Community Fairbanks Recovery Lodge
Located in Carmel, Indiana, the Community Fairbanks Recovery Lodge provides specialized, long-term residential treatment for individuals seeking lasting recovery from substance use disorders. As part of the extensive Community Health Network, this facility offers a focused, non-hospital setting designed for those with complex recovery needs who require comprehensive, sustained support.
Program Overview
The Recovery Lodge is specifically designed to bridge the gap between intensive inpatient care and returning to daily life. This residential setting emphasizes developing essential recovery tools, coping mechanisms, and practical life skills within a structured and supportive community. It is a smaller program, often mentioned to have around 14 beds, which fosters a close-knit environment crucial for peer support and building genuine connections.
The core philosophy centers on helping residents establish a realistic and sustainable foundation for sobriety. While connected to the broader Community Fairbanks Recovery Center—one of the most comprehensive behavioral health systems in Indiana—the Lodge itself offers a specialized focus on long-term residential immersion.
Treatment and Support Services
The treatment approach at the Lodge is holistic, aiming to address the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of addiction. Services typically incorporate evidence-based therapies and educational components vital for relapse prevention and long-term success. Residents focus heavily on therapeutic involvement, group therapy, and developing the necessary personal skills for a life in recovery.
Key components of the program often include:
- Structured, 24-hour residential care
- Intensive group therapy sessions
- Focus on life skills development and relapse prevention
- Access to medical and psychiatric support through the larger Community Fairbanks network
- Building a strong foundation through community and peer support
Transitioning to Recovery
The long-term residential nature of the Recovery Lodge is ideal for individuals who benefit from extended time in a safe environment before transitioning to outpatient treatment or independent living. This level of care helps patients focus exclusively on their healing process, offering the time and structure needed to internalize recovery principles and prepare for the challenges outside the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical length of stay at the Recovery Lodge?
The length of stay is customized to individual clinical needs, but as a long-term residential program, it is generally intended for extended care, often longer than standard short-term rehab programs.
Is this facility primarily for men or women?
While Community Fairbanks offers residential services for both men and women, the Recovery Lodge has historically been described as offering specialized long-term residential treatment for men.
Do they accept clients who need detox services?
Detox/withdrawal management is typically handled through the main Community Fairbanks Recovery Center inpatient programs. Clients are usually admitted to the Lodge after stabilization or when they are ready for the residential stage of long-term recovery.
What makes the Recovery Lodge different from standard residential treatment?
It provides a non-hospital, long-term setting focused on community and peer support, designed specifically for those with complex recovery needs who require a prolonged, structured environment to successfully transition into sustained sobriety.
