MARTINSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — It’s been two years since the West Virginia University School of Medicine began planning to reopen its new crisis support and recovery center.
Now they are ready to start and offer their services in a more relaxed environment.
“These services are like acute detoxification from illicit substances and prescription drug misuse,” explained director Sarah Guthrie. It provides substance use disorders and even mental disorders.”
Unlike other behavior centers, this facility offers patients the opportunity to receive the services they need in a way that best suits them and their lifestyles.
“This is a less restrictive level of care than an inpatient, and there are a lot of people coming to the emergency department who don’t meet the standards for inpatient services and don’t actually need to be hospitalized,” Guthrie said. “This gives her the opportunity to have services that take her seven to 10 days in the hospital, not just once a week.”
The center is not only for patients needing opioid treatment, but also for those seeking mental health services caused by the pandemic.
“As people leave, we hope they feel safe and secure and know that we are with them,” Guthrie said.
The Crisis Assistance and Recovery Center accepts West Virginia Medicaid and creates private payment options for patients.
The center will begin accepting patients on November 10th.
