Last year, there were over 1,200 drug related deaths in Indiana, according to the Indiana Department of Health. To stop an overdose, it is necessary to identify the signs, including unconsciousness, breathing changes, choking or skin discoloration, among others. Naloxone is a medicine that can be injected or used as a nasal spray to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. In Bloomington, you can find Naloxone at the Indiana Recovery Alliance and the Monroe County Health Department.
Monroe County is also home to many addiction recovery and mental health resources. Here is a list of some worth reaching out to if you or someone else are struggling:
Addiction Recovery
IU Health Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center – 727 W. Second St. – 800-387-3440
Indiana University Health offers structured treatment that can be completed alongside school and work. They provide a variety of services, including group therapy, individual therapy, education, recovery coaching and skills training.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for people facing mental health and substance use disorders. It connects callers with local treatment facilities, support groups and community-based organizations.
Amethyst House – 645 N. Walnut St., Bloomington – 812-336-3570
Amethyst House provides residential and outpatient treatment services for people with drug and alcohol addiction. Outpatient clients must be clean and sober for a minimum of two weeks before beginning treatment. Residential applicants generally must be clean and sober for at least five days before entering the program, unless transferring from a hospital or detox center. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Amethyst House accepts several insurance and Medicaid plans.
CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine – 203 W. First St., Bloomington – 812-668-1946
CleanSlate provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment and counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Treatment is designed to allow patients to continue working and attending school.
Indiana Center for Recovery – 1004 W. First St. – 844-650-0064
Indiana Center for Recovery provides addiction and mental health treatment, including drug and alcohol detox, residential treatment, psychiatric hospitalization and outpatient therapies.
Centerstone Bloomington - Recovery Engagement Center – 221 N. Rogers St. – 877-467-3123
Centerstone's Recovery Engagement Center is a crisis walk-in center specializing in addiction recovery and housing services. It offers recovery classes, recovery coaching, 12-step meetings, computers with internet, a Friday community lunch and special recovery events.
Indiana Recovery Alliance – 1710 W. Third St. – 812-567-2337
IRA provides harm-reduction services, including syringe services, HIV/HCV testing, treatment referrals, wound care and outreach.
Monroe County Health Department – 119 W. Seventh St. – 812-349-2543
The Monroe County Health Department provides harm-reduction services, including free naloxone, overdose prevention training, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, HIV and Hepatitis C testing and referrals to substance use and mental health treatment. The department also partners with the Indiana Recovery Alliance to operate the Monroe County Syringe Service Program, which provides sterile syringes, safe sharps and medication disposal as well as referrals to health and social services.
Mental health resources
In a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For an immediate medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Centerstone Bloomington – 645 S. Rogers St. – 877-467-3123
Centerstone provides counseling, psychiatric care, addiction recovery and outpatient behavioral health services. Financial assistance may be available based on family size and income.
IU Health Bloomington – 727 W. Second St. – 812-353-3450812-353-3450
IU Health Psychiatry - Bloomington provides outpatient behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual, group and family therapy and an intensive outpatient program. Financial assistance is available to eligible patients experiencing financial hardship.
Moms Heal Together – 333 E. Miller Drive – 812-361-1993
IU Health's program provides free individual therapy, medication assisted treatment and peer recovery support to pregnant or postpartum people with current or past substance use.
