Addiction Help in Allen County, Indiana

Last Updated: August 2026

If you or someone you care about needs help with alcohol or drug use in Allen County, there are local options for assessment, outpatient and inpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, detox support and ongoing recovery services. You don’t have to know exactly what type of treatment you need before making the first call.

Quick Answer

For help finding treatment, call Indiana 211 by dialing 2-1-1. They can connect you with substance-use treatment and other local resources.

For local treatment, you can also contact:

Parkview Behavioral Health Institute
1720 Beacon Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-373-7500

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Parkview Behavioral Health Institute

Parkview Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance-use treatment services in Fort Wayne.

Services may include:

  • Substance-use assessments

  • Inpatient treatment

  • Outpatient treatment

  • Individual and group therapy

  • Medication-assisted treatment

  • Mental health treatment

  • Referral to appropriate levels of care

Allen County Community Corrections also works with Parkview Behavioral Health to connect qualifying participants with substance-use evaluations and services, including inpatient/outpatient treatment and medication-assisted treatment.

Parkview Behavioral Health Institute
1720 Beacon Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-373-7500

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Bowen Recovery Center

Bowen Recovery Center in Fort Wayne provides outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder, including medication-assisted treatment.

Treatment may combine:

  • Medication

  • Counseling

  • Behavioral health services

  • Recovery support

Bowen Recovery Center
1415 Directors Row
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260-887-2170

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Call first to confirm current intake procedures and treatment availability.

YWCA Northeast Indiana Addiction Recovery

YWCA Northeast Indiana provides residential addiction recovery services for women through its Hope & Harriet program.

The program can help women dealing with substance-use disorders through structured residential treatment and recovery support.

YWCA Northeast Indiana
5920 Decatur Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Phone: 260-424-4908

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YWCA Northeast Indiana continues to receive local Allen County support for evidence-based residential addiction recovery services.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment, often called MAT, combines medication with counseling and other recovery services.

It may be used to treat opioid or alcohol use disorders.

Depending on the program and individual, treatment may involve medications such as:

  • Buprenorphine

  • Methadone

  • Naltrexone

A treatment provider can evaluate which approach is appropriate.

Local programs including Parkview Behavioral Health and Bowen Recovery Center offer or connect people with medication-assisted treatment.

Need Detox?

Someone who has been using alcohol, benzodiazepines or certain other substances heavily may need medical supervision when stopping.

Don’t assume that abruptly stopping is always safe.

Call a treatment provider and explain:

  • What substance is being used

  • How often

  • How much

  • When it was last used

  • Any current symptoms

  • Other medications being taken

They can help determine whether medical detox or another level of care is appropriate.

Find Treatment Through Indiana 211

If you’re not sure where to start, dial:

2-1-1

Indiana 211 can help locate treatment and recovery resources based on your needs, insurance status and location.

Indiana 211 may also be able to assist with transportation to substance-use treatment in qualifying situations.

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Paying for Addiction Treatment

Don’t assume you can’t get treatment because you don’t have private insurance.

Depending on the provider and program, options may include:

  • Medicaid/HIP

  • Medicare

  • Private insurance

  • Self-pay

  • Sliding-scale services

  • Publicly funded treatment programs

When calling, ask:

“Do you accept my insurance, and are there options if I can’t afford treatment?”

Indiana 211 can also help identify programs based on your financial situation.

Help for Family Members

Addiction affects families too.

Even if the person using alcohol or drugs isn’t ready for treatment, family members can seek:

  • Support groups

  • Counseling

  • Education about addiction

  • Recovery resources

  • Help setting healthy boundaries

You don’t have to wait until the person enters treatment to seek support for yourself.

Recovery Support Groups

Peer-support meetings can provide ongoing support during recovery.

Common options include:

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for alcohol recovery.

Find Local AA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) for recovery from drug addiction.

Find NA Meetings

Meeting schedules can change, so check the current schedule before attending.

Court-Ordered Addiction Services

Allen County also operates programs for some people whose substance use is connected with a criminal case.

Allen Superior Court Drug Court combines court supervision with treatment and other recovery services. The program generally serves qualifying individuals referred through the criminal justice system and typically lasts about 12 to 18 months.

Criminal Division Services
100 W. Columbia Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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This isn’t a walk-in treatment program for the general public; participation is connected to the court system.

Concerned About an Overdose?

Signs of an opioid overdose can include:

  • Person won’t wake up

  • Very slow or stopped breathing

  • Blue or gray lips or fingertips

  • Pinpoint pupils

  • Gurgling or choking sounds

Call 911 immediately.

If naloxone/Narcan is available, administer it according to the package instructions while emergency help is on the way.

Naloxone / Narcan

Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.

People who use opioids—or family and friends of someone who does—may want to keep naloxone available.

Ask local pharmacies, treatment providers or community health organizations about current naloxone availability.

Having naloxone available doesn’t replace calling 911 during a suspected overdose.

Helping Someone Get Treatment

If you’re trying to help someone else:

  • Ask if they’re willing to make a treatment call with you.

  • Have insurance information available if possible.

  • Be prepared to describe what substances they’re using.

  • Ask whether the provider has immediate openings.

  • Ask whether detox is needed first.

  • Ask about transportation if getting to treatment is difficult.

If one program doesn’t have an opening, keep calling. Treatment availability can change.

Local Tip

You don’t need to figure out the entire treatment system yourself. If you’re unsure whether someone needs detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care or medication-assisted treatment, start by calling a local provider or 211 and explain the situation.

The important first step is getting connected with someone who can perform an assessment and determine the appropriate level of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get addiction treatment in Allen County?

Local options include Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, Bowen Recovery Center and YWCA Northeast Indiana, depending on the type of treatment needed.

Where can I get help for opioid addiction?

Bowen Recovery Center provides outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder, and other local behavioral-health providers also offer or coordinate medication-assisted treatment.

Is there residential addiction treatment in Fort Wayne?

Yes. Local residential options include programs such as YWCA Northeast Indiana’s addiction recovery services for women.

What if I don’t have insurance?

Call 211 and ask about publicly funded, Medicaid/HIP, sliding-scale or other affordable treatment options.

Does Allen County have Drug Court?

Yes. Allen Superior Court operates a Drug Court program for qualifying people involved with the criminal justice system.

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Summary

Allen County residents can find help for alcohol and drug addiction through local treatment programs, medication-assisted treatment, residential care and recovery support. If you aren’t sure where to begin, dial 2-1-1 for help locating treatment. Local options include Parkview Behavioral Health, Bowen Recovery Center and YWCA Northeast Indiana. If someone may be experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately.