Adult and Child Center - Franklin

Adult & Child Health is an integrated healthcare provider in Central Indiana that strives for caring communities, where all people have the opportunity to live healthy, purposeful lives.

As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, Adult & Child delivers life-enhancing physical, social, and behavioral health care services with hope, compassion, and creativity.

Our mission is driven by core values: we believe in people and the strength of community, deeply respecting the ideas, backgrounds, and lived experiences of those we serve to create safe, welcoming environments; we meet people where they are, recognizing that everyone’s road to recovery and wellness has a different route, destination, and ETA; whatever we do, we do well, dedicating ourselves to the best quality of care and quality of life; and we champion healthy communities by advocating for high-quality, affordable healthcare and social services for all.

Serving Marion, Johnson, and surrounding counties, we provide a comprehensive range of services including primary care, mental and behavioral health treatments for individuals with addictions or co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention through our 24/7 support line, mobile response team, and Crisis Center, school-based therapeutic support, community-based programs for youth and adults such as wraparound facilitation, therapeutic foster care, transitional living, and supports for veterans and the homeless, as well as care coordination, enabling services like benefits navigation and health education.

We prioritize the underserved, including children, families, and those involved in child welfare or juvenile justice, offering accessible care on a sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and fostering partnerships in schools, homes, and community settings to promote stability, dignity, and long-term well-being.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Adult and Child Center - Franklin utilizes a fully outpatient and community-based continuum of care. Their services range from open-access outpatient assessments to transitional living programs in South Indy tailored for individuals regaining independence.

Outpatient

Therapies

Therapy here revolves around evidence-based mental health interventions paired closely with tangible skills development. Clients can engage in one-on-one counseling paired with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and steadfast guidance from trained peer recovery specialists.

Addictions

The addiction medicine team at Adult and Child Center treats a variety of substance use disorders alongside co-occurring challenges. They heavily utilize an integrated healthcare approach, allowing clients to access both recovery support and general medical care in one cohesive setting.

Conditions

Caregivers here address complex psychological challenges, including severe mental illness, profound depression, and debilitating anxiety disorders. Their specialized clinicians are deeply experienced in trauma-informed care for PTSD. They also provide steady guidance for individuals facing suicidal ideation or prolonged grief.

Anxiety Disorders Depression Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) Suicidal Ideation Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Issues

Beyond strictly clinical diagnoses, Adult and Child Center focuses heavily on the broader social determinants of health that impact Franklin residents. Their community-based teams actively intervene in profound life stressors like housing insecurity, foster care transitions, and demanding probation obligations.

Programs

Specialized tracks like the Supported Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) allow this organization to directly uplift Central Indiana's vulnerable populations. They also run the High Fidelity Wraparound program to surround youth with a collaborative team of family members and professionals. Another distinctive offering is the Wheeler Women's Project, which provides integrated shelter-based therapy.

Dual Diagnosis Evidence Based MAT Integrated / Medication-Friendly Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model Veterans Program Trauma-Informed

On-site

Amenities

While primarily an outpatient community provider, the Franklin facility prioritizes making healthcare as seamless as possible for visitors. Patients benefit from an on-site Genoa Pharmacy for quick prescription access, alongside telehealth conveniences that bring expert support directly into the home.

Coverage

Payment

Financial access is a core tenant of the organization's mission, ensuring high-quality healthcare is available regardless of a patient's insurance status. They accept Medicaid and utilize a robust sliding fee scale discount. Additionally, on-site benefits navigators actively help walk-in clients apply for public health coverage.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

Call to Verify Coverage

Eligibility

Who We Serve

This community health center is built to serve Hoosiers of every age, from young children navigating the foster system to older adults managing severe mental illness. Their mission emphasizes prioritizing underserved populations throughout Johnson, Marion, and Morgan counties. The organization actively supports military veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and high-risk adolescents.

Age Groups

Adults (26-64)Children (Under 13)Seniors (65+)Young Adults (18-25)Adolescents (13-17)

Additional Services

Wraparound support is fundamental to this clinic's integrated model, which intentionally pairs primary care services with mental health treatment. Their dedicated benefits navigators and community health workers provide extensive case management to ensure every individual secures comprehensive healthcare coordination.

Assessment/Evaluation ServicesPrimary Care / Physical Health ServicesSliding Scale FeesInsurance NavigationCase Management

About

Facility Info

Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Adult and Child Center - Franklin is deeply embedded in the local city framework. The accessible facility removes barriers to care by providing integrated health services and comprehensive translation services for the diverse communities it serves.

Credentials

Accreditations

Earning the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval reflects this organization's stringent dedication to high-quality care and patient safety. They are also officially recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike. These credentials validate their capacity to provide top-tier, integrated healthcare to vulnerable populations.

Joint Commission (JCAHO)