The Harbor, a 16-bed recovery residence, has opened this week in Roseville to support individuals dealing with substance use disorders. The facility features a dual model approach, serving both individuals in need of residential treatment programs and those transitioning to less intensive care, addressing common service gaps in treatment, according to the County of Placer.
The Harbor is funded through a Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant and the American Rescue Plan Act, highlighting the local government's support for addressing substance dependency. Amy Ellis, Placer County’s Adult System of Care director, lauded the flexibility of The Harbor, emphasizing the critical nature of consistent support during transitional phases of recovery, "Whether someone is transitioning from inpatient care or waiting for a spot in a residential program, The Harbor ensures they’re not left to navigate recovery alone," Ellis told the County of Placer. As residents wait for openings in residential treatment programs, The Harbor provides a crucial support option, helping to prevent setbacks in the recovery process.
AMI Housing, the local nonprofit tasked with operating The Harbor—located within the Sun Rose Apartments—has a longstanding relationship with the county in running housing for behavioral health clients. Reinforcing the structured environment that The Harbor is designed to create, AMI Housing CEO Jennifer Price detailed the commitment required of the residents, "To live here, residents must commit to not using drugs or alcohol, and each day, clients participate in at least one recovery-focused activity," Price stated in the county's news release. By intertwining consistent rehabilitation engagement with housing stability, the program is engineered to foster enduring strides in recovery.
Placer County's Substance Use team manages client referrals to The Harbor, with contact information and service details available through a 24-hour line for those in need. Dr. Rob Oldham, Director of Health and Human Services, highlighted the broader impact of The Harbor, noting its positive effects on the entire care system. He explained, "The Harbor allows us to move people more quickly from inpatient treatment to a structured recovery residence, opening up critical beds in our residential programs," in a statement to the County of Placer. The integration of The Harbor into the existing continuum of care is expected to support individual recoveries and help address challenges within many treatment programs.
