The Salvation Army Fort Wayne

About The Salvation Army Fort Wayne

The Salvation Army Fort Wayne is a faith based addiction treatment center in Fort Wayne, Indiana offering a structured six month residential recovery program for adults. Rooted in The Salvation Army’s Christian mission the center combines housing and meals as well as counseling and spiritual support with work therapy to help clients build lasting recovery.

What kinds of addiction treatment does The Salvation Army Fort Wayne offer?

The center provides a six-month residential (inpatient) program along with general and intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization options. Counseling includes client, group, family, and couples sessions supported by 12-step principles and cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.

Who can get help here?

The program serves adult men and women including young adults and seniors seeking long-term recovery. Additional support is available for veterans, military families, court referrals, and clients with mental health concerns or a history of trauma.

What makes this program unique?

A central feature is work therapy where participants contribute daily in Salvation Army facilities such as thrift stores and donation centers. This employment-focused and faith-based model emphasizes routine, life skills, and readiness for a fresh start.

Where is the center located?

The Salvation Army Fort Wayne sits on West Washington Boulevard in Fort Wayne’s West Central neighborhood with convenient access to public transit.

Edited by: Kimberly Hawkins, MSc

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
In Indiana, an alcohol rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome alcohol misuse. Alcohol programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
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.
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.
Adult Program
Those who join an adult program in Indiana are given training in key life skills to help them with parenting, their career, and more. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive employment support, parenting classes, and help securing housing.
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.
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.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in Indiana help young people overcome substance use and learn new life skills. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive educational support, employment training, and help securing housing.

Insurance Coverage

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.
Sliding scale payment assistance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Indiana, including finding a program with a sliding scale payment plan. Centers make lower fee arrangements for those in need based on income and family size. You may need to provide documentation.
Free
One option for affordable addiction treatment in Indiana is looking for free rehabs. Free rehabs are often state-supported or run by your local county. You can find help with detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care.

Levels of Care

1
Detox Treatment
When you enter rehab in Indiana, the first step is to allow the substances to leave your system, which is known as detox. A medical detox program will provide 24/7 supervision by medical staff who can treat withdrawal symptoms with FDA-approved medication and other treatments.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Aftercare Support
During aftercare in Indiana, clients will receive ongoing support that makes it easier to practice their new habits and maintain recovery. The end of treatment is far from the end of the story, so take advantage of aftercare resources such as sober living, 12-step and other support groups, peer coaching, and more.
5
Sober Living Homes
In Indiana, sober living allows you to live with others in recovery in a substance-free environment, which can help you avoid relapse after treatment. The end of treatment is far from the end of the story. Sober living gives you a solid foundation of support while you build your new, substance-free life.

Therapies

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.
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.
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.
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.