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August 2, 2018
Residential addiction treatment center for pregnant women and mothers opens in Winchester

We are overjoyed at the turnout for our Winchester House Ribbon Cutting for the Fresh Start Recovery Center. Winchester House is our second Fresh Start program to provide residential addictions treatment for mothers and their children.
November 14, 2017
[Infographic] 2017 Annual Report

Check out a summary of what Volunteers of America of Indiana has accomplished from July 2016 - June 2017 thanks to amazing clients, donors, volunteers, and staff.
September 11, 2017
Staff and Veterans save a resident's life at Liberty Landing

When a life-threatening situation occurred to a homeless veteran at Liberty Landing, the teamwork of his fellow residents and staff members saved him.
August 14, 2017
Volunteer ideas to help homeless veterans in Indiana

Here's a list of 6 community service ideas you can do to help homeless veterans in your area.
May 1, 2017
Crystal’s story: Highlighting the need to provide treatment options for addicted pregnant mothers

Unfortunately, women who are addicted and pregnant often have to decide to either keep using drugs or lose their baby because they can’t find proper treatment. We want to change that through our Fresh Start Recovery Center.
April 4, 2017
What kind of professional treatment do I need for addiction?

This is an outline of addiction treatment options available to individuals who need professional treatment to stop using. It defines the difference between detox, inpatient treatment, residential services, outpatient treatment, and medication-assisted treatment.
February 28, 2017
[Infographic] 4 reasons why our drug addiction treatment center works for mothers

With unique features such as providing residential beds for our clients' children, our Fresh Start Recovery Center has an above average successful discharge rate.
November 8, 2016
Case managers and landlords work together to help homeless veterans in Evansville

In order to more quickly find affordable housing for homeless veterans in Evansville, Volunteers of America of Indiana's case managers work with a local landlord.
September 30, 2016
How can you help families affected by incarceration? Volunteer as a mentor.

Indiana has the second highest rate of parental incarceration in the nation. You can make an impact and reduce that number by volunteering to mentor mothers and fathers transitioning out of prison or jail.
September 1, 2016
Congresswoman Susan Brooks visits the Fresh Start Recovery Center

To learn more about the addiction recovery center that Volunteers of America of Indiana provides for mothers with drug and heroin addictions, Congresswoman Brooks toured the Fresh Start Recovery Center.