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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Allendale Detox & Treatment	310 E Dupont Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46825	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Alsos Behavioral Health	1529 W Lancaster St Fort Wayne, IN 46714	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Boca Recovery Center – Fort Wayne, Indiana	111 W Berry St Fort Wayne, IN 46802	Detox Service Setting MATInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care Dual DiagnosisOutpatientInpatient+4
Headwaters Counseling Fort Wayne – Closed	2712 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46807	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Otis R Bowen Ctr for Allen County	2100 Goshen Road Fort Wayne, IN 46808	Detox Service Setting Hospital Detox	Levels Of Care
Parkview Behavioral Health	1720 Beacon Street Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care
Parkview Behavioral Health Institute – Park Center	1909 Carew Street Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Phoenix Associates	2200 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Rehabilitation Hospital of Ft. Wayne	7970 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46804	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Shepherd’s House	519 Tennessee Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
The Salvation Army – Fort Wayne	427 West Washington Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
The Thirteen Step House	1317 W Washington Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46802	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
BHG Fort Wayne Treatment Center	3910 Lima Road Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana	333 E Lewis St Fort Wayne, IN 46802	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Parkview Behavioral Health Institute – Park Center	1909 Carew St Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Road To Recovery	2018 N Clinton St Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
The Recovery Center of AADP	2905 Fairfield Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46807	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne is northeastern Indiana’s largest city and the primary treatment hub for Allen County and the surrounding region. It has approximately 14 detox programs and more than 24 total treatment facilities within or near the city.

Because fentanyl contamination is a baseline concern throughout the local drug supply and has been detected in street versions of cocaine, methamphetamine and counterfeit prescription pills, medically supervised detox is particularly important for anyone using locally obtained substances.

All detox and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities in Indiana are licensed and certified by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) through its Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). To operate a medical detox program, a facility must meet DMHA standards for staffing, patient care, safety protocols and on-site medical oversight under 440 IAC 4.4. Many Fort Wayne programs also hold accreditation from the Joint Commission or CARF International, both of which DMHA recognizes as meeting its quality benchmarks.

The city distributes a portion of its national opioid settlement funds through a competitive grant program that supports harm reduction, prevention and treatment organizations across Allen County. The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Hope and Recovery Team (HART) takes a community-centered approach, connecting people in crisis to treatment resources alongside traditional enforcement, and state-funded programs such as Recovery Works provide treatment pathways for people involved in the justice system.

Paying for Detox in Fort Wayne

Understanding your payment options before entering detox helps remove one barrier during an already difficult time. Fort Wayne facilities accept a range of payment types, and several public programs exist for people without adequate private coverage.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Fort Wayne?

Costs vary depending on the level of care, the substances involved, the duration of treatment and the facility’s clinical intensity. People with private insurance or Medicaid typically pay far less out of pocket than the sticker price suggests. Fort Wayne follows the statewide pattern for Indiana.

Around $135,000

Medical Detox

Around $48,000

Inpatient Rehab

Around $8,000

Outpatient Rehab

Around $7,100

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Fort Wayne

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox as well as opioid treatment program services, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone under Part B. Copays and deductibles depend on the treatment setting and your specific plan.

Medicaid

Indiana’s Medicaid expansion program, the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0), covers the full SUD treatment continuum, including medically supervised detox, inpatient and outpatient care and all three FDA-approved MAT medications without prior authorization. People who qualify as medically frail due to a chronic substance use disorder receive full-benefit coverage with no cost-sharing. HIP is administered through managed care organizations, including Anthem, CareSource and Ambetter from MHS.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not be the reason someone delays getting help. Fort Wayne and Indiana offer several alternatives to private insurance:

Sliding Scale Fees

Multiple Fort Wayne providers, including Park Center and Bowen Center, offer income-based sliding scale fees for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Recovery Works

Indiana’s Recovery Works program funds SUD treatment for people involved in the criminal justice system, diverting eligible individuals into community-based care rather than incarceration.

City of Fort Wayne Opioid Settlement Grants

The city distributes annual grants to local organizations providing treatment, harm reduction and recovery support services. Some of these programs offer free or reduced-cost care to residents.

SAMHSA Treatment Atlas

Indiana’s free, confidential Treatment Atlas tool connects uninsured residents to programs accepting state and federal grants, including facilities with no-cost intake for qualifying individuals.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Indiana FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)

DMHA is the primary state licensing authority for all substance use disorder treatment and detox facilities in Indiana. It issues certifications under 440 IAC 4.4 (Addiction Service Providers) and sets mandatory standards for staffing, safety, clinical care and program structure. Every licensed detox program in Fort Wayne must maintain active DMHA certification.

Allen County Department of Health

The Allen County Department of Health provides local public health oversight, operates the county’s Syringe Services Program, and coordinates with DMHA and community partners on overdose surveillance and prevention. It tracks local overdose trends and helps connect residents to treatment resources.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Fort Wayne

Indiana’s medication-assisted treatment framework aligns with federal SAMHSA and DEA requirements. Counseling and behavioral therapy are integrated components of all licensed MAT programs in the state. The Healthy Indiana Plan covers all three FDA-approved MAT medications without prior authorization for qualifying members.

Buprenorphine

Widely accessible in Fort Wayne through outpatient clinics and telehealth. Qualifying physicians and nurse practitioners can prescribe buprenorphine products, including Suboxone, allowing treatment to begin without a specialty OTP referral.

Methadone

Restricted to SAMHSA-certified opioid treatment programs, where it must be dispensed daily during the initial phase of treatment. Fort Wayne has several licensed OTPs, and methadone is covered under HIP without prior authorization for eligible members.

Naltrexone

Non-opioid and non-controlled, naltrexone requires no special facility licensing to prescribe. The injectable form (Vivitrol) is widely used in Fort Wayne for both opioid and alcohol use disorder, including in programs serving justice-involved individuals. Naltrexone is covered under HIP.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne has a growing harm reduction network that focuses on keeping people who use drugs alive and connected to care. Expanded naloxone access and syringe services in Allen County have contributed to meaningful declines in overdose deaths in both 2023 and 2024. For people whose drug supply may include illicit fentanyl, these services provide critical protection while someone considers or waits to access formal treatment.

Allen County Department of Health Syringe Services Program (SSP)

Anonymous syringe exchange HIV, Hepatitis C and TB testing Wound care Narcan (naloxone) distribution Mental health and treatment referrals Insurance enrollment assistance Vaccinations

The Allen County SSP is an anonymous, evidence-based program operated in partnership with Positive Resource Connection and other community agencies. It is open Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at 4817 New Haven Ave., Fort Wayne. A Hepatitis C care coordinator visits every other week to assist clients with positive test results.

Project.ME Fort Wayne

Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips (via OptIN) Harm Reduction Street Outreach Team Peer recovery coaching Drop-in recovery center Overdose prevention education

Project.ME is Indiana’s Region 10 Recovery Hub and a registered Recovery Community Organization with the Indiana Recovery Network. Since 2022, its outreach team has reversed more than 149 overdoses across Allen and surrounding counties. It runs the peer recovery line for Indiana 211 and reaches eight counties in northeastern Indiana.

Recovery Cafe Fort Wayne

Peer support groups Naloxone distribution Treatment referrals and connections Community meals (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday evenings)

Recovery Cafe Fort Wayne takes a harm reduction approach centered on building community for people at any stage of their relationship with substances. The organization received $100,000 in city opioid settlement funds in 2025 to expand peer support groups, deepen treatment connections, and reach 500 additional people with naloxone.

Overdose Lifeline Indiana

Free naloxone and naloxone training statewide Fentanyl test strips Survivor and family support programs 24/7 overdose hotline

Overdose Lifeline is an Indiana-based nonprofit that distributes free life-saving supplies throughout the state, including in Allen County. It serves as an official naloxone distribution partner for Project.ME and operates a support program specifically for people who have survived an overdose.

Detox Statistics in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne and Allen County have seen measurable improvement in overdose outcomes since 2022, driven by expanded naloxone access, harm reduction outreach and increased treatment availability.

12% Decrease in Fatal Overdoses

Allen County saw a 12 percent decrease in fatal overdoses from 2024 to 2025, according to Fort Wayne Police Department data (WBOI, March 2026).

23% Drop in Non-Fatal Overdoses

Non-fatal overdose incidents in Allen County fell 23 percent from 2024 to 2025, reflecting the impact of naloxone distribution and community-based outreach (WBOI, March 2026).

52% Decline in ER Overdose Visits

Allen County emergency room visits for opioid overdoses dropped from 316 in 2021 to 152 in 2024, a sustained decline across multiple years (Journal Gazette, March 2026).

FAQs About Detox in Fort Wayne, IN

How does the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) cover drug and alcohol detox?

HIP covers medically supervised detox, inpatient and outpatient SUD treatment, and all three FDA-approved MAT medications (buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone) without prior authorization. People with a chronic substance use disorder who qualify as medically frail receive full-benefit coverage with no cost-sharing. Managed care organizations, including Anthem, CareSource and Ambetter, administer benefits.

What is the Fort Wayne Police Department's Hope and Recovery Team (HART)?

HART is a specialized Fort Wayne Police team that responds to overdose calls alongside first responders and connects people in crisis to treatment and recovery resources rather than relying solely on criminal enforcement. The team works closely with community organizations, including Project.ME and Avenues Recovery, to bridge the gap between a crisis moment and the first step toward care.

Does Fort Wayne have free or low-cost detox options for uninsured residents?

Yes. State-funded programs, sliding-scale providers like Park Center and Bowen Center, and city-funded harm reduction organizations provide services for people who cannot afford private care. Indiana’s Recovery Works program covers treatment for justice-involved individuals, and the state’s Treatment Atlas tool helps uninsured residents find no-cost intake options.

What happens after I complete detox in Fort Wayne?

Detox addresses physical withdrawal but is not a complete treatment for substance use disorder on its own. After detox, most people benefit from stepping into inpatient, residential, outpatient or intensive outpatient programming. Understanding your options can help you and your care team plan a transition that supports lasting recovery rather than a return to the same environment and risks.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in Fort Wayne?

Yes. Free naloxone is available through the Allen County Department of Health Syringe Services Program (open Tuesdays), Project.ME’s outreach team and drop-in center, Recovery Cafe Fort Wayne, and Overdose Lifeline Indiana. Most Indiana pharmacies also dispense naloxone without a prescription, and the Indiana OptIN program distributes it at no cost through registered community partners.

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