2500 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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Located at 2500 East State Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is a VA addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), and private health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans.
VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Allen County, IN has 18 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 399,295 residents. VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 66 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.5 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.
VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System lists the following levels of care: detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and private health insurance. 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. VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans.
Allen County, IN has 18 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 399,295 residents: 5 list detox services, 14 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is #4 of 15 ranked programs in Fort Wayne 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Park Center Inc – Park Center Carew (Fort Wayne, under 1 miles), Crossroad Child and Family Services (Fort Wayne, under 1 miles), and CleanSlate Centers – Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System has a 3.5-star rating from 138 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 VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System directly at 260-426-5431. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System. Our helpline is not affiliated with VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System.
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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 va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System.
