3606 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46615
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Cardinal Recovery is a private substance use treatment provider in South Bend, Indiana, located at 3606 East Jefferson Boulevard.
Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Cardinal Recovery is licensed or certified by the Federally Qualified Health Center and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
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| Licensing & accreditation | Federally Qualified Health Center, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
St. Joseph County, IN has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 273,744 residents. Cardinal Recovery is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 55 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 20.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.3 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Cardinal Recovery lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Cardinal Recovery accepts medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Cardinal Recovery provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Cardinal Recovery reports licensing or certification from: Federally Qualified Health Center and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Cardinal Recovery accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
St. Joseph County, IN has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 273,744 residents: 5 list detox services, 6 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Cardinal Recovery is #2 of 7 ranked programs in South Bend in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Cardinal Recovery has a 4.7-star rating from 368 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Cardinal Recovery directly at 574-475-7170. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Cardinal Recovery. Our helpline is not affiliated with Cardinal Recovery.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of cardinalrecovery.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Cardinal Recovery.
