Amethyst House, Inc.
is a Bloomington, IN based not-for-profit United Way agency that provides residential and outpatient services for people with drug and alcohol addiction. We offer additional outpatient services in Evansville, Indiana through Counseling for Change. Our Mission Amethyst House provides a foundation for recovery by partnering with individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance-use disorders, offering high-quality residential and outpatient treatment services and guidance for healthy living. Our Vision Our Vision is to promote a world where recovery services are accessible to all, the stigma of addiction is eliminated, and life-long recovery is a reality. ![]() Our Services
We conduct our business in a way that reflects:
In March 2022, Amethyst House received a renewed three-year accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for addictions community housing and adult outpatient treatment. Amethyst House is certified by The Division of Mental Health and Addictions and is an approved provider for the Indiana State Nurses Assistance Program. We offer preferential admission for pregnant women and IV drug users. Click below for more information on our services. Why Amethyst?![]() In mythology, the rich, purple, semi-precious amethyst stone was called "Without Intoxication". The Greeks believed the stone would prevent people from getting intoxicated. Today, the stone is popular to people recovering and healing from addictions.
Our History
Amethyst House was founded in August of 1980 as "Ray of Love." The founders were a group of concerned recovering community members that were aware of the need for safe housing for individuals beginning the recovery process from alcohol and other drugs. The name was changed to Amethyst House, Inc. in 1989. Outpatient Services were added in 2000 in Bloomington and in 2001 in Evansville, IN. The Evansville location closed in the end of February, 2012, but Amethyst continues to provide services in the community through Counseling For Change, located at 1133 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714 (phone: 812-491-2615). Review our 2020 Annual Report
Review our Strategic Plan Review our 990 Audited Financial Statements are available for review upon request Contact us at 812-336-3570 ext 203 ![]() Your donation to United Way empowers your community!
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