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A faith-based nonprofit in Raleigh County, West Virginia is growing its free rehab program after breaking ground on a new residential facility, offering hope to people in one of the states hardest hit by the addiction crisis.
Brian’s Safehouse, a long-term recovery program in Prosperity, WV, recently broke ground on “Cormie’s Cottage,” a new men’s residential building that will house 8–12 additional recovery residents.
The new facility effectively doubles the size of the organization’s existing 12-month residential program, all at no cost to participants.
“Really, it’s exciting to me to know that this adds another step of accountability and a safety net,” said Leslie Pease, Communications Director for Brian’s Safehouse.
Who Qualifies for Free or Low-Cost Treatment at Programs Like This?
Faith-based and nonprofit free rehabs like Brian’s Safehouse typically serve individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or simply unable to afford traditional treatment. Most programs prioritize people who are:
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Uninsured or ineligible for Medicaid
- Struggling with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
- Living in rural or underserved communities
Cormie’s Cottage was made possible through the Momentum Initiative Grant from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF), a nonprofit focused on combating addiction statewide. Grant-funded facilities like this one often have no out-of-pocket cost for residents.
“It’s the start of an opportunity here. It’s evidence of impact, and a meaningful change for this community,” said Rachel Thaxton, Director of Operations for WVFF.
How to Access These Resources
If you or a loved one is searching for low-cost options in West Virginia or elsewhere, here are concrete steps to take today:
- Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7). They can connect you with state-funded and sliding-scale programs in your area.
- Check Medicaid rehab coverage in your state. Most states cover residential and outpatient treatment at no or very low cost for eligible individuals.
- Search for faith-based and nonprofit rehab centers in your county. Many, like Brian’s Safehouse, offer long-term free residential programs.
- Ask about sliding-scale fees or scholarships at any treatment center. Many facilities will work with you regardless of ability to pay.
- Contact your state’s substance abuse agency for a list of state-funded free rehabs in your area.
Brian’s Safehouse focuses on helping residents reintegrate into work and society over a full year, addressing what Pease calls “generational issues” with addiction.
“We’re working on generational issues with a lot, if not most of our residents, so it breaks that cycle,” Pease explained.
The facility’s long-term, residential model is exactly the kind of free rehab that research shows produces lasting recovery outcomes, something that’s often inaccessible without financial assistance.
Finding Free Rehabs in West Virginia and Nationwide
Whether you’re in Southern West Virginia or searching anywhere in the country, free treatment options exist. Rehabs.org lists free and low-cost treatment options nationwide. Call
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