"Protesters held signs and banners, some reading 'Future home of 1,000 non-local addicts' and 'No Skid Row in San Pedro.' Many residents expressed concerns about safety and the impact of a large treatment facility."
"Ivana Poste, a local occupational therapist, stated, 'It felt like a little taste of what could happen,' referring to her experiences with a previous treatment center that made the neighborhood feel less safe."
Fred Brown's Recovery Services plans to acquire a five-acre property in San Pedro for a 122-bed inpatient recovery facility. Residents are concerned about the facility's location near schools and a nursing home. Over 200 local residents protested against the project, expressing fears based on previous experiences with a smaller treatment center. A town hall meeting is anticipated to address community concerns. The facility aims to serve veterans, the justice-involved, the unhoused, and those with co-occurring conditions, along with outpatient services for about 1,000 people.
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