Caring About People - Counseling

Caring About People, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive mental health services in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving individuals of all ages from infants through adults, families, and groups.

Established in 1987 initially as a for-profit entity focusing on substance use violations for adults, it expanded in 1995 to serve families in crisis and became a non-profit in 2002.

The organization's mission is to serve as a catalyst and resource for people to develop and improve their quality of life by educating and counseling individuals to realize their potential for a healthy lifestyle, enriching family relationships, living without substance abuse, and modifying high-risk behaviors.

This is accomplished through professional assessments, planned interventions, comprehensive education, and prevention programming, with a goal to enhance clients' resources so they may develop and maintain their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health.

Services include substance abuse treatment at various levels using evidence-based programs like PRIME for Life and SAMHSA manuals, family and individual counseling offered in-office and in-home, parenting education programs such as Active Parenting series, youth programs addressing high-risk behaviors and shoplifting deterrence, anger management, theft intervention, cognitive behavioral programs like Thinking for a Change and Beyond Trauma for women, father engagement initiatives, and drug testing.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 1998 and CARF-certified, Caring About People collaborates with community agencies, courts, schools, and churches to support long-term recovery, family strengthening, and community safety through a holistic, client-centered approach.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

The treatment continuum at this Fort Wayne agency is structured into distinct tiers, primarily functioning as outpatient care. Adult substance abuse programming is strictly divided into Level I, II, and III curriculums based on individual progress. Following formal treatment, clients can transition into an eight- to sixteen-week relapse intervention group.

Therapies

Evidence-based manuals form the backbone of therapeutic work here, heavily relying on psychoeducation. Staff utilize established frameworks like Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Twelve-Step Facilitation to encourage behavioral shifts. Both individual and family therapy sessions are available, with some services offered directly in the home.

Individual Therapy Family Therapy Psychoeducation

Addictions

Caring About People explicitly addresses behavior patterns surrounding high-risk alcohol and drug consumption. Their programming helps adults and adolescents evaluate how choices around chemical use impact their overall lifestyle. The agency also provides specialized education for teens struggling specifically with alcohol and marijuana.

Conditions

Clinicians provide comprehensive assessments using DSM-V criteria to help clients identify managing mental health concerns. The agency frequently supports individuals navigating general anxiety, depression, and significant life adjustment issues. Grief, loss, and the impact of childhood trauma are also core focuses of their clinical work.

Issues

Beyond formal diagnoses, the agency specifically targets justice-involved behavioral issues like shoplifting and incorrigible conduct. Their team works extensively with court-ordered individuals and those dealing with criminal justice issues. Family conflict, bullying, and parenting challenges are also central to their behavioral education models.

Family Conflict Parenting Challenges Bullying / Cyberbullying Relationship Issues Grief/Loss Childhood Trauma Court-Ordered/Justice-Involved Criminal Justice Issues Life Transitions Domestic Violence (Victim) Physical/Sexual Abuse Chronic Relapse

Programs

Curriculum-driven specialty tracks are a defining feature of Caring About People. Their unique Father Engagement initiative utilizes the Inside Out Dads model to strengthen parental bonds. Women can participate in Beyond Trauma, a specialized cognitive-behavioral journey designed by Dr. Stephanie Covington.

On-site

Amenities

Treatment primarily takes place in a standard outpatient office environment designed for group discussions and clinical assessments. For certain situations, staff may travel to provide home-based services directly within the client's own living space.

Coverage

Payment

Financial pathways for treatment vary depending on the referral source and the specific curriculum required. Many community programs are funded directly through Department of Child Services referrals. Self-referred clients generally operate on a fee-for-service basis and should contact the office regarding exact costs.

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 Indiana non-profit supports a remarkably broad demographic, welcoming individuals from infancy through adulthood. Families in crisis represent a massive portion of their client base. Specific curriculums are structured for at-risk youth, justice-involved adults, and adolescents facing intense peer pressure.

Languages

English

Additional Services

Comprehensive on-site drug testing serves as a practical layer of accountability for clients. The facility conducts saliva and urine screens for substances like alcohol, K2, and bath salts. They also perform in-depth Family Functioning Assessments to guide clinical recommendations and support relapse prevention.

About

Facility Info

Caring About People operates as a dedicated mental health and substance abuse non-profit organization. They are deeply rooted in the Fort Wayne community. Originally founded in 1987 for court-related substance violations, the agency transitioned into a fully non-profit entity in 2002.

Credentials

Accreditations

The agency maintains strict operational standards, proudly holding formal certification from CARF. This international accreditation signifies that the facility has passed in-depth reviews of its clinical services. Additionally, they have remained an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau since 1998.