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About Regional Youth Services Inc Family Ark
Family Ark is a CARF-accredited substance use treatment center in Jeffersonville, IN, offering residential treatment, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs for women and pregnant women. Through its Lotus House transitional living program, the center extends recovery support into sober living for women and their children — making it a genuine long-term recovery partner, not just a short-term program.
Family Ark Behavioral Health Center sits on a 76-acre campus in Jeffersonville, Indiana, providing substance use treatment and behavioral health services to women, pregnant women, and — through its broader clinical arm — children, adolescents, and adults. Located at 215 Rainbow Way in Clark County, the center is distinguished by its natural wetlands, walking paths, and open play spaces, a physical environment that sets it apart from urban clinic settings. CARF accreditation signals that its programs meet independently verified standards for quality and care.
The center's addiction treatment continuum spans three levels of care: residential treatment for those who benefit from an immersive, on-site recovery environment; a standard outpatient program for individuals managing recovery alongside daily responsibilities; and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for those who need structured, frequent therapeutic engagement without residing on campus. This range allows women to step up or down in care intensity as their recovery progresses, supporting continuity rather than abrupt transitions.
Family Ark's clinical work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and shaped by a specialization in trauma and PTSD — reflecting its certification as a Risking Connection® Organization, a trauma-informed care framework. The center also treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, recognizing that substance use disorder rarely exists in isolation. This focus on the full picture of a person's mental and behavioral health is central to how the center approaches recovery.
Family Ark specifically serves women and pregnant women, a population often underserved by general addiction treatment programs. Its Lotus House transitional living program extends support beyond primary treatment, offering a sober living environment for women with substance use disorder and their children — a rare feature in the region. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay, making the program accessible across a range of financial circumstances.
Residential Treatment and Outpatient Programs for Women in Jeffersonville
Family Ark offers a structured continuum of addiction treatment care designed specifically for women and pregnant women in the Jeffersonville, Indiana area. The center's three levels of care — residential treatment, outpatient program, and intensive outpatient program (IOP) — allow women to engage with recovery at the intensity that fits their current needs, and to transition between levels as their circumstances change. This kind of continuity is a cornerstone of sustainable long-term recovery.
Residential treatment at Family Ark means living and receiving care on a 76-acre campus that includes natural wetlands, walking paths, and open play spaces. That physical setting supports a recovery experience that is distinct from an urban clinic or hospital-based program. For women who need less intensive support, the outpatient and IOP tracks provide ongoing therapeutic engagement while allowing them to maintain connections to work, family, and community.
Lotus House: Sober Living for Women and Their Children
One of Family Ark's most distinctive offerings is Lotus House, a transitional living program that provides supportive sober living for women with substance use disorder and their children. The ability to keep a family unit together through the recovery process addresses one of the most significant barriers women face when seeking treatment — the fear of separation from their children.
Lotus House functions as an aftercare and recovery community resource, bridging the gap between the structure of residential treatment and the full independence of life in long-term recovery. For women navigating that transition, having a sober living environment embedded within the same recovery center where they received primary treatment offers a meaningful continuity of support and community.
Trauma-Informed Care and Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Family Ark holds certification as a Risking Connection® Organization, a designation that reflects a commitment to trauma-informed care across all of its programs. The center specifically treats trauma and PTSD alongside substance use disorder — an important distinction for women whose addiction is intertwined with histories of adverse experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core therapeutic method used throughout the program.
The center also specializes in co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis treatment, addressing mental health conditions in parallel with substance use. For women in recovery, receiving integrated care for both substance use and behavioral health needs within a single, familiar program can significantly strengthen long-term outcomes. CARF accreditation further affirms that these clinical services meet recognized quality standards.
Payment Options and Access to Care
Family Ark accepts a broad range of payment methods, including Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay or cash. This range of accepted coverage reflects the center's commitment to serving women across different financial situations in Jeffersonville and the surrounding Clark County region.
The center's administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Women and family members interested in learning more about residential treatment, the IOP, or the Lotus House sober living program can reach the center directly at (812) 284-1760 or visit thefamilyark.org for additional information.
Why Choose Regional Youth Services Inc Family Ark
- Lotus House sober living program keeps women and their children together through transitional recovery — rare in Indiana addiction treatment
- Certified Risking Connection® Organization, meaning trauma-informed care is a program-wide standard, not an add-on service
- 76-acre campus with natural wetlands, walking paths, and open spaces — a residential treatment setting unlike a typical clinical facility
- Treats co-occurring disorders and PTSD alongside substance use disorder, supporting whole-person recovery for women
- Full continuum from residential treatment through IOP and into transitional sober living, allowing women to stay within one recovery community
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of addiction treatment care does Family Ark offer?
Family Ark provides three levels of care: residential treatment, an outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). This continuum allows women to receive the level of structure that best fits their recovery needs and to move between levels as their progress warrants. All three levels are available within the same recovery center in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Does Family Ark offer sober living or transitional housing for women?
Yes. Family Ark operates Lotus House, a transitional living program that provides supportive sober living specifically for women with substance use disorder and their children. Lotus House functions as an aftercare resource, helping women maintain recovery momentum as they transition out of primary treatment and into greater independence.
Who does Family Ark serve?
Family Ark's substance use treatment programs are designed for women and pregnant women. The center's broader behavioral health services also extend to children, adolescents, and adults. The focus on women — including pregnant women — reflects the center's specialized understanding of the unique challenges this population faces in recovery.
What therapeutic approaches does Family Ark use in its addiction treatment programs?
Family Ark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core clinical method. The center is also certified as a Risking Connection® Organization, meaning trauma-informed care principles are integrated throughout its programs. This approach is particularly relevant given the center's specialization in treating trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders alongside substance use.
Does Family Ark treat co-occurring mental health conditions?
Yes. Family Ark specializes in co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis treatment, addressing substance use disorder alongside mental health conditions such as trauma and PTSD. Integrated care for both areas is offered within the same program, which supports more comprehensive and sustainable recovery outcomes.
Is Family Ark accredited?
Family Ark holds CARF accreditation, an internationally recognized quality standard for behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. The center is also certified as a Risking Connection® Organization, reflecting its program-wide commitment to trauma-informed care practices.
What payment options does Family Ark accept?
Family Ark accepts Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay or cash. This broad range of accepted payment methods helps make the center's residential treatment, outpatient, and IOP programs accessible to women across a range of financial circumstances in the Jeffersonville, Indiana area.
Can women bring their children to Family Ark's sober living program?
Yes. Family Ark's Lotus House transitional living program is specifically designed to accommodate women with substance use disorder and their children. Keeping the family unit intact during the recovery process is a core feature of the Lotus House program, addressing a significant barrier many women face when considering treatment.
Where is Family Ark located and what area does it serve?
Family Ark is located at 215 Rainbow Way in Jeffersonville, Indiana (Clark County), and primarily serves the Jeffersonville area. The 76-acre campus includes natural wetlands, walking paths, and open play spaces. The center can be reached by phone at (812) 284-1760, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What makes Family Ark different from other addiction treatment centers in Indiana?
Several features distinguish Family Ark from general addiction treatment programs. The center specializes exclusively in women and pregnant women, offers sober living that keeps mothers and children together through the Lotus House program, holds Risking Connection® certification for trauma-informed care, and operates on a 76-acre campus with natural outdoor spaces — all within a CARF-accredited treatment setting.
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