incarcerated men, and individuals facing unexpected homelessness. Rooted in a long-standing ministry of service, the organization offers a welcoming environment for mothers finding sobriety alongside their children, seniors seeking independent stability, and adults newly re-entering society.

Populations Served

Veterans

Additional Services

Recovery here extends far beyond the clinical space with robust wraparound supports like vocational training, vital housing assistance, and dedicated career counseling. The team heavily relies on peer support specialists and rigorous case management to guide individuals through essential life skills development and successful community reintegration.

Case ManagementHousing AssistanceVocational TrainingLife Skills TrainingNursing CareChild Care AvailableAftercare PlanningPeer SupportFinancial CounselingTransportation ServicesLegal AssistanceMedication ManagementCareer Counseling

About

Facility Info

Located within the city of Evansville, Volunteers of America - Hope Hall operates as part of a national, faith-based non-profit network that traces its roots back to 1896. The ministry manages its comprehensive recovery and housing programs with a direct commitment to restoring dignity to every individual who walks through its doors.

Credentials

Accreditations

The organization proudly holds accreditation from CARF International across its residential re-entry and behavioral health programs. Their Indiana-based recovery services also maintain rigorous certification from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction to guarantee evidence-based, high-quality care.

CARF