DAYTON — After learning a drug rehabilitation center is moving into their neighborhood, people said they're concerned about their safety.
As reported by NewsCenter 7 at 11, OneFifteen, a nonprofit organization focused on helping people with substance use disorders and combating America's growing drug epidemic, plans to build its first recovery facility, Hopeland House, in Dayton's Carillon neighborhood.
The home will be open to adults 18 and older who are in recovery from substance use disorders.
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But neighbors said they had no idea OneFifteen was moving in until workers began construction.
“How are we supposed to live?” Annette Gibson said.
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Other neighbors said they have similar concerns.
“People who go back and forth to rehab are likely to become more dependent on drugs than before,” Glenda Jones said.
OneFifteen said in a statement that Hopeland House will have an accountability structure that requires residents to comply with rules and regulations.
“We provide comprehensive treatment services, allowing patients to remain with one organization while they receive treatment services that move from inpatient care to outpatient services and, in the future, recovery housing. Since opening in October 2019, more than 7,000 patients have been treated at our Dayton campus,” a spokesperson for the organization said.
“We are excited to be part of this effort and look forward to welcoming new residents to our community once complete,” said Gwen Buchanan, co-chair of Carilion Civic Council.
OneFifteen said the project is being paid for with city grants and donations.
