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County officials celebrated a major behavioral health milestone today with the ribbon cutting for a new Substance Use Residential & Treatment Services (SURTS) center in National City. When the $29 million facility opens this fall, it will be the first in the County to integrate substance use treatment and recuperative care services for adults under one roof.
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“Together, we can,” was the theme for the 23rd International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and press conference at the County Administration Center. The annual event features a garden of purple flags, each one representing an overdose death in San Diego County. This year featured 1,203 purple flags, 97 fewer flags than last year.
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People accused of low-level, non-violent crimes will be redirected away from jails. The County Board of Supervisors approved this major shift in direction with the Alternatives to Incarceration plan.
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San Diegans with substance use disorders will get to celebrate their recovery or find inspiration and resources to begin their journey at the County’s annual Recovery Happens event.
