NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The county’s investment in a substance disorder treatment facility, in partnership with Trillium Health, was recognized for its innovative efforts.
New Hanover County funded the construction of The Healing Place, a peer-led recovery center, for $24 million. It opened in February 2023 and houses nearly 200 residents at a time. The county also annually funds 50 of the beds, 25 for women and 25 for men.
The treatment model, a collaboration among Trillium, New Hanover County and The Healing Place, received the “Individual and Family Initiatives” award from the Center of Integrated Health earlier this month. The award honors innovative services and programs that aim to enhance comprehensive approaches to care with cutting-edge methods, tools and partnerships.
Trillium contributed to the land cost, the county manages maintenance expenses and The Healing Place is responsible for its operational budget.
The Healing Place, which also includes an emergency overnight shelter, social setting detoxification and long-term residential program, helps reduce barriers to recovery.
The treatment facility provides withdrawal management and a peer-run recovery program. National rates of recovery from detox vary from 40 to 60% but graduates from The Healing Place model maintain a recovery rate of 70% one year after completion, according to Trillium.
“This unique model encourages accountability and involvement,” the release states. “Residents want to be at THPNC and become active members of their community.”
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