A new resource is available in Salmon Arm for people dealing with addictions.
A grand opening was held at Foothills Centre for Change on Aug. 22 to introduce people to the new facility, its staff and the specialized addictions treatment programs it offers.
Open since Aug. 15, the residential private pay addictions treatment facility in the 4,000 block of Foothill Road contains 10 beds, and caters to men and women 18 and over.
Program director Jim Myklebust says treatment team members have all worked together before, providing these kinds of services.
“Our professionally trained and caring staff provide structured holistic addictions treatment programming that evolved from many years of experience, education and, most importantly, our own personal addiction recoveries,” states the website. “We know – first hand – what will work to separate you from the seemingly endless cycle of addiction.”
The staff ratio is about one per two clients. The primary addictions being treated are substance and alcohol abuse, as well as gambling.
Myklebust says the centre is an abstinence-based program and incorporates 12 steps in the treatment model. Length of stay will vary based on the person’s needs, ranging from 30 to 90 days.
To learn more about the Foothills Centre for Change, go to: http://www.foothillscentre.com or call 250-804-6549.
