Volunteers of America Opened Recovery Campus in Indianapolis
The new facility integrates substance abuse treatment and transitional housing for mothers and their children.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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Volunteers of America has launched the Legacy Recovery House at 6130 N. Michigan Road. The campus combines the Fresh Start Recovery Program with specialized transitional housing to support mothers in early recovery.
Why it matters
The model creates an uninterrupted safety net by co-locating residential treatment with transitional living and on-site childcare. This trauma-informed design aims to provide stable support for families during the critical recovery phase.
The new Indianapolis site features 19 beds for Legacy Recovery Housing and 40 residential beds for the Fresh Start Program. The campus spans three duplexes and one triplex to accommodate families in early recovery.
The players
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana
This human services organization has maintained operations across the region for 130 years.
The details
The facility is designed with trauma-informed concepts to serve women and their children throughout the recovery process. Residents living in the transitional housing units may remain in the facility for up to one year to ensure a stable recovery period.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: Volunteers of America opened the facility on Michigan Road.
Health Landscape
This facility represents a significant expansion of the Volunteers of America Fresh Start Recovery Program. It follows a multi-generational recovery model that bridges the gap between acute substance abuse treatment and long-term family stability.
Local mothers in recovery gain access to a safe, trauma-informed environment that keeps families together during the treatment process. The co-location of childcare and housing simplifies daily routines for those enrolled in the residential program.
The takeaway
Integrated recovery campuses help prevent relapse by eliminating common barriers like unstable housing and lack of child care. Families benefit from a secure environment that allows for long-term focus on sobriety.
Further reading
Learn more about local resources and initiatives at Indianapolis Substance Abuse.
More information
For more information on available programs, visit the Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 93.1FM WIBC.
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