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Salvation Army Detox Program Closes Its Doors
The Salvation Army closed the doors at its 8-bed Detox Unit at
Clitheroe Center on August 10. The decision was the direct result of a
nationwide nursing shortage, which impacted the organizations ability
to employ enough qualified
nursing staff to manage the day to day program operations. Clitheroe's
detox unit was the only medically enhanced detox program in the state
to offer specialized mental health services for individuals who are
suicidal, and/or have co-occurring psychiatric disorders and require
detoxification. Salvation Army officials are not certain they will be
able to reopen the program, unless additional funding is made available
to hire and retain the skilled nursing staff needed to operate the
Detox Unit.
A meeting with State and City officials outlined a short-term plan to
triage individuals through local hospitals and identify any available
treatment options. “Our immediate concern was for the individuals
directly impacted by this situation, so we are relieved that a
temporary plan will help individuals seeking out these essential
services,” shared Major Douglas Tollerud, Divisional Commander for The
Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center will continue operating, as it has
for more than 30 years, offering professional, comprehensive substance
abuse treatment through its residential, outpatient and continuing care
programs to men, women and families.
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Detoxification Unit (Detox)
Physical withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs can be
life-threatening; it often requires medical intervention to monitor and
assist with the detoxification process. The Detoxification Unit
provides medical and nursing services for men and women experiencing
withdrawal, or who are likely to experience withdrawal, from alcohol
and other drug dependence. Motivational counseling, AA/NA
Meetings and nutritious meals and snacks are provided also.
Enhanced Detoxification Unit (EDU)
The Enhanced Detoxification Unit provides detox and mental
health services to those individuals who are in danger of psychiatric
distress. They also receive motivational counseling, watch videos
and are served nutritious meals and snacks.
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