YWCA North Central Indiana: Dedicated Substance Use Treatment for Women
The YWCA North Central Indiana, located in South Bend, IN, offers a specialized and confidential Substance Use Treatment program known as the Women’s Journey. This program is exclusively designed for women who are seeking recovery and empowerment from drug or alcohol dependency. Recognizing the unique challenges women face in addiction and recovery, the YWCA provides a supportive, trauma-informed environment where individuals can begin their journey toward a self-sufficient life.
A Comprehensive Approach to Recovery
The Women’s Journey Substance Use Treatment utilizes a distinctive 16-step program focused on recovery and personal empowerment, moving beyond traditional models to address the specific needs of its participants. Treatment modalities are holistic and evidence-based, ensuring a well-rounded path to sobriety. The professional staff are committed to treating every client as an individual, crafting a treatment plan geared toward her unique needs and issues.
Key Services and Ancillary Support
The YWCA integrates addiction recovery with comprehensive support services to foster stability and long-term success. These services recognize that substance use often co-occurs with other challenges, such as domestic violence and the need for reliable childcare.
- Individual and Group Therapy (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- One-on-one Substance Use Disorder Case Management Services
- Domestic Violence Services and Legal Advocacy (including help obtaining civil protective orders)
- Access to Healthcare Services and Early Intervention for HIV
- Residential beds and child care for client’s children
- Self-sufficiency Education and Housing counseling
Accessibility and Funding
A core mission of the YWCA North Central Indiana is ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent women from accessing life-changing treatment. The facility accepts various forms of payment and funding, making care accessible to women from diverse economic backgrounds. Most clients qualify for funding that allows the YWCA to provide treatment at no cost. For those who do not qualify, a very reasonable sliding scale of payment is available, ensuring no woman is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Eligibility and Confidentiality
To qualify for the Women’s Journey Substance Use Treatment Program, individuals must be female and at least 18 years of age with an identifiable drug or alcohol dependency. The YWCA maintains strict confidentiality for all treatment programs, recognizing the sensitive nature of seeking help. Clients decide who, if anyone, knows about their treatment, fostering a safe and discreet environment for recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is this program open to women with children?
A: Yes. The YWCA offers crucial ancillary services including residential beds and child care for clients’ children, removing a significant barrier to treatment entry for mothers.
Q: What is the 16-step program utilized by the Women’s Journey?
A: The 16-step program is a recovery and empowerment model specifically designed for women, offering an alternative and complementary path to traditional recovery methods by focusing heavily on self-esteem, healthy relationships, and assertiveness.
Q: What types of insurance or funding are accepted?
A: The YWCA accepts cash or self-payment, Medicaid, state-financed health insurance plans, and federal or government funding. Payment assistance and a sliding fee scale are also available to ensure treatment affordability.

