NORA, Va. (December XX, 2023) — In Southwest Virginia, communities have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid an alarming rise in fentanyl and synthetic opioids in the drug supply. Fortunately, more help and resources are on the horizon.
“Today’s announcement underscores ARC’s commitment to saving lives and helping individuals reach long-term recovery no matter where they are,” said Tim Robinson, Founder and CEO of Addiction Recovery Care. “We are excited to bring our Crisis to Career model to a community that will significantly benefit from having access to services that will transform lives and boost regional workforce participation.”
ARC currently operates more than 30 programs in 22 Kentucky counties. Their nationally recognized Crisis to Career model combines treatment with job training to prepare clients for life after recovery.
“Today’s forum and announcement of a women’s facility is a major step toward turning the tide of addiction in Southwest Virginia,” said Dana Cronkhite, Dickenson County Director of Economic Development. “We are eager to provide a treatment option for our citizens that provides a holistic approach, to include workforce development training and solutions to allow people an opportunity to re-enter the workforce to earn a living wage and to increase the opportunity of long-term recovery.”
Today’s announcement calls for crews to transform the former Ervinton Elementary School in Nora, Virginia, into a women’s treatment facility. Developers project the facility to open by the end of 2025.
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is headquartered in Louisa, Kentucky, and operates a network of over 30 licensed addiction treatment centers in 22 Central and Eastern Kentucky counties. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny. For full details about ARC’s full array of services, please visit ARCcenters.com.
