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Eskenazi Health celebrates first year of Caring Recovery opioid treatment program after relocation to Twin Aire
Summary
Eskenazi Health told the board the Caring Recovery opioid treatment program logged more than 176,000 visits for 893 unique clients during its first year at a renovated clinic in the Twin Aire neighborhood.
Eskenazi Health leaders reported to the HHC board that the Caring Recovery opioid treatment program — formerly the narcotics treatment program — has completed its first year of operations at 3419 English Avenue in the Twin Aire neighborhood.
Dr. Veil, CEO of the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, said the program has provided more than 176,000 visits to 893 unique clients since relocating from North Meridian Street, and that the clinic offers open-access walk-in intakes Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the capability to start methadone on the day of intake in many cases.
Eskenazi leaders said the program’s relocation targeted a ZIP code with the highest number of overdose deaths in Marion County and that staff worked extensively with neighbors during zoning and site-selection processes. Dr. Veil said initial neighborhood response included fear and stigma around an opioid treatment program, but sustained outreach — attending meetings, hosting open houses, offering meeting space and involving neighbors in art selection — helped shift attitudes. She said the program now receives positive feedback from neighborhood organizations, including a card praising services and neighborhood collaboration.
Board members asked for additional detail about engagement practices; Eskenazi representatives described frequent meetings, open houses and inclusion of neighbors in artistic and site decisions as central to building trust. The presentation was informational and no board action was taken.
