Willowstone Family Services

Willowstone Family Services is a private, non-profit organization based in Lafayette, Indiana, proudly serving Tippecanoe County and the surrounding areas for more than 60 years by providing effective programs and services focused on prevention, intervention, and preservation.

With a mission to strengthen mental health and families to build a resilient and connected community, Willowstone offers a comprehensive range of accessible and affordable services, including outpatient mental health counseling for children as young as 5, teens, adults, couples, and families; evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), art therapy, and play therapy to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, grief, and family conflicts; the free Healthy Families home visitation program for expecting and new parents to promote child development, health care access, and parent support; S-M-A-R-T Youth and Get S-M-A-R-T Jr drug prevention programs for preteens and teens to educate on substance use and peer pressure; supportive group experiences like Parent Cafe for caregivers and Teen Cafe for youth ages 13-17 to foster connections and skill-building; and art processing groups using creative mediums to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Committed to high-quality client care, accessibility with sliding scale fees and acceptance of Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances, integrity, innovation, and collaboration with community partners like United Way of Greater Lafayette, Willowstone empowers diverse populations—including multicultural families, the LGBTQ+ community, and those facing co-occurring disorders—to overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Willowstone Family Services operates on an outpatient basis, anchoring their community care through scheduled therapy sessions and preventive outreach. Rather than offering residential or step-down treatment, the staff weaves outpatient counseling and home visits directly into the daily lives of Lafayette residents.

Outpatient

Therapies

A unique hallmark of this center is its heavy integration of creative expression, featuring dedicated art processing groups guided by a registered art therapist. Beyond the canvas, their licensed staff relies heavily on evidence-based outpatient counseling, offering EMDR for trauma processing alongside foundational cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy for younger clients.

Art Therapy Group Therapy

Addictions

Through their outpatient counseling, staff provides mental health support for individuals navigating active substance abuse and addiction. They focus heavily on early intervention on a community scale, working to educate local adolescents on the risks of peer pressure and drug use before lifelong habits form.

Conditions

The clinical team addresses a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, working with clients managing depression, anxiety disorders, and suicidal ideation. Clinicians are equipped to treat chronic mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. They also provide targeted stabilization for residents navigating profound grief and loss or turbulent life adjustment issues.

Anxiety Disorders Depression Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia ADHD Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Panic Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Mood Disorders Adjustment Disorder Suicidal Ideation

Issues

Recognizing that family dynamics deeply impact mental health, the clinicians heavily prioritize parenting challenges and perinatal adjustment stressors. Their team proactively meets expectant parents in local hospitals through the Baby TALK outreach initiative, helping mothers and fathers navigate the overwhelming transition of welcoming a new child.

Parenting Challenges New Parent / Perinatal Adjustment

Programs

Willowstone champions structured community intervention tracks like their Get S-M-A-R-T Jr. drug prevention workshops and Interactive Journaling groups for teenagers. The agency also proudly maintains an inclusive philosophy, featuring clinicians who are Safe Zone trained to specifically support the local LGBTQ+ community.

On-site

Amenities

Group sessions and community meetings are frequently hosted at The Hub, located within the multi-agency Howarth Center. Parents attending clinical support sessions can wait comfortably in the designated lobby, while complimentary child care is supplied onsite during select community events to remove physical barriers to participation.

Coverage

Payment

Financial accessibility is central to the agency's mission, ensuring cost does not prevent local families from receiving care. They readily accept Medicaid, Medicare, and various private health insurance plans. Staff simultaneously offer a generous sliding scale fee structure based on household size and income to support uninsured guests.

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

Built to serve Tippecanoe and Carroll counties, this organization opens its doors to diverse populations spanning children as young as five, adolescents, and adults. They place a massive emphasis on family units, offering targeted wrap-around care for pregnant women, new parents, and teens. Multicultural populations and LGBTQ+ individuals are widely welcomed by clinicians trained to provide affirming, nonjudgmental guidance.

Age Groups

Children (Under 13)Adolescents (13-17)Adults (26-64)

Populations Served

Pregnant Women

Additional Services

Wraparound community support is the cornerstone of this agency's mission, highlighted by a free family advocacy program that offers up to three years of home visits for expectant and new parents. Local caregivers can also attend the monthly Parent Café for a free meal, child care, and peer support. Meanwhile, local adolescents have their own space to connect in the judgment-free Teen Café.

About

Facility Info

Operating as a private, nonprofit organization, Willowstone has served the Greater Lafayette city area for six decades. They function out of the Howarth Center as a proud partner of the United Way, anchoring their community-focused mission in a centralized, accessible urban environment.

Credentials

Accreditations

The facility maintains best practice standards aligned with the National Association of Social Workers and Healthy Families of America. Their specific clinical therapists and counselors are independently credentialed by the state of Indiana to ensure ethical, high-quality interventions.