Families First

About Families First

The Firefly Children and Family Alliance (FCFA) is located in Plainfield, Indiana. FCFA is the combination of the Children’s Bureau and Families First nonprofit programs. Having worked together for over two centuries, these programs combined resources in 2021, to serve a greater population in central Indiana. As a result, FCFA continues to invest in strengthening families through providing case management and support for building safe families.

Case Management for Kids

FCFA supports a children’s shelter for immediate, temporary housing for children in crisis including runaways, homeless youth and children removed from unsafe environments. FCFA houses the Community Partners for Child Safety (CPCCS) program. Since families deserve every chance to stay together, preservation and reunification are specific goals. The family resource centers across central Indiana provide support to families addressing domestic violence, child safety, sexual assault, substance abuse, and mental health barriers preventing families from staying together.

FCFA also provides access to high quality child care facilities and developmental services. Education is available to help develop critical skills for successful parenting, emotional regulation, recognizing dangerous behavior, and coping with challenges in child rearing. Trainings are provided in public centers such as schools, churches, workplaces and other community locations to increase access for those with transportation barriers.

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is the collaboration of child protective services, aid so parents can keep families intact, recovery services for parents reunification with their children, home based services, youth placement in foster care or adoption, and education that builds healthy families.

Outpatient Options

For their substance use treatment, FireFly offers intensive (IOP) and general outpatient programs. These can range from 3-4 months, depending on the acuity of your condition. They can also provide referrals for detox and inpatient care as they identify your triggers and help you develop healthier means of coping with stress.

Latest Reviews

Lameana Jones

1 year ago on Google

They are most definitely for the children .

Nichole LaPlaunt

2 years ago on Google

This has been one of the worst experiences I have ever had to work with. The staff was beyond rude the actual 2 times I was able to speak directly with someone. I was polite and was simply asking questions to understand how everything worked as we were transitioning from the Learn Build Grow Scholarship. I have left at least 3 voicemails in the past 2 weeks and not once has my calls been returned. Emails are hit or miss if they get addressed or not. The 2 times I was able to physically speak with someone i had called through 211 and they were able to get someone on the phone. I was given an unprovoked attitude each time from simply trying to understand what was going on. It was a huge inconvenience for them to spend 5 minutes on the phone with me getting issues/concerns resolved and answered. So disheartening that this is how people get treated when looking for answers.

Kim C

2 years ago on Google

Very beautiful facility! Lovely front desk staff.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.