Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Winchester House
313 S. Meridian Street, Winchester, Indiana 47394
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Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana is a ministry of service dedicated to helping people reach their full potential through human services programs that offer hope, restore dignity, and transform lives.
As an affiliate of the national, faith-based nonprofit founded in 1896 by Ballington and Maud Booth, VOA Ohio & Indiana has a rich history of addressing community needs, from early halfway houses for released prisoners to modern evidence-based initiatives serving nearly 11,000 people across 65 locations in 16 communities in Ohio and Indiana.
Guided by core values of Respect & Trust, Integrity, Ministry of Service, and Creativity & Innovation, the organization provides trauma-informed, comprehensive care that combines physical and behavioral health services to treat the whole person.
Key services include family-focused recovery programs like Fresh Start Recovery Center for pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders, men's residential treatment for those in the criminal justice system, outpatient mental health and addiction treatment, supportive housing for veterans and homeless individuals, criminal justice reentry programs with job training and counseling, and youth and family interventions for prevention and crisis support.
Targeting vulnerable populations such as veterans facing homelessness or suicide risk, ex-offenders seeking reintegration, families in housing crises, and individuals with mental illness or disabilities, VOA Ohio & Indiana employs innovative, community-based approaches accredited by CARF to promote self-sufficiency, family reunification, and long-term stability, ensuring that recovery and well-being are possible for every person, family, and community.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
As an ASAM Level 3.5 residential program, this facility provides intensive, round-the-clock support for mothers. Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Winchester House features a clear step-down approach. Clients transition seamlessly into intensive outpatient services and dedicated aftercare as they gain stability. This continuum ensures women receive continuous support to maintain long-term sobriety.
Therapies
Treatment at Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Winchester House utilizes a blend of proven modalities. The clinical philosophy heavily emphasizes trauma-informed and gender-responsive care. Counselors incorporate motivational interviewing alongside traditional individual and group therapy sessions. The facility also provides Medication-Assisted Treatment to safely manage physical withdrawal.
Addictions
The clinical team here addresses a broad spectrum of substance use disorders. They place a specialized focus on the regional opioid crisis. Clinicians work closely with expecting mothers struggling directly with opioid and illicit drug addictions. By providing targeted interventions, they aim to break the generational cycle of addiction.
Conditions
Because substance use rarely exists in isolation, the staff integrates comprehensive mental health treatment into everyday operations. Their clinically integrated approach directly addresses underlying emotional distress to support genuine healing. Counselors and clinical social workers actively help mothers navigate co-occurring psychological challenges while building a secure foundation.
Issues
Navigating parenthood while recovering from a substance use disorder presents incredibly unique challenges. The staff assists clients with complex life stressors that often accompany addiction. This includes direct advocacy in DCS and family court, as well as navigation of the criminal justice system. Through dedicated family coaching, mothers learn to rebuild stability.
Programs
Guided by a faith-based ministry of service, the Family-Focused Recovery track forms the heart of this location. The philosophy centers entirely on whole-family healing and long-term stabilization. This specialized model views the mother and child as a unified unit. The structure is deliberately built to prevent foster separation while treating the root causes of addiction.
On-site
Amenities
The Winchester property is uniquely designed to feel like a supportive, home-like environment rather than an institutional clinic. A cornerstone of the space is its layout, which comfortably houses mothers alongside their young children. The campus integrates dedicated childcare spaces, with staff thoroughly trained in crib safety to ensure a secure environment.
Coverage
Payment
Removing financial barriers to maternal addiction treatment is a priority for the admissions team. The facility successfully accepts a wide variety of major insurance providers. Clients can use public options like Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE to cover their care. They are also proudly in-network with private plans such as Anthem, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
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
Volunteers of America - Fresh Start Recovery Center at Winchester House is explicitly built for pregnant women and mothers. It is one of the few places in the state where mothers can bring their children into residential care. This targeted focus ensures vulnerable families can heal together without the fear of separation.
Populations Served
Additional Services
To support a well-rounded transition into independence, the program surrounds incoming clients with robust wraparound services. Mothers have access to dedicated peer support from professionals with shared lived experiences. Case managers actively coordinate connections to primary medical care, local psychiatric resources, and community-based employment training.
About
Facility Info
Situated in Winchester, Indiana, this facility operates as a faith-based nonprofit organization. They function under the broader Volunteers of America network, bringing a long history of human services to a modern setting. By combining specialized clinical excellence with core values of respect, the environment maintains deeply compassionate community care.
Credentials
Accreditations
A commitment to exceptionally high standards is reflected in the facility's formal credentials. The program maintains full accreditation from CARF, underscoring a dedication to continuous quality improvement. Additionally, the residential center is fully certified by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
- 313 S. Meridian Street, Winchester, Indiana 47394
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