Dove Recovery House is expanding its Indianapolis campus to help more women who have substance use disorder.
The northside nonprofit at 34th and Meridian streets provides free treatment, housing and meals to women in recovery for up to two years.
But it has only 40 beds — and more than 200 people are on the waitlist, according to a news release.
A new project, expected to be complete by August, will add 15 beds and more space.
“We can give more women the opportunity to heal and hope for their future,” Dove CEO Wendy Noe said.
The $4 million project is supported by federal funding, opioid settlement money, local foundations and several donors.
Nearly 1 in 12 Hoosiers meet the criteria for having a substance use disorder, according to Indiana University data. Women are just as likely as men to develop an addiction, per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, but they face different barriers to getting treatment: Many cannot find child care during recovery, and medications for substance use are still predominantly tested on men.
If you or a loved one are seeking help for substance use, call 317-964-0450 to reach Dove Recovery House or fill out an application for admission.
Mirror Indy reporter Mary Claire Molloy covers health. Reach her at 317-721-7648 or email maryclaire.molloy@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X @mcmolloy7.
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