Guilford County officials cut the ribbon on the Reverend Prince Edward Graves Recovery and Treatment Center Thursday, February 12, 2026, marking the completion of a project intended to address a growing demand for long-term substance abuse treatment. The facility, located at 1411 Lees Chapel Road in Greensboro, will provide 24/7 residential treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorder.
The center will house up to 54 residents and offer both short-term, up to 90-day, and long-term, up to 18-month, treatment options. Services will include psychoeducation, therapeutic intervention, health education, vocational training, and individualized treatment plans. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) will also be available for those who wish to continue it during their stay.
Guilford County Commissioner Skip Alston first envisioned the facility in 2022 during the annual Point-In-Time homeless count, according to reporting from October 2025. The county invested nearly $10 million in the project, with over $5.5 million allocated to renovations of the former St. Gale’s Manor Assisted Living building.
Debra Mack, Guilford County’s behavioral health director, emphasized the importance of the extended treatment options, stating that longer stays allow individuals to build a “solid foundation” before re-entering the community. “To help somebody say, ‘Oh, if I had left here four months ago, I would have returned to my use. So I was able to stay here longer,’” Mack said.
Daymark Recovery Services, a nonprofit organization, will operate the facility. Referrals to the program can be made by calling Daymark at 336-899-1550. Program participants will be screened for eligibility prior to admission, and registered sex offenders will not be admitted. The center will maintain a zero-tolerance policy for substance use and require voluntary participation from all residents.
The opening of the center comes as Guilford County and the wider region grapple with an ongoing opioid crisis and a recent increase in methamphetamine use. The facility is intended to fill a gap in available services by providing long-term residential recovery support, something previously unavailable in the county.
All programming will capture place during normal business hours, with limited exceptions for approved leave or employment. Further information about Daymark Recovery Services is available at DaymarkRecovery.org.
