The staff is the rudest on the planet! They care about money! and I'm not even sure if they know how to count it because they seem incredibly ignorant when I was there
About Bowen Center
Bowen Center located in Warsaw, Indiana, is a community mental health center that offers integrated medical and mental health care for those with alcohol and substance use disorder. Their outpatient addiction recovery programs serve teens and adults.
They offer outpatient services including medication assisted treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient treatment, individual and group therapy and family education support.
Treatment options such as medication assisted treatment have been found to significantly decrease relapse rates, help to prevent drug overdose deaths, decrease criminal activity associated with substance use disorder and reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission. MAT uses FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings, stabilize brain chemistry and normalize body functions allowing for the recovery journey to begin. For some, use of MAT is a short term, others many need to remain on the medications long term to support sobriety.
Another service, offered as a part of their outpatient program, is the Life Skills coaching program. Their skills coaches work with clients both adults and children to modify behavior, adjust lifestyles and teach important skills to help achieve success and independence. This includes independent living skills, relationship building, anger management programs, coping with trauma and stress teaching, crisis management and communication skill building.
Bowen Center does deny services based on an individual’s inability to pay. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP and have a sliding scale or free program for those who qualify. Bowen Center offers programming for English and Spanish speaking clients.
Latest Reviews
At first I really loved here. Was doing psych, therapy, and primary care. Everyone was wonderful. However I dropped this facility due to bringing up a serious situation to my therapist who instantly jumped to saying she thought I was in psychosis!!!!! And wanted to talk more medication with the psychiatrist!!!! Yeah no thanks! Beware of what you share I suppose
Response from the owner6 days ago
Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the problem you had with us. We value your opinion and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Please feel free to contact us via phone at (800)342-5653 to further discuss your experience. We look forward to hearing from you.
I have been going to this office and seeing dr. candace lemke since Aug. 29th 2023, to get help for my Adhd. Today July 26 2024, I've found out that that's not what they have as my diagnosis and she hasn't even been prescribing me Adhd meds. Every time I go in there I'm so triggered cause they never listen, every appointment candace is on her phone to answer texts from family. She also likes to info dump about her vacations and her annoyances, but fails to understand that I have been speaking and asking for help for my Adhd repeatedly to her. She's even rolled out of her chair, trying to invalidate my Adhd restlessness with comparing it to her being restless at conferences. "Doc., I can't even sit still for 5 minutes." My time and my boundaries have been completely unimportant to them and wasted. To me, that's a huge deal coming from a mental health "healing" center. And I feel sorry for all the patients they abuse that can't understand it. The Bowen center is not SafeEdit: You can reply to my review but you can't even text me back about this issue that I'm currently trying to talk to you about. That's the reason I'm leaving a review, because you guys just talk and don't listen. That's messed up. You guys are abusers.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We apologize that you had a negative experience with Dr. Lemke. We would like to invite you to get in touch with us so we can discuss this further and ensure that your expectations are met. Please feel free to contact us via phone at (800)342-5653. We look forward to hearing from you.
So I ve been a patient here two times for MAT treatment/psychiatry, and once for a primary care doctor. The first time I went here for suboxone in 2020, everything was done over the phone except for drug tests. My doctor tried to wean me off it quicker than I probably should have been, even though I wasn t on board with it. I ended up relapsing and not coming back. Flash forward winter 2022 I started seeing Angela here. She was nice enough, had started me on quite a few meds and raised my sub dose. I ended up continuing to see her up until around September/october of 2023. I brought up the fact that my anxiety was continuously getting worse and that I felt it was my ADHD that was causing that. A lot of the meds to combat issues from the meds she gave me interacted in a way that the pharmacy got a warning every time I picked them up, and I was on quite a long list of meds.. so I figured one med for all the issues would be better than multiple. She dismissed me as a drug seeker. I had had negative drug tests this whole time I was seeing her at this point, and also i was diagnosed with ADHD at age 15. So it felt kinda weird she would say that, especially when I didn t ask for any specific medication or anything. She also said I was lucky that she even was prescribing me subutex, as i guess I was her only patient who got it (which seems untrue, and I had been on it for over a year before seeing her with no issues.. never abused it). Then one day she said she was leaving state just to become an online sub doctor.. and I had less than a month to find a new doctor, she told me the next dr here may not continue the meds I m on. I ended up seeing someone else here, and the first visit I had with her she had convinced me that I probably had heart issues as I had had a panic attack right before I came in (which her telling me this only made my anxiety worse). EKG test came back fine. I ended up going elsewhere after this. But I came back to see a primary care doctor here, Alisa (referred by the dr who thought I had heart issues), who ran tests to figure out why I was so tired and told me I had a thyroid issue. I was taking pills for that for months, until I ran out and I couldn t get a hold of anyone here to refill them. My pharmacy even had an issue getting a hold of anyone. The dr also didn t send in orders to get my blood tested monthly like my pharmacist told me needed to be done. I saw her maybe a month or two ago, and she acted confused when I told her she had put me on meds for thyroid. She told me that it must have been a doctor before her that put me on those, because my original tests came back fine. If that was true, I m not sure why she put me that med to begin with . But needless to say I won t be going back. There s been far too many issues with different doctors I ve seen here.
Response from the owner5 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We apologize that you had a negative experience with us. We would like to invite you to get in touch with us so we can discuss this further and ensure that your expectations are met. Please feel free to contact us via phone at (800)342-5653. We look forward to hearing from you. Gallery
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Intensive Outpatient Persons who require high-level support but who do not wish to leave their homes or communities may enroll in an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Clients typically commit to a minimum of nine treatment hours across three therapeutic sessions per week, but many programs offer up to 20 hours of care weekly. Most intensive outpatient rehabs provide a combination of psychotherapy, recovery education, and holistic care. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is widely available for those in alcohol or opioid recovery.
Medically Assisted Detox When removing addictive substances from your body under the care of licensed medical professionals, the process is called medically assisted detox. Once you've become physically dependent on substances like alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, quitting can be uncomfortable or even dangerous. To minimize risks to your health and overall discomfort, a team of medical professionals monitors you 24/7 and provides medications if necessary (like Suboxone or methadone) to ease potential symptoms of withdrawal.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Life skills include cognitive skills, interpersonal skills, and personal skills that help you manage daily living. Cultivating these skills during rehab in Indiana is an important part of recovery. With these skills, you'll be able to navigate challenges and prevent relapse.
Contact Information
(800) 342-5653 
850 North Harrison Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD
