At a Glance
Location
850 North Harrison Street, Warsaw, IN 46580
Phone
574-267-7169Website
http://www.bowencenter.orgPrimary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
About Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Serv Inc
Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services in Wabash, Indiana offers outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in Wabash County. The center treats substance use alongside trauma and PTSD using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and sliding-scale payment options.
Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services, located at 255 North Miami Street in Wabash, Indiana, is a substance use treatment facility serving individuals and families across Wabash County. As a long-standing community behavioral health resource, Bowen Health — as the center is also known — approaches addiction treatment as part of a broader continuum of mental health and recovery care, making it a meaningful option for people seeking ongoing support rather than a single acute intervention.
The center offers two outpatient levels of care: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is structured to provide more concentrated clinical contact than a traditional outpatient program, making it a practical choice for individuals who need substantial support during early or ongoing recovery but do not require a residential setting. Both tracks are delivered Monday through Thursday with evening hours until 7 PM, and Friday during daytime hours, giving working adults and students scheduling flexibility that residential treatment cannot offer.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) anchors the clinical work at Bowen Health. CBT is a structured, skills-focused approach that helps clients identify and shift thought patterns connected to substance use and related challenges. The center also addresses trauma and PTSD alongside substance use, recognizing that unresolved trauma is frequently woven into the recovery process. This dual focus on addiction treatment and trauma-informed care distinguishes the center from programs that treat substance use in isolation.
Bowen Health serves several specific populations: adolescents, women, and individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. That last designation is notably uncommon among outpatient programs and signals a genuine commitment to accessibility. Leadership includes Rob Ryan, PhD, LMHC, who serves as President and CEO, and Siquilla Liebetrau, PsyD, LMHC, HSPP, who oversees clinical services — a clinically credentialed leadership team. Payment access is broad, covering Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, self-pay, sliding scale, and state insurance options.
Outpatient & IOP Addiction Treatment in Wabash County
Bowen Health offers two distinct outpatient levels of care for people working through substance use recovery in Wabash County, Indiana. The standard Outpatient Program provides structured clinical support with enough scheduling flexibility for clients to maintain work, school, or family responsibilities. For those who need a higher level of engagement without entering a residential program, the Intensive Outpatient Program delivers more frequent and concentrated treatment contact.
Both programs are available Monday through Thursday with hours extending to 7 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. That extended weekday availability is especially relevant for individuals balancing recovery with daily obligations — a reality for most people in longer-term outpatient care. Neither program requires an overnight stay, which means clients can apply the skills they are building directly in their home environment from day one.
Trauma-Informed Substance Abuse Treatment with CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the confirmed therapeutic method at Bowen Health, and it shapes how clinicians work with clients on substance use and co-occurring conditions. CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors — a framework that is particularly well suited to understanding cycles of substance use and learning to interrupt them with concrete skills.
Bowen Health also treats trauma and PTSD as conditions alongside substance use, rather than expecting clients to address one before the other. For many people in recovery, unresolved trauma is part of what sustains harmful patterns. Treating both within the same program reduces the burden of navigating separate systems and keeps recovery-focused care in one place.
Who Bowen Health Serves
The center's outpatient and IOP programs are open to adolescents and adults, with specific program tracks for women and for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Inclusive access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients is an uncommon feature in outpatient addiction treatment settings and reflects a meaningful investment in serving populations that are often underserved in behavioral health systems.
Families in Wabash County looking for a recovery center that serves younger clients, women navigating substance use and trauma, or community members who require accessible communication options will find that Bowen Health has structured its programs with these realities in mind. The center's broad insurance acceptance — Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, sliding scale, self-pay, and state insurance — further lowers barriers for community members across income levels.
Payment Options & Getting Started
Financial concerns are one of the most common reasons people delay or avoid seeking addiction treatment. Bowen Health accepts a wide range of payment sources to address this directly. Medicaid and Medicare are both accepted, as is TRICARE for military-connected individuals and families. Private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees round out the options, making the center accessible to a broad cross-section of the Wabash County community.
To learn more about available programs or to begin the intake process, prospective clients and family members can reach Bowen Health by phone at (574) 385-3145 or by email at [email protected]. The center's website at bowenhealth.org provides additional information about services across their broader behavioral health network.
Why Choose Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Serv Inc
- One of few outpatient programs explicitly serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in Wabash County
- Integrated trauma and PTSD treatment alongside substance abuse treatment — not a separate referral
- Evening hours Monday through Thursday make IOP accessible for working adults managing recovery
- Clinically credentialed leadership: CEO holds a PhD and LMHC licensure; VP of Clinical Services holds a PsyD
- Broad payment access including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and sliding-scale fees removes common financial barriers to outpatient care
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Bowen Health offer for substance abuse treatment?
Bowen Health offers two outpatient levels of care: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP provides more structured and frequent clinical contact than standard outpatient, making it appropriate for individuals who need a higher level of support during recovery without entering a residential program. Both are available weekdays, with evening hours Monday through Thursday.
Does Bowen Health treat trauma alongside addiction?
Yes. Trauma and PTSD are listed conditions treated at Bowen Health alongside substance use. This means clients dealing with both trauma and addiction can work on both within the same outpatient program rather than navigating separate treatment systems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the center's confirmed therapeutic approach, is commonly used in trauma-informed care.
What therapy approach does Bowen Health use in its addiction treatment programs?
Bowen Health uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as its confirmed therapeutic method. CBT is a structured approach that helps clients identify thought patterns connected to substance use and develop practical skills for changing them. It is used across both the Outpatient Program and the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Does Bowen Health serve adolescents in its outpatient programs?
Yes. Adolescents are among the confirmed populations served at Bowen Health's outpatient and IOP programs in Wabash, Indiana. Families seeking outpatient addiction treatment or substance abuse support for a younger family member can contact the center directly at (574) 385-3145 to discuss appropriate program options.
Are there outpatient addiction treatment services available for Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals at Bowen Health?
Yes. Bowen Health explicitly serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals as a confirmed population in its programs. This is a relatively uncommon feature for outpatient substance abuse treatment programs and reflects the center's commitment to accessible care within the Wabash County community.
What insurance does Bowen Health accept for addiction treatment?
Bowen Health accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and sliding-scale payment. This range of options is designed to make outpatient substance abuse treatment accessible to community members across different financial situations. Contact the center at [email protected] or (574) 385-3145 for specifics about your coverage.
Does Bowen Health offer evening hours for its outpatient programs?
Yes. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The extended weekday hours make it feasible for working adults, students, and caregivers to participate in outpatient or intensive outpatient addiction treatment without significant disruption to their daily schedules.
Is Bowen Health's addiction treatment limited to Wabash County?
Bowen Health's confirmed service area is Wabash County, Indiana. The center is located at 255 North Miami Street in Wabash, IN. Individuals outside Wabash County should contact the center directly to discuss whether services are available to them.
Who leads the clinical team at Bowen Health?
Bowen Health's President and CEO is Rob Ryan, PhD, LMHC. Clinical services are led by Siquilla Liebetrau, PsyD, LMHC, HSPP, who serves as Vice President of Clinical Services. Tim Nussbaum, MS, serves as a Vice President. Both senior clinical leaders hold doctoral-level credentials and licensed mental health counselor designations.
How is the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) different from standard outpatient treatment at Bowen Health?
The Intensive Outpatient Program provides a higher level of clinical engagement than a standard outpatient program, with more frequent sessions over a set period. It is designed for individuals who need substantial support during recovery but do not require a residential or inpatient setting. Both tracks at Bowen Health are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and address substance use alongside trauma when applicable.
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