Villa of Hope marks World Mental Health Day by offering 24-hour care for those struggling with addiction

ROCHESTER, NY — The Villa of Hope in Rochester is marking World Mental Health Day in a special way by expanding the hours of its “Gregory E. Polisseni Living Hope Treatment Center” to 24 hours a day .

The center helps people 16 and older detox from alcohol and opioids. Village of Hope officials say there is a huge need to expand hours.

“There are a lot of clients from all over, especially in the Rochester area and, to be honest with you, New York State. Anyone can come here from within the state. We often have a shortage of care that they really need. our clients,” said Dr. Serina Tetenov, program director.

The center offers short-term medical treatment with an average stay of five to seven days.

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