Expert Insights
I was so happy to read that Fort Wayne City Council has given our Police Department $350,000 to fund a clinical social worker and peer recovery coach.
Having worked in crisis services alongside the police, I can attest to how important it is to have a mental health provider out with law enforcement. Mental illness plays such a large role in social problems and the use of substances and behavioral health support is needed more than criminal justice. We cannot help someone find recovery, or overcome the trauma that led to their substance use, if they are stuck in a prison or jail cell.
My hope is that with other states, this new partnership can support people on the streets in mental health crises being supported and stabilized with community resources, freeing up the police department to deal with crime and safety.
~ Olivia Pennelle
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Fort Wayne?
The costs associated with Fort Wayne alcohol rehabs vary widely with the amenities in each facility—private, luxury, government-funded, and charity-run facilities.
In addition, each person’s journey to recovery starts at a different place. For some, it may need to begin at an inpatient facility that includes room and board and lasts for several months, while another person may start in an outpatient clinic.
Several factors that contribute to the cost are:
Inpatient vs. outpatient setting
Amenities offered
Duration of treatment
Insurance accepted
Choosing a facility in-network with health insurance provider
Government or charitable funding
Treatment given more frequently, like 24/7 inpatient care, will cost more than programs that provide care over just a number of hours per day. Likewise, if you participate in a program for six months to one year, you should expect a higher cost than a three-month program. But the type and length of a program are determined by your needs, not by your ability to pay.
There are some Fort Wayne drug rehabs that provide gourmet food, massage, and expansive properties with few patients. These are typically called “luxury” or “executive” and cost much more.
Resources
- Allen County Drug and Alcohol Constortium, Inc. (2020). DAC 2020: Community Report.
- America’s Health Rankings: United Health Foundation. (2021). Non-Medical Drug use-past year in Indiana.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. (2022, April 14). Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant.
- Center for Medicare Advocacy. (2022). Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
- McKay, J.R. (2021, January 21). Impact of Continuing Care on Recovery From Substance Use Disorder. Alcohol Research. 41(1), 1-15.
