The recovery center is located at 2317 E. Home Road. Its facility used to be the former Homestead nursing home before being purchased by NewVista Healthcare, which oversees Ethan Crossing, and undergoing a complete renovation.
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NewVista’s President Isaac Rosedale said his company, which is a sister company to CommuniCare, has five psychiatric hospitals in the state and this is their first one centered around treating substance use disorder.
He said they have been planning to open up this type of facility for about a year. Renovations began in Springfield in the fall.
“We understand the need for this specialized, evidence-based program is so important to the successful and sustainable recovery for many,” said Rosedale.
“Now, more than ever, the work of our dedicated team of behavioral health and addiction recovery professionals is vital to the well-being of our entire community,” he added in a recent news release.
Rosedale said they chose Springfield due to its location and proximity to other metropolitan areas in southwest and central Ohio. The area, including Dayton, had been hit hard with opioid related overdoses over the past few years.
He said that they wanted to bring a treatment facility in the area that would also combine resources they have in the behavioral health field.
There are currently 26 beds at the facility that are to be used for those in need of medically supervised detox, and the other 54 beds are to be used by those in need of a chemical dependency program.
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Representatives of NewVista said that detox programs usually last seven days. However, they said it often depends on the substance. Chemical dependency programs tend to last 21 days, but patients can stay longer if need be.
Currently those that need assistance are asked to call 937-342-4360, which is a 24-7 hotline, or visit the facility in person.
However, several measures have been put in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That includes having private rooms for patients as well as conducting routine screenings for patients and staff, representatives of NewVista told the News-Sun.
The facility is also expected to bring approximately 30 jobs to the area, according to a news release from the recovery center.
The facility also include a gym/yoga room, multiple group rooms designed for a holistic approach and the addition of outpatient services. It also offers programs such as Living in Balance, 12-step and SMART Recovery.
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