New addiction treatment center opens

PERKINS TWP. — This past week, BrightView opened a new outpatient addiction treatment center, 1012 E. Perkins Ave. in Perkins Township, to help area residents find long-term recovery. BrightView's new center provides accessible, comprehensive addiction treatment. It has the capacity to help more than 700 area residents and, in the process, create more than 20-full time jobs. Programs include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, peer support and social services to address the full range of challenges associated with substance use disorder. Each program is personalized to the patient's goals, ensuring the best chance of long-term success. "As COVID cases rise, BrightView continues its commitment to safe, quality care by providing masks onsite, hand sanitizing stations, practicing social distancing and offering telehealth and virtual treatment options," according to a company statement. BrightView's goals center on improving one's quality of life. "By connecting patients to case managers and working with local agencies, BrightView's program also helps people find safe housing, reliable transportation, access to food and even prepare for jobs," the statement read. "In fact, unemployment rates among BrightView patients decrease by 50% on average in the first 90 days." Effective addiction treatment is increasingly important Ohio "where drug overdose deaths doubled during 2020," according to the Erie County Health Department. "BrightView is enthusiastic about serving the Sandusky community and region with compassion and science-based addiction treatment," said Dr. Shawn Ryan, BrightView's co-founder and chief medical officer. "We understand from decades of research that improving lives one patient at a time creates positive trends across the community," Ryan said. "Building partnerships with Erie County medical providers and justice system professionals is also crucial in helping patients start treatment quickly and achieve long-term recovery." "Our Sandusky center treats adults seeking help with a variety of substance use disorders," said Jennifer Bing, a Sandusky resident and BrightView's community outreach manager. "This community is our home, and the BrightView team is committed to helping people recover by providing accessible, research-based care in a friendly and welcoming setting. Our goal is to create a healthier, happier community for everyone in Sandusky." For more information, people can visit brightviewhealth.com. Bio blast Founded in 2015, BrightView provides comprehensive, evidence-based outpatient addiction treatment to thousands of patients in recovery from substance use disorder throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Delaware. The organization's more than 40 centers provide a practical treatment approach that includes medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, group therapy, peer support and wraparound social services as well as work on co-occurring disorders. Locations are generally able to dispense medication on-site, which makes treatment comfortable and convenient for patients. "BrightView's compassionate and professional staff create an accessible and welcoming environment for physical and emotional healing," according to a company statement. "BrightView is committed to treating each patient with respect, providing positive reinforcement, and achieving long-term wellness."