WVU Medicine opened its doors to a state-of-the-art Recovery Treatment Center.\u00a0 Glenmark is the managing member of the developing entity.\u00a0 The facility includes 30 residential treatment beds, 12 detox beds, and intensive residential care engulfed into a 28-day program.\u00a0 The rehabilitation center is the first of its kind in the state of West Virginia and will strive to treat patients suffering from all forms of substance abuse.<\/p>\n
As the private developer, Recovery Properties acquired 13.43 +\/- acres of land strategically located in a convenient and serene setting near the Mylan Park community and recreation complex.\u00a0 Recovery Properties is responsible for financing and constructing the improvements.\u00a0 Via Management Agreement, WVU Medicine manages and operates the comprehensive treatment center targeting all addicting substances, with a full staff of approximately 37 individuals.\u00a0 Given the population in WV, alcohol and opioids will be of most acute concern, however tobacco, amphetamines, cannabinoids, and other substances will most certainly be tackled.\u00a0 As the state’s flagship academic medical center, WVU Medicine\u2019s mission of the center is to help West Virginians and others from surrounding states who need access to a first-class program that offers recovery from addiction.<\/p>\n
Under the long-term management agreement, both WVU Medicine and RTC share in the net revenues of the project. Paradigm Architecture, Inc. was the architect and March-Westin Company, Inc., was the construction manager and a prime contractor.<\/p>\n