The Tara Treatment Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment that prioritizes mental, physical, and spiritual health. Through the integration of evidence-based therapy and 12-Step programs, Tara offers a range of treatment services including detoxification, residential programs, outpatient care, anger management, individual and group counseling, and relapse prevention and coping strategies, all aimed at fostering lifelong recovery.
ABOUT TARA TREATMENT CENTER
Tara Treatment Center has been serving adults struggling with addiction since its establishment in 1985. Located on 13 acres of serene countryside just south of Indianapolis, Indiana, this non-profit facility offers a wide variety of services including on-site detoxification, gender-specific residential treatment, transitional residential treatment, standard outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), and aftercare. Additionally, the facility provides free services for friends and family members seeking a better understanding of addiction and recovery.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
At Tara Treatment Center, a spiritually-based and holistic approach is adopted for treatment. Gender-specific residential treatment typically lasts between 30 to 42 days and includes a comprehensive range of interventions such as the 12 Steps, individual therapy, psychoeducation, group counseling, recovery-specific yoga classes, experiential therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. Guests are allowed to receive mail and watch TV during designated periods, but outside reading material is prohibited. Phone privileges are granted on a tiered system, and visitation is permitted every other Saturday, contingent on the completion of the family education program.
For clients who require further stabilization and support prior to returning home, transitional residential treatment is available. Individuals who are better suited for outpatient care can choose from standard outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization. Aftercare groups are conducted on a weekly basis. Outpatient services are offered on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Tara Treatment Center maintains a staff-to-client ratio of 1:5. The center’s multidisciplinary team includes medical doctors, psychologists, licensed social workers, addiction counselors, and several licensed master’s level counselors. The clinical director holds a Ph.D. A survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com yielded an average rating of 3.9 stars for the staff’s level of training and experience, as reported by eight respondents at the time of writing.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Tara Treatment Center’s online photo gallery showcases fully-furnished sitting rooms and libraries, vibrant eat-in kitchens, and sunlit outdoor spaces adorned with gazebos and picnic tables. Sleeping quarters are shared. As of the writing of this article, eight respondents gave the facility an average cleanliness rating of 4.75 out of five stars, suggesting a highly positive opinion of the facility’s maintenance.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
All alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com had nothing but praise for Tara Treatment Center. The staff received five stars for their level of training and expertise from five alumni, while three other alumni gave an average rating of four stars. Alumni characterized the staff as “supportive” and “caring.” One alum, A.P., expressed, “Great place, everyone who works there loves their jobs!” Alum Abbie added, “Tara Treatment Center’s Staff were instrumental in turning my life around COMPLETELY.”
Five alumni gave the facility’s connectivity and visitor policy four or five-star ratings, whereas three other alumni gave an average rating of 3.3 stars. However, a few alumni expressed concerns about the perceived inadequacy of the highly advertised holistic treatments and the insufficient availability of individual counseling.
Overall, the family programming received an average rating of 4.7 stars from three alumni, although one respondent felt that visitation was too limited, a sentiment echoed by some loved ones polled by Best-rehabs.com. Alum Asia wrote, “I didn’t like the fact we could barely talk to our families while there and that visits were so short.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
All five loved ones surveyed agreed that they would recommend Tara Treatment Center. One anonymous loved one commented, “Overall nice experience.” Loved ones praised the facility’s cleanliness, family participation, and the staff’s level of training and experience, which received respective ratings of 4.6, 4.2, and 3.8 stars. Brenda wrote, “Offering family interaction and outings… Very family-oriented place for women in recovery.”
The center’s exercise and leisure options received an above-average rating of 3.5 out of five stars, while the program’s holistic offerings received the lowest rating of 2.8 stars. Some respondents felt that they did not have enough contact with their loved ones and staff during treatment. M.W. expressed disappointment, stating, “We agreed upon Tara as they promised help for not just the addict, but our family. However, no such help was found. They acted as if the patient was a prisoner and not a patient.”
Google reviews generated an average rating of 3.8 stars from nine users at the time of writing. While many alumni praised the staff, one user reported issues with payment and insurance, and another user complained about their loved one being unfairly discharged.
FINANCING
Tara Treatment Center is in-network with several private insurance providers and accepts access to recovery vouchers. The program’s affordability received an average rating of 4.1 out of five stars from eight reviewers polled by Best-rehabs.com.