Volunteers of America Brandon Hall

About Volunteers of America Brandon Hall

Volunteers of America Brandon Hall is a residential treatment and supportive housing program in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana serving adults navigating addiction recovery alongside reentry or veteran stabilization needs.

Operated by Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana, Brandon Hall provides faith based and whole person care that meets clients at the intersection of recovery, housing, and community reintegration.

The program offers substance use treatment and co-occurring mental health support including medication assisted treatment with naltrexone and wraparound services including recovery coaching, employment counseling, and life skills development.

Residential Recovery for Veterans and Reentry

Brandon Hall stands out for its dual focus on veterans housing and reentry programming, with separate CARF accreditations recognizing both specialty tracks. The site includes a 24 bed Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Contract Residential Program, supporting homeless veterans through VA-approved admissions and case management referrals.

Treatment blends evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed counseling with 12-step facilitation and counseling. Clients also access family therapy and services coordination that address the housing, employment, and legal challenges often tied to long-term recovery.

Whole-Person Support Beyond Treatment

Brandon Hall serves adult men, LGBTQ+ clients, and clients with co-occurring conditions. As part of a large regional nonprofit the program connects residents to broader community resources, helping bridge clinical care with practical stability after discharge.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Indiana can give you the tools and skills you need to reclaim your life and achieve long-term recovery. High-quality treatment lays a foundation for sobriety and helps prevent relapses by giving you new ways of thinking, better coping skills, and a better understanding of key life skills such as emotional regulation and communication.
Women's Rehab
A women’s rehab in Indiana addresses the recovery needs of female clients and gives them the tools they need to succeed. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive help with childcare, classes in parenting, and advice about being a working mother and building healthy relationships.
Men's Rehab
If you’re a man struggling with substance use, consider a men’s rehab program in Indiana. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive education on topics relevant to men, such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Opioid Addiction
Rehab in Indiana helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to break free from opioid addiction and achieve long-term sobriety. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
If you qualify for Medicaid in Indiana, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. You can find treatment centers that accept Medicaid offering multiple levels of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient. You may pay little or nothing out-of-pocket.
Private insurance
If you have private insurance, that’s one good way to pay for substance use treatment in Indiana. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, although you will want to contact the insurer for full details. You may have some out-of-pocket costs such as copays or deductibles.
Self-pay options
Paying for rehab in Indiana can be done a number of ways, including self-pay. When you pay on your own, you can write a check, send money electronically, or use a medical loan. Check with the center for the fee structure, which may vary based on the level of care.

Levels of Care

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Inpatient Rehab
If you want or need to focus on recovery without distractions, consider inpatient treatment in Indiana. Residential treatment allows you to build new relationships and begin to learn how to enjoy life without substance use.
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Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient treatment in Indiana, clients receive evidence-based treatment while living at home or in sober living. Outpatient treatment includes multiple approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and holistic therapy options.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Indiana is led by a professional therapist who talks to you about your specific experiences and emotions. Individual therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, overcoming trauma, and creating a substance-free lifestyle.
Group Therapy
During group therapy in Indiana, clients have a safe environment to share their struggles with others going through similar issues. Group therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include addiction education, sharing of experiences, and learning new skills.
Group Therapy
During group therapy in Indiana, clients have a safe environment to share their struggles with others going through similar issues. Group therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include addiction education, sharing of experiences, and learning new skills.
Family Therapy
During family therapy in Indiana, clients have a supportive environment to talk with family members about conflict and unhealthy behaviors that may trigger substance use. Some of the topics covered in family therapy include improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, avoiding codependency and enablement, and learning to support each other in healthy ways that foster recovery from addiction.
Trauma Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Indiana, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’ve been through. Trauma-informed therapy can help you find professional help addressing your past and creating a healthier response going forward. Trauma-informed therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific event, talking about emotional triggers, and learning emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring skills.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Indiana can help you challenge the thoughts behind your emotions and actions. CBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. CBT can be empowering as you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.