Spokane Addiction Treatment Clinic Expands Hours and Services

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The Spokane Regional Health District's addiction treatment clinic has expanded its services and hours a year and a half after the public health agency opted against privatizing the clinic. Patients of all backgrounds now visit the downtown clinic at 312 W 8th Avenue to receive medication and treatment for substance use disorders.

Why it matters

The decision to keep the addiction treatment clinic under public health management has allowed the Spokane Regional Health District to grow its services and accessibility for those seeking help with substance use issues in the community.

The details

After considering privatizing the addiction treatment clinic, the Spokane Regional Health District decided to maintain the clinic as a public service. This has enabled the clinic to expand its hours and offerings, providing medication and treatment to a growing number of patients from diverse backgrounds who visit the downtown location at 312 W 8th Avenue.

• The Spokane Regional Health District opted against privatizing its addiction treatment clinic a year and a half ago.
• Patients now visit the clinic every day to receive medication and treatment.