The opening of the Connections Withdrawal Management Center in Harrington marked a significant milestone in November 2015. Positioned at 1 East St., this center stands as a crucial resource for individuals grappling with substance use disorders in Kent and Sussex counties.
Operating under medical supervision and clinical management, this facility offers a haven for those seeking to withdraw from alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Situated in the former Spartan Station shopping center, the facility boasts a secure environment staffed by dedicated professionals round the clock.
Equipped with 12 23-hour assessment beds and 16 inpatient beds, the Withdrawal Management Center extends its support with the inclusion of peer recovery coaches. These coaches play a pivotal role in guiding patients through their journey towards recovery.
Furthermore, for individuals grappling specifically with heroin or prescription painkiller addictions, outpatient ambulatory detoxification utilizing opioid-replacement therapy is accessible. Additionally, the center provides post-withdrawal intensive outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment options.
Paul Dill’s story epitomizes the transformative impact of the services provided by the center. Initially a detox patient, Dill’s journey led him to become a successful participant in the Intensive Outpatient Program. His remarkable talent as an artist found expression in the form of a mural adorning one of the clinic’s walls.
Dill’s mural, spanning from floor to ceiling and stretching across a 20-foot-wide canvas, portrays a lighthouse illuminating stormy seas—a poignant metaphor for the journey undertaken by individuals at the Harrington clinic.
Reflecting on his experience, Dill expressed gratitude for the pivotal role Connections played in his recovery. “The people here were really great to me,” he remarked. “They gave me my life. The least I can do is give them a picture.”