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f you or someone you know suffers from an addiction and mental health concerns–called dual diagnoses–you know how difficult it is to find appropriate, effective treatment locally. A new alcohol and substance abuse treatment and recovery center, housed on the third floor of Valir Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City, is providing a trusted option for women ready to take the first step in their journey toward recovery. The ARC (Addiction Recovery Center) is the brainchild of board of directors Jon Jiles, Kitt Wakeley, Dirk O’Hara, Oh Bunnag and CEO Tom Tucker. “These men, filled with entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to set an example for the community, had–like so many–been touched by the specter of substance abuse, and they wanted to establish a place where superior care would be delivered to those in need of treatment,” said The ARC’s Vice President Amy Woolery. In researching the issue, the men uncovered a need in this region for a facility dedicated to helping women with substance abuse problems and co-occurring mental health concerns. “They set out on this adventure to find a space in which to establish an addiction recovery center. It is an adventure that is still evolving as they strive to build upon the continuum of care,” Woolery said. “This is what sets us apart; our board and CEO are extremely active in The ARC. They are a part of day-to-day decision-making, they are on-site frequently, and they know all of the care team and administrators on a first-name basis.” Plans are ongoing to expand The ARC’s facilities, along with Valir’s other medical services. Groundbreaking has already begun for construction on the north and south sides of the current building.
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