Firefly Children and Family Alliance

Specialized Care for Underserved Communities

The center offers dedicated care to individuals who are often overlooked in traditional treatment settings. The facility specializes in outpatient substance use and mental health services for veterans navigating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pregnant clients and parents facing substance use and trauma, individuals emerging from the justice system, and survivors of intimate partner violence or sexual abuse. Rather than isolating substance use from the rest of a person’s story, the center offers care attuned to how trauma, social barriers, and systemic inequities shape life experiences.

Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Therapies

A wide range of outpatient therapies are available, each carefully matched to client needs. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) helps individuals reframe distressing thoughts related to trauma. Seeking Safety is a present-focused therapy designed for people with co-occurring trauma and substance use, emphasizing coping skills without requiring trauma disclosure. Theraplay uses play-based activities to strengthen attachment and trust, particularly in families. Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) supports children and caregivers in healing relational trauma through safe, connected interaction. Each approach is grounded in research and chosen for its ability to develop resilience and long-term emotional stability.

Wide-Ranging Practical Support

Clients receive help accessing social services such as housing, food assistance, and healthcare coordination as needed. Self-help and peer-led support groups provide ongoing connection, while overdose prevention education equips clients and families with tools like naloxone overdose training. Referrals, follow-up outreach, and continuing care is offered to support clients on a long-term basis. By combining clinical care with hands-on assistance, the center helps clients build a more sustainable foundation for recovery.

Culturally Responsive, Accredited Care

The organization holds accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA) and Indiana’s state mental health department, reflecting its commitment to high standards in behavioral health services. The facility provides care in both English and Spanish and offers sign language interpretation for clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Staff are trained in culturally responsive practices that honor each person’s values, identity, and lived experiences. This inclusive approach helps ensure that every client feels seen, respected, and supported throughout their treatment. Staff work to create a safe space for healing for all clients.