Ready to Change Lives: Waterfront Addiction Recovery Center opens doors

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Eureka, Ca., (KIEM)- Amid a nationwide opioid crisis, and in a community that grapples with drug and alcohol addictions, the smell of fresh paint in a newly minted recovery center is a beacon of hope.

Waterfront Recovery Services is a 56-bed medical facility next to Target in Eureka. 20 of the beds are for medically supervised detox. The remaining 36 are for long term residential treatment.

The rooms are reminiscent of college dormitories, most with hardwood furniture and lockers, all housing multiple beds.

The open house today, and eventual care the center will provide is made possible by the Redwood Community Action Agency and Alcohol Drug and Care Services. It’s funded in part by a $1.6 million grant from St. Joseph’s Hospital. The program will help Alcohol Drug and Care Service to receive MediCal certification.

“This is not only to achieve MediCal certification, but to meet the level of clinical care that our clients need in this area.” John McManus, the center’s executive director, and the Executive Director of Alcohol Drug and Care Services explains.

The program is designed to combat relapse by providing stability, and the assistance of an in-house physician. “With alcohol and drug addiction in the core of your life its impossible to live a stable life and to succeed.” Val Martinez, the Executive Director of the Redwood Community Action Agency says, “So for us, the opportunity to work with members of our community to improve their lives, and achieve their goal is really the best possible thing that we could do.”

As to the cost for patients and total annual capacity of the center… the answers seem less clear, but community leaders are hopeful that the center’s operations are a major step in helping the North Coast overcome its struggles with alcohol and drug abuse. It’s important to keep in mind that different rehab centers will have different pricing, that’s why many people often feel unclear about drug and alcohol rehab costs. They can differ depending on location and the sort of facilities and treatments that are available. You need to make sure you find the right rehab center for you, otherwise your treatment plan might not be as effective if you don’t feel comfortable. Make sure you visit a few, and see which one feels right.

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