Really friendly and caring staff. Always clean and kept Professional. Scheduling and getting ahold of staff are quick. Staff Always listens to you. Helps guide you and understand things going on in life. And motivates you every step of the way. Great place for counseling.
About Friends Counseling Center
The Friends Counseling Center is a nonprofit outpatient facility in Wabash, Indiana that offers mental health and addiction treatment. This CARF accredited facility provides treatment for children, adolescents and adults across Wabash, Grant, Huntington, Howard and other counties. The center uses a holistic approach that is integrated with evidence based care. I do like that they will respect your spiritual beliefs.
They accept insurance and provide a sliding scale fee. Payment will be due at the time of your sessions and they also accept credit cards.
An Array of Counseling Services
Their individual, group and family counseling services address depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, grief and relationship issues. The treatment modalities they use include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing for trauma.
What stood out to me is that they have over 20 licensed clinicians. They also offer play therapy for children and weekly support groups.
Support For Dual Diagnosis
I like that they provide gender specific care that focuses on the different challenges men and women face. They also have teen focused treatment and dual diagnosis support for co-occurring mental health and addiction challenges.
Clients praise the warm and inviting environment and skilled therapists. Some individuals mentioned some inconsistent office staff communication.
Family Friendly
The Wabash County Historical Museum is a wonderful family friendly location. They have interactive exhibits on the Wabash-Erie Canal, Big Four Railroad and a kid friendly sandbox.
The Wabash River Trail is nearby and offers biking and hiking along the river. The trails connect to pavilions and a new bridge at Kerr Lock.
Latest Reviews
Unprofessional staff. Inconsistent communication and work done by the office staff. Would not recommend.
Only reason I m willing to give the two stars is because the therapist I saw was great. However the office staff not so much. Multiple issues and when you talk to the director she gives excuse after excuse of why her staff aren t being held accountable. If you want a smooth, happy counseling experience in a whole, this isn t the most recommended place in my opinion.
Devon Jackson
Reviewed on 11/18/2023
Really friendly and caring staff. Always clean and kept Professional. Scheduling and getting ahold of staff are quick. Staff Always listens to you. Helps guide you and understand things going on in life. And motivates you every step of the way. Great place for counseling.
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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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
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.
24-Hour Clinical Care When you receive 24-hour clinical care in Indiana, you'll be under constant supervision from highly trained medical staff. Nurses, doctors, and addiction specialists provide medications and other treatment to address withdrawal symptoms and any additional medical needs. Common medications that are prescribed include valium and Librium to relieve alcohol withdrawal, and anti-depressants to relieve cocaine withdrawal. For opioid abuse, doctors may prescribe methadone or naltrexone to manage cravings and clonidine to treat high blood pressure.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
For long-term recovery from drug addiction, drug rehab in Indiana is often key. This treatment gives individuals who are struggling with a substance use disorder the tools to manage their disorder and achieve long-term sobriety.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
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.
Clinical Services
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.
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.
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.
Life skills include cognitive skills, interpersonal skills, and personal skills that help you manage daily living. Cultivating these skills during rehab in Indiana is an important part of recovery. With these skills, you'll be able to navigate challenges and prevent relapse.
To function properly, your body must have nutritional balance. Addiction throws off this balance by depleting your body of essential nutrients. Nutrition therapy aims to restore this balance by providing a healthy diet that supports healing and long term sobriety.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Tonya Scalf, LCSW
Executive Director
Teresa Johnson, LCSW
Clinical Director
Emily Dotson, LMFT
Therapist
Accreditations
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Indiana
Contact Information
(260) 563-8453 
3563 South State Road 13
Wabash, IN 46992
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