D.A.R.T. Recovery Drop In Center Needs Your Help
Clintwood Virginia
D.A.R.T stands for Drug Abusers Recover Today. Clintwood Virginia, in the heart of the prescription drug epidemic,
is the location of the first recovery program of its kind in Virginia. Over 100 participants rely on the
support and open door policy of the center to maintain their recovery.
Southern hospitality is at the heart of Appalachian culture and
the D.A.R.T center embraces the essence of that saying in a region that desperately
needs programs that support recovery from addiction and abuse. Marlene Stanley a
peer recovery Specialist helped start the program over a year ago with a grant
for $38,00.”Some of the people that come into this center have no food, have no
income," she said. "They get a meal here. They get a sandwich, a cup
of coffee. They get somebody that says 'I love you' as they come through the
door. That will be gone." states Stanley.
Since the drug epidemic started 10 years ago hundreds of Southwest Virginians have died. Marlene and many other revering
folks have had to be creative to meet the needs of recovering folks and their
families. Less than 4 years ago Marlene had eight people participating in
recovery programs in Clintwood. That number has climbed way above 150. Marlene
and others like her have been a part of the regional ASAC coalition as well as
local coalitions fighting hard to expand prevention, treatment and recovery
programs in Southwest Virginia. The dedication,
compassion, creativity and “southern hospitality” that the D.A.R.T. center
provides to recovering folks is invaluable.
The program cost $1,500 a month to operate. The program will
close by January 2012 if funds are not secured. If you would like to make a tax
deductible donation or offer support to the program, please contact Marlene
Stanley at mar1954us@hughes.net or
find D.A.R.T on Facebook
Together We Can Make a Difference!
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