A local drug and alcohol treatment center is beginning a new program to help inmates at the Butler County Prison.
The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center recently finalized a one year agreement with the county prison board to begin September 1st with the possibility of renewal next year.
The Gaiser Center will provide medication management and counseling services to help inmates with addiction prepare for a return to society. Glade Run Lutheran Services will provide case management services to help support inmates released from Butler County Prison.
Gaiser is a Center of Excellence as recognized by the PA Department of Human Services for inpatient treatment of opioid use disorders as well as overall health and wellbeing.