Fairbanks Recovery Center (Indianapolis)

Substance Abuse · Indiana · Paid

Indiana's largest addiction treatment provider, offering detox, residential, outpatient, sober living, and recovery support at the north-side Indianapolis campus. Serves adults and adolescents. Dads can call 24/7 admissions for intake or insurance verification. Bring a photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications. Medicaid/HIP, commercial insurance, and self-pay are accepted; sliding-scale options may be available.

Contact & Details

Address: 8102 Clearvista Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46256

Phone: 317-849-8222

Hours: 24/7 admissions

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Substance Abuse in Indiana

  • Indiana DMHA (Division of Mental Health and Addiction) — State division overseeing substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services through Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) acros
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 federal helpline for substance use and mental health treatment referrals. Specialists route callers to local Indiana
  • Be Well Indiana Crisis Line — Statewide 24/7 crisis and emotional support line connecting Hoosiers to trained counselors for substance abuse and mental health crises. Dad
  • Valley Vista Health System (Greenwood) — Addiction treatment center south of Indianapolis offering detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for
  • Alcoholics Anonymous - Central Indiana — Central Indiana AA intergroup providing meeting directories, a 24-hour answering service, and connections to local AA groups across the Indi
  • Narcotics Anonymous - Indiana Region — Statewide Narcotics Anonymous meeting network with hundreds of weekly meetings across Indiana. The helpline connects callers to nearby in-pe

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.