Franciscan Health Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Indianapolis
8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
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Franciscan Health is a trusted leader in providing faith-based, integrated healthcare, rooted in the Franciscan tradition since 1875, when the Sisters of St.
Francis of Perpetual Adoration established the first hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, inspired by St.
Francis of Assisi's mission to care for those in need.
Continuing Christ’s Ministry in our Franciscan Tradition, we commit to treating the mind, body, and spirit with holistic and compassionate care, emphasizing respect for life, fidelity to our mission, joyful service, and Christian stewardship.
As a Catholic health system serving communities in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, Franciscan Health offers a full spectrum of behavioral and mental health services for adults, adolescents, and children, addressing psychiatric and psychological disorders, substance abuse and addiction, family conflicts, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and more.
Our multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists, and counselors provide evidence-based treatments including outpatient psychiatry and counseling, inpatient hospitalization, partial and intensive outpatient programs, adolescent residential treatment at the St.
Francis Center, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, detoxification, and family therapy, all designed to promote emotional wholeness, long-term recovery, and reintegration into family and community life.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Franciscan Health Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Indianapolis provides a full continuum of behavioral health support, designed to step patients smoothly from acute crisis intervention to ongoing recovery. Their levels of care include intensive inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, structured partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that allow individuals to return home in the evenings.
Therapies
Clinical care at Franciscan Health Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Indianapolis integrates evidence-based modalities like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma. For substance use, their physicians utilize medication-assisted treatment (MAT) alongside individual and group counseling to normalize brain chemistry and ease withdrawal.
Addictions
The hospital-based program offers comprehensive addiction treatment for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, including severe alcohol and opioid use disorders. Their medical detoxification and stabilization services provide a secure starting point for those requiring acute intervention before transitioning into outpatient substance abuse programs.
Conditions
The multidisciplinary teams evaluate and treat a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety, and schizoaffective disorders. They also offer dedicated interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across both adult and pediatric populations.
Issues
Beyond treating specific clinical diagnoses, the dedicated staff helps patients navigate complex emotional stressors like unresolved grief, family conflicts, and profound career pressures. The crisis intervention team is specifically equipped to support individuals experiencing severe thought disturbances, a debilitating loss of self-worth, or sudden suicidal behaviors.
Programs
Rooted deeply in the Catholic healing ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, the facility operates from a Christian faith-based philosophy. Their holistic and integrative programs aim to honor the mind, body, and spirit, ensuring that pastoral and spiritual support naturally complements their clinical dual diagnosis tracks.
On-site
Amenities
Located on South Emerson Avenue in Indianapolis, the inpatient psychiatric unit operates within an acute-care hospital setting focused heavily on safety and medical stabilization. Patients have access to dedicated spaces for milieu therapy, as well as occupational and recreational therapy areas where they can practice essential life skills.
Coverage
Payment
The system provides comprehensive financial assistance programs to ensure both insured and uninsured patients can access necessary emergency behavioral health services. Through the Franciscan Insurance Services team, individuals can also receive direct, pressure-free guidance on navigating Medicare and finding suitable coverage options.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
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Who We Serve
Franciscan Health Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Indianapolis is equipped to serve children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. By offering specialized outpatient treatments for younger patients and comprehensive inpatient care for adults, the Indianapolis community benefits from an inclusive, age-appropriate approach tailored to each individual's stage of life.
Additional Services
Wraparound care involves extensive psychiatric medication management overseen by board-certified psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses. The campus also provides telemedicine access, dedicated case management, and educational lectures on mental health to establish a solid support system during and after primary treatment.
About
Facility Info
Operating as a nonprofit, faith-based organization, this hospital-based program sits comfortably in the heart of the surrounding Indiana community. The acute care setting marries the medical and emergency capabilities of a major health system with the compassionate ethos of a Catholic healing ministry.
Credentials
Accreditations
As part of a major regional medical network, this facility maintains the rigorous operational and safety standards expected of a modern hospital-based program. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to reach out to the hospital directly for specific details regarding current behavioral health accreditations and state licenses.
- 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
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