Work continues everyday in an effort to start offering treatment programs at David’s Courage to help those who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
David’s Courage Set to Open in a Few Months
The founders of David’s Courage, a treatment program for those who are suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, are hoping to complete renovations before welcoming clients into the facility.
This Saturday, Help David’s Courage Spruce Up The Yard At Their Facility
Those running the recovery center David’s Courage are looking for volunteers to help them spruce up the yard around their building this weekend. Continue reading
David’s Courage Representatives Sign Transfer Agreement
The Shady Rest Home transfer agreement between Marshall County and the facilitators of David’s Courage is now official.
Marshall County Community Foundation Awards First Round of 2018 Grants
Second Row: R. T. Henke, Dr. Jim White, Jerry Chavez, Virginia Henke, Bruce Snyder, Matt Guard, Brian Pohl, Linda Rippy, Eric Anderson, Joan Hundt, Joe Stiles, Greg Giczi, Kathy Clark, Ted Hayden
The Marshall County Community Foundation announced grant winners for the first round of 2018 grants from the Community Fund and the Ralph C. Vonnegut, Jr. Fund on Wednesday afternoon.
Commissioners Approve Transfer Documentation for Shady Rest Home
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed a proposed transfer documentation for the Shady Rest Home.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Proposed Program at Shady Rest Facility
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the Shady Rest Committee’s recommendation of allowing the addiction recovery program, David’s Courage, to be run out of the Shady Rest Home on Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Committee Chair and County Commissioner Kurt Garner explained that the committee approved a favorable recommendation for the program and if the commissioners did not decide to approve the program then the county would divest the property.
Shady Rest Committee Approves Recommendation for Commissioners
After weighing public opinions that range from benefits to the community to safety and security concerns, the Shady Rest Home Committee Thursday afternoon approved a recommendation to the commissioners with a majority vote.
The Proposed Program Submitted to the Shady Rest Advisory Committee
During Wednesday night’s Shady Rest Committee public hearing, some background information was provided about the proposed program “David’s Courage” that Ted Hayden and Gregg Erickson are seeking to implement at the county-owned building.
County Commissioner and Shady Rest Committee member Kurt Garner stated that initially, the committee received four proposals and they requested that Hayden and Erickson combine their plans since they had similar ideas.
Hayden presented the goal of the organization, “Our mission is to have a lasting change on the spiritual, emotional, physical and financial health of those who are struggling with addiction. We will provide a therapeutic community where a safe, consistent and caring environment creates an atmosphere that is conducive to change.” Continue reading
Shady Rest Committee to Take Public Input Under Advisement Before Making Any Recommendations to Commissioners
Last night’s Shady Rest Committee public hearing was emotionally charged with various members of the community coming out to show support, ask questions and express concerns over Ted Hayden and Gregg Erickson’s proposal to utilize the county building for an addiction recovery facility.
Those speaking in favor of the “David’s Courage” program taking occupancy of the Shady Rest Home included County Health officials, recovered addicts and family members personally impacted by addiction, as well as people who wanted to see the historic structure utilized to help the community. Continue reading
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