Indiana Center For Recovery - Adolescent Program

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adolescents ages 12–17 needing residential care for mental health, substance use, or both; seeking structured treatment with educational continuity; want family therapy and involvement; have private insurance, Medicaid, or can self pay.

• Not a fit if: Teens who require medical withdrawal management (detox), looking for short-term stabilization without residential care; unwilling to participate in group programming; are uninsured and unable to self pay.

What to expect

Developing your care plan

• Clinical assessment: Staff gather information about teens’ mental health, substance use history, behavioral challenges, educational needs, and family dynamics.
• Collaborative planning: Teens are fully involved in the creation of their treatment plan, developed in collaboration between parents, clinical staff, and program leadership.
• Program structure: The average residential stay is 45–90 days. Progress is continually evaluated through assessments and therapist feedback.

Who you will meet with

• Master’s-level therapists: Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed methods.
• Psychiatrists: Work with teens on mental health, behavioral challenges, and medication management when needed.
• Nurses: Supervise health and medical needs.
• Case managers: Collaborate with families on solutions for practical needs such as transportation, housing, employment, and social services assistance.

Typical schedule

• Structured days: Programming can vary from day to day, and includes therapy, education groups, skill-building, mindfulness, and art and music therapy.
• Evenings: Teens can relax, spend time with their peers, and enjoy recreational activities.
• Academic support: The program is designed so teens can continue their schoolwork while receiving care. Teens spend about three hours in the classroom per day, with a curriculum coordinated with their home school.
• Advanced therapies: Therapies can include trauma-informed EMDR, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine therapy for major depression, and biofeedback to help manage anxiety and chronic pain.

Living experiences and amenities

• Meals and personal care: Teens receive chef-prepared meals and have access to snacks throughout the day. A barber visits the facility so teens can get haircuts.
• Sports and fitness: The facility has outdoor basketball courts, a gym, pickleball, and miniature golf.
• Games and entertainment: Between therapy hours, teens can access a game room with ping-pong, pool, arcade machines, and a video game console.
• Off-site outings: Teens participate in group outings to places like bookstores, zoos, and trampoline parks.

Aftercare

• Personalized plans: Before discharge, staff work with families to prepare aftercare plans tailored to teens’ needs. These can include recovery coaching, support groups, and alumni events.
• Step-down guidance: Staff can help make arrangements for teens to step down to intensive outpatient care (IOP) or regular outpatient care as appropriate.

Verified Admissions Experience

Anonymous admissions inquiry conducted via phone on March 12, 2026, to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience. When we reached out to Indiana Center for Recovery’s Adolescent Program, the admissions team was prompt and compassionate. They walked through details about the clinical team, therapies, activities, and family involvement. The conversation felt grounded and informative, with clear explanations around cost and day-to-day life in the program.

Client Reviews

Clients and families most often highlight compassionate staff, strong group programming, and a clean, amenity-rich setting. Some reviews suggest the program could improve communication, consistency, and clarity around policies and insurance.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Many clients describe feeling respected and supported by techs, nurses, therapists, and facilitators, especially during difficult early days. A smaller number report uneven experiences with staff. "I never once felt judged — only supported."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Reviews frequently point to daily groups and individual sessions as helpful for building coping skills, understanding triggers, and stabilizing mental health alongside substance use recovery. A few clients had issues with specific treatments and describe wanting clearer expectations and follow-up.
• Facility & Environment (95% positive): Clients often mention a modern, comfortable environment with on-site amenities (like a gym and recreation spaces) that make long days more manageable. Some feedback suggests that access to certain amenities can be inconsistent. "The facility is clean, and modern."
• Support & Community (95% positive): Many reviews describe a strong peer atmosphere, with people feeling less alone through group connection and encouragement. A few note issues with mixed group dynamics. "Everyone here is rooting for you."
• Access & Process (85% positive): Several clients and families praise admissions and discharge planning when communication is clear, including step-down planning and check-ins. Some clients report issues with policies, updates, and billing.

Facility Transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: A comprehensive review of the facility’s website and public documentation was completed on March 13, 2026, to ensure marketing claims align with actual service offerings.
• Pre-Admissions Experience Evaluation: Most recent call conducted on March 12, 2026.