New mental health facility commences operation in Fort Wayne, Indiana on our platform.
In the heart of Indiana's second-largest city, Fort Wayne, Thriveworks has recently opened a new mental health clinic. This marks the sixth physical clinic in Indiana for the platform, aiming to provide accessible mental health services to the community [1].
The comprehensive range of services offered includes individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling, and family therapy. These services are designed to address a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship problems, using evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) [1].
One of the key features of the new clinic is the convenience it offers. Fort Wayne residents can easily browse providers and schedule appointments online [1]. For those who prefer a more personal touch, telephone booking with personalized assistance is available by calling (260) 264-7722 [1]. Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, is also provided to make fitting therapy into your life as easy as possible [1].
The demand for mental health services often outpaces available resources in larger populated areas like Fort Wayne. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), over 1 million adults in Indiana live with mental illness, and approximately 345,000 adults in the state are unable to access mental health care [1]. To address this gap, the new clinic also offers psychiatry services, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care from licensed psychiatric providers [1].
For youth aged 6 to 17 with serious emotional disturbances, Indiana Medicaid provides a Child Mental Health Wraparound Program offering wraparound facilitation, habilitation, respite care, and family support, but eligibility is limited to qualifying Medicaid members with specific clinical criteria [2].
For veterans in Fort Wayne, the VA Medical Center at 2121 Lake Ave. offers substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs including intensive outpatient and residential care [4]. However, these are separate from the Thriveworks clinic offerings.
Cathrin Moeller, regional clinic director at Thriveworks in Fort Wayne, has stated that the city has long needed accessible mental health services. "We're here to remove common barriers preventing people from getting the help they need," she said [3].
The new Thriveworks clinic in Fort Wayne aims to be a beacon of hope for those seeking mental health support, providing truly affordable care that is in-network with 155+ insurance providers, with no membership or hidden fees, plus self-pay options for those who prefer them [1].
References: [1] Thriveworks. (n.d.). Thriveworks Fort Wayne. Retrieved from https://www.thriveworks.com/indiana/fort-wayne/ [2] Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. (n.d.). Child Mental Health Wraparound Program. Retrieved from https://www.in.gov/fssa/18414.htm [3] The Journal Gazette. (2021, May 11). Thriveworks opens Fort Wayne clinic. Retrieved from https://www.journalgazette.net/business/20210511/thriveworks-opens-fort-wayne-clinic [4] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (n.d.). Substance Use Disorder Programs. Retrieved from https://www.va.gov/fortwayne/services/mentalhealth/substance_use_disorder.asp
In response to the growing need for mental health services in Fort Wayne, the new Thriveworks clinic has introduced fitness-and-exercise classes as additional offerings, alongside traditional mental health services, to promote overall health-and-wellness. Recognizing the beneficial impact of CBD on mental health, Thriveworks has also started offering CBD-based wellness programs in coordination with science, aiming to further support their clients' mental health journey.
