St. Joseph Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was founded in 1869 and operated until 2021. Known affectionately as "St. Joe," this 9-story facility offered over 400 beds and provided a wide range of medical services to thousands of patients each year.
The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, aims to respond to community health needs through grants, collaborations, and transformational initiatives, focusing on Allen County and other underserved populations.
- St. Joseph Regional Burn Center was the only one in Northeast Indiana.
- The hospital had a renowned neonatal intensive care unit.
- Provided comprehensive behavioral health and intensive care services.
- Offered specialized treatments like hyperbaric medicine and sleep disorders therapy.
St. Joseph Hospital offered treatments for various addictions and medical conditions, serving a diverse range of demographics including the underserved and people in need of specialized medical care.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 16 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
JCAHO
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
The inappropriate use of any drug in Fort Wayne, IN is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at St. Joseph Hospital. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN offers treatment for opioids.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain. During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the Indiana facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. St. Joseph Hospital‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.
In outpatient programs at St. Joseph Hospital, the Fort Wayne resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at St. Joseph Hospital helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Fort Wayne, IN, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by St. Joseph Hospital helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by St. Joseph Hospital brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at St. Joseph Hospital are trained to assist in 12-step management.
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Location & Contact
700 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone Number
(260) 425-3000
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Location
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700 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 -
(260) 425-3000
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+)
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Fort Wayne, Indiana Addiction and Treatment
The state of Indiana ranks 14th in the nation for drug abuse, but 17th for drug overdoses. The state has many high-quality rehabilitation centers, but reports show that there are about 20 deaths per 100,000 people. This is due to its location making it a drug trafficking haven, where many drugs are further distributed into the country.
Fort Wayne beckons with an abundance of cultural attractions, from art museums and philharmonic concerts to the highly-rated Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Fentanyl overdose deaths skyrocketed from 20% in 2008 to 36% in 2015, while an animal tranquilizer called xylazine fueled an increasing number of overdose fatalities in 2024.
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