Dove Recovery House for Women
3351 N Meridian St #110, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Dove Recovery House for Women is Indiana’s leading provider of women-centered addiction treatment and recovery, serving as the largest recovery housing program for women in Marion and Dubois counties since 2000, with a third location planned for Bartholomew County in 2026.
Dove House empowers women to become substance-free, self-sufficient, and healthy by providing free, safe housing, quality programming, and hope for the future to those struggling with substance use disorder, many of whom have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as homelessness.
As a certified Level IV Recovery Residence through the Indiana Alliance for Recovery Residences, it serves over 100 women annually at no cost, funded by grants, corporate supporters, and individual donors, with an average weekly cost of $280 per client fully covered.
The organization offers comprehensive, trauma-informed services in a residential setting, including phased programming such as Stages of Change for self-discovery and coping skills, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for understanding addiction and building communication skills, and Seeking Safety for addressing trauma and PTSD; additional recovery programming encompasses peer recovery and case management, NA/HA/AA meetings, life skills and coaching, relapse prevention, individual therapy, parenting classes, employment and work development, nutritious meals, family reunification, and optional faith-based activities.
With a compassionate team of experienced staff and a dedicated board, Dove House focuses on long-term recovery, achieving a 78% success rate in program completion, and supports women through transitional housing proven to enhance sobriety, reduce recidivism, and promote family reunification.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
The journey at this Indiana facility spans a continuum of long-term care designed for lasting stability. Residents begin their recovery in a structured indoor setting and move through an intensive outpatient program. They later transition into comprehensive aftercare support. Women commit to a minimum 90-day stay in sober living, though many remain for up to two years.
Therapies
Therapeutic care is delivered in a highly structured, three-phase cohort model designed to peel back the layers of trauma. Clients start with a curriculum called "Stages of Change" for self-discovery before advancing to individual therapy and relapse prevention planning. The final "Seeking Safety" phase focuses heavily on trauma resolution. Dedicated peer recovery specialists and case managers support clients through every step.
Addictions
Dove Recovery House for Women welcomes individuals battling severe substance use disorders. This includes women recovering from alcohol and heroin dependence. The clinical team understands that addiction often masks deep-rooted pain. By focusing on the underlying biology of addiction, the staff helps residents step into long-term sobriety.
Conditions
Care teams here address substance use disorder alongside severe co-occurring mental health challenges. Over 95 percent of the women seeking help have survived physical or sexual abuse. Because of this, treating post-traumatic stress disorder is woven directly into the residential curriculum. The goal is to ensure clients feel emotionally and physically secure.
Issues
Many who walk through these doors arrive facing severe life disruptions. These challenges often include chronic homelessness, housing insecurity, and deep financial stress. The staff actively helps women navigate these heavy burdens alongside the lingering effects of physical abuse. Counselors also prioritize mending estranged relationships and overcoming severe parenting challenges.
Programs
Guiding philosophies follow a peer-led, recovery community model that emphasizes deep interpersonal connection. The facility hosts on-site 12-Step meetings, including Heroin Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, directly inside the residence. Clients benefit from trauma-informed extended care tracks that map out long-term healing. They also have access to optional faith-integrated activities to support their spiritual health.
On-site
Amenities
Creating a secure and welcoming environment is central to the mission at Dove Recovery House for Women. Residents at both the Indianapolis and Jasper campuses are provided with completely safe and sober housing. This allows them to focus entirely on personal growth. Daily life includes access to nutritious meals, creative arts, and quiet reflection spaces meant to feel like a true home.
Coverage
Payment
Financial barriers will never prevent a woman from receiving life-saving care here. Every single residential and clinical service is provided completely free of charge. The average weekly cost of care is $280 per client. However, this cost is fully covered by generous community grants, corporate supporters, and individual donors.
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Who We Serve
This program is explicitly designed for adult women who have nowhere else to turn. The community primarily serves highly vulnerable populations from Marion and Dubois counties. Every aspect of the environment empowers women to reconstruct their identities. They actively reclaim their independence within a deeply supportive, sisterhood-focused setting.
Genders Accepted
Additional Services
Rebuilding a sustainable life requires wide-reaching wraparound support beyond standard clinical hours. Dove Recovery House for Women offers extensive employment and work development services to help clients achieve financial independence. Additional programming includes dedicated parenting classes and family reunification services. Detailed aftercare planning ensures a smooth transition back into the community.
About
Facility Info
Operating as a dedicated nonprofit organization, Dove Recovery House for Women manages multiple recovery campuses across Indiana. The original Indianapolis location provides a centralized city setting. Meanwhile, the Jasper campus offers a quieter countryside retreat. Both fully certified facilities provide a supportive residential setting where women can heal at their own pace.
Credentials
Accreditations
Maintaining high standards for transitional housing, this facility is fully certified by the Indiana Alliance for Recovery Residences. Earning the designation as a Level IV Recovery Residence reflects their commitment to exceptional clinical and peer support. This credential assures families that the home meets rigorous safety and operational benchmarks.
- 3351 N Meridian St #110, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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