Addiction treatment in South Bend got a boost in late August, when a park full of jewelry stands and craft tables turned into a fundraiser. Howard Park hosted a free artisan market where local artists, makers, and small businesses sold artwork, jewelry, home decor and specialty goods. All the proceeds went straight to the Life Treatment Center.
Life Treatment Center is a nonprofit behavioral health and addiction recovery center for folks across The Hoosier State. The fundraiser is a way for people to support local entrepreneurs while helping individuals and families across Michiana at the same time.
For a Local Nonprofit
Amy Grill Kalka is chief executive officer of Life Treatment Center. She announced that support mattered a great deal and made her staff feel that they weren’t alone.
Life Treatment Center has served St. Joseph County and north central Indiana for decades. Its programs include outpatient treatment and a recovery residence for adults. They use a sliding fee scale alongside and take Medicaid.
Every bit of support helps. Losing a local provider usually means driving to Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or across the state line into Michigan. Community fundraising is one of the things that keeps that from happening.
Signs of a Substance Use Problem
Substance use disorder is a medical condition, not a character flaw.
Common signs include needing more of a substance to get the same effect, feeling sick when it wears off and continuing to use even after it has clearly caused problems. Changes in sleep, appetite, mood and money habits often show up before anyone says the word addiction out loud.
Noticing several of these together is a reason to ask a professional for an assessment. Don’t wait for a crisis.
Ask When You Call a Program
A first phone call goes better with a short list of questions. Useful ones include:
- Can I get an assessment and how soon can I get one?
- How do you treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use?
- Do you have outpatient options that work around a job or childcare?
Any legitimate program will answer these directly.
Addiction Treatment in South Bend & Beyond
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