New sobering Center opens in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.- A ribbon cutting was held to officially open the new local resource center.
The center offers a safe place for them to sober up, recover from the effects of drugs and alcohol and get support.
The sobering center is operated by Good Samaritan, it is equipped with modern amenities, 12 beds for adults, private consultation rooms and a medical staff to take care of all clients.
"Everyone knows someone who's been affected by drug and alcohol use, and it's just really important to be able to have a safe place when people are under the influence, oftentimes that they're not safe for themselves or other people that are around them," said Sylvia Barnard Executive Director of Good Samaritan.
The center is located on Johnson Avenue and is open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
"For San Luis Obispo, we have lots of different folks who may be able to benefit from this center, including unhoused persons, persons with substance use disorder, persons with mental health, mild issues, but also just everyday citizens who are ready to take that first step. Maybe they don't know how to get clean and sober and want to stop we're here for them," said County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Director Dr. Star Graber.
