Volunteers of America Fresh Start Recovery Centers – Theodora House – Fresh Start Recovery – Indianapolis, Indiana
927 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- SAMHSA funding/block grants
- Cash or self-payment
Addiction Resource Score
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Situated in Indianapolis, Indiana, Volunteers of America Fresh Start Recovery Centers is a comprehensive facility devoted to offering mental health and addiction treatment services. The center provides a variety of specialized programs, such as those made especially for mothers and children, to make sure that vulnerable groups get the assistance and attention they require.
The facility operates a 24/7 residential treatment program, providing continuous care and a structured environment for individuals on their recovery journey.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a primary service offered by Volunteers of America Fresh Start Recovery Centers. MAT involves the administration of FDA-approved drugs to treat withdrawal symptoms and promote long-term recovery.
The facility offers mental health services in addition to addiction treatment, addressing co-occurring illnesses and offering a comprehensive approach to recovery.
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited Volunteers of America Fresh Start Recovery Centers, demonstrating the facility’s commitment to providing safe, efficient, and morally sound treatment services. This accreditation is a testament to the facility’s high standards of care.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Recovery coach
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Members of military families
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
- Residential beds for client’s children
- Child care for client’s children
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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