Summary of the Carriage Hall Recovery Center Project in Bedford County, Virginia
this document outlines a proposalโข to convert the Carriage Hall facility in Bedford โฃCounty, Virginia into a state-licensed โคresidential โคaddiction recovery centerโ operated by BeBoldโค Recovery LLC.Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
The Need:
* high Overdose โRate: Bedford County’s overdose death rate isโค 25% โhigher than the Virginia state average, with a significant increase as 2018.
* limited Access to Treatment: 77% of โVirginians with substance use โdisorders go untreated, and over 37%โ live in areas โwith behavioral health provider shortages. Currently, there are no state-licensed residential addictionโข recovery options in the immediate area.
* โ Target Population: The facility aims to serve young adults (20s & 30s), women,โค and โindividuals on Medicaid or without insurance – groups currently facing significant barriers to access.
The Project:
* Location: Carriage Hall is deemed ideal due to its quiet, campus-like setting, โexisting healthcare zoning (with minor modifications needed), and filling a geographic service gap.
* Facility: โThe exterior will be preserved, while the interior will be renovated to meet โขDBHDS standards. It will be staffed 24/7 by credentialed professionals.
* Licensing & Oversight: โคThe center will โoperate under full state licensure with strict oversight from the Virginia Departmentโ of Behavioral โHealth and Developmental services (DBHDS). โฃ Admission will be voluntary and involve pre-screening.
* Timeline: โIf zoningโฃ isโฃ approved, construction and licensing are expected toโ be completed within 3-6โ months.
Benefits:
* Increased Treatment Access: Provides much-needed โฃresidential addiction recovery services locally.
*โ Economic Progress: Creates full-time healthcare jobs (clinicians, nurses, โcase managers,โข support staff) and utilizes local contractors/vendors.
* Reduced โBurden on Families: Allows families to access treatment closer to home.
* Supports Public Safety: Addresses service โฃgaps currently straining law enforcement,emergency departments,andโฃ public health agencies.
Resident transition:
* BeBold Recovery LLC is working with Carriage โคHill Retirement, LLC to ensure a smooth transition for current โresidents.
* Residents will be relocated within the facility (from the smaller building to the main building) with all moves coordinated โขand handled by the facility.
* Continuity of care forโ existing assisted living residents will be fully โpreserved.
Commitment to Community:
* BeBold Recovery LLC emphasizesโค openness and welcomes continued dialogue with residents โand stakeholders.
In essence, this project aims to address a critical healthcare need in Bedford County by providing accessible, high-quality addiction recovery services while also contributing to theโ local economyโข and ensuring the well-being of current Carriageโ Hallโ residents.
