The Sobering Center in Travis County, established in 2018, aims to alleviate overcrowding in jails and hospitals due to public intoxication. Over 13,000 individuals have utilized the center, which is especially beneficial for those struggling with substance-use disorders. With a newly renovated second floor, the center will enhance recovery services, specifically targeting uninsured individuals. The facility now features beds, a kitchen, and private detox rooms. Staff members share impactful stories of successfully connecting at-risk individuals to long-term treatment programs, highlighting the center's vital role in public health and rehabilitation.
"He was living on the streets, he was a veteran and he was uninsured, and so our staff made the decision to kind of just keep him on the fly and we were able to get him connected to treatment after staying here for a couple days." - Ashlyn Branscum
"I think something the public often isn't aware of is you can die coming down from alcohol withdrawal." - Laura Elmore LeBlanc
"We had a guy who we saw a lot of (who was picked up by authorities) 75 times in 135 days, which is a really high first responder utilizer." - Ashlyn Branscum
"The second floor has a bright room with 11 twin beds and partitions for patients to recover in, as well as a small kitchen and a shower." - Laura Elmore LeBlanc
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