Expert Insights
I love it when I come across stories of people getting creative in the name of helping others overcome addiction. So it goes without saying, I was very impressed when I came across Greensboro’s Freedom House Thrift, a thrift store that raises money to provide long-term addiction recovery treatment for mothers with young children. Freedom House Thrift recently opened its third location at 2811 Battleground Ave in the Northwest Centre shopping center, next to Ross Dress for Less and T.J. Maxx.
The Freedom House organization began in 2006, and the first store opened its doors in 2007. They also operate a working farm. All proceeds from the thrift stores and farm products go towards funding addiction treatment. Freedom House is one of the only programs in the country that lets young moms bring their children with them to treatment, which can last for up to two years.
~ Kerry Nenn
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Greensboro?
The cost of addiction treatment can vary considerably, ranging from $0 to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on type of program, location, length of stay, amenities and features, insurance coverage, state funding, and more. However, the cost of drug or alcohol rehab in Greensboro should not be seen as a barrier to care. Many facilities offer low-cost and free options.
Resources
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- North Carolina Division of Public Health. (n.d.). Alcohol & the Public’s Health in North Carolina.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2021). Mental health by the numbers.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America. (2021, October 19). Substance Use.