CHI Health St. Francis Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center’s residential (inpatient) treatment unit for substance use disorders will temporarily relocate to CHI Health Richard Young Behavioral Health by June 30. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)
GRAND ISLAND – CHI Health St. Francis Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center announces its residential (inpatient) treatment unit for substance use disorders will temporarily relocate to CHI Health Richard Young Behavioral Health.
The Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, which operates out of leased space at 2112 W Faidley Ave., has until June 30 to vacate the location.
The move to Kearney is temporary while the program explores options for a long-term Grand Island location. Staffing and services will continue without interruption before and after the transition.
Outpatient services for substance use disorders will remain in Grand Island.
“We want to assure our community that our Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center is not closing,” says Steve Schieber, president, CHI Health St. Francis. “Our sister facility in Kearney is also licensed and equipped with the necessary security and medical infrastructure for our patients with substance use disorders and any emotional challenges brought on by addition. It has space to comfortably and safely support all of our inpatient services and skilled staff. We expect this temporary transition will be seamless.”
The date for the temporary move will be announced soon with information on future plans for the Grand Island program to follow.
“We ask for our community’s patience and support as we work to improve care for those with substance use disorders and their families. Finding the right space in Grand Island and customizing it for this very specialized and regulated program will take a little time,” says Schieber. “As one of only a few substance use treatment centers in Nebraska, we remain deeply committed to this healing and transformative work our patients, families and the community relies on.”
St. Francis Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center (ADTC) provides comprehensive treatment options for substance use disorders, including both residential (inpatient) and outpatient services. State-licensed counselors collaborate with patients and their families to create and implement personalized recovery plans designed to guide individuals toward a life free from the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Residential (Inpatient) Treatment provides intensive therapy in a secure and clinical environment. This level of care is often necessary for patients who require 24-hour supervision to maintain abstinence. The typical length of stay in the residential treatment unit ranges from five to 28 days.
CHI Health Richard Young Behavioral Health, located at 1755 Prairie View Place in Kearney, is an inpatient behavioral health and recovery facility that also provides outpatient clinic services. For 40 years, its mission has remained to equip patients with the skills to manage life’s challenges and embrace recovery with hope.
Richard Young provides a comprehensive array of behavioral services within a secure and therapeutic environment, including a diverse group of specialists: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, APRNs, Registered Nurses, Licensed Mental Health Practitioners, Social Workers, Recreation Therapists, Recovery Specialists and Recovery Technicians.