Area 'Safe House' for Abused and Neglected Seniors to Be Closed

Area 'safe house' for abused and neglected seniors to be closed
Rather than imposing further cuts on the nonprofit group's other programs, including a family shelter and drug and alcohol treatment facilities, VOA's board of directors has reluctantly voted to close the Safe House unless alternative funding can be …
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A long wait for help: Addiction counselor shortage lengthens wait for treatment
FARGO – Ask Kenny Lamb how long he and his wife waited for substance abuse treatment, and he'll quickly give an exact answer: “33 days.” By: Archie Ingersoll, INFORUM. Jennifer and Kenny … Health officials say the situation is straightforward: If …
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Scott Wants Million Increase For Child Protection
It would also allow for the use of two-investigator teams for cases with the highest risk of serious child maltreatment: children younger than 4 with factors such as substance abuse and domestic violence in their homes. … Thurston blasted Scott last …
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Program sounds warning on area drug addiction
It's often necessary for severe alcoholics, Gay said, because alcohol withdrawal can kill a person. Residential treatment puts the addict into a residential center; it's available locally for women and adolescents, and for men by referral. Athens …
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