In addition, the department is studying potential sites for a long-term care residential treatment center for adolescents in the southern region.
Drugs tear apart families and affect the quality of life.
Our young people especially need help in conquering drug addiction. The Department of Health and Senior Services expects over 600 adolescents and young adults will receive necessary substance abuse treatment with the funds. The majority of treatment will be for adolescents, ages 12-17. Some of the funding will be used for treatment services for young adults, ages 18-24. Residents from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem are eligible to receive these services.