Keane Cuts Red Tape at New Homeless Shelter and Rehab Clinic

The doors of two eagerly anticipated health-orientated centers -- a purpose-built homeless shelter and rehabilitation clinic -- were yesterday opened to the public by Mayor Gary Keane. The official ribbon cutting took place before the media and citizens of Los Santos at 5:30 PM, of which was followed by Keane's tour inside.

Despite the long wait, Keane praised Jovic Construction Company (JCC), the team responsible for the construction of both buildings, for their efficiency and diligent work.

The centers, created in response to elevating figures of homelessness and drug dependency, provide round-the-clock services and accommodation to those in need. The homeless shelter is situated in Commerce, directly east of City Hall and south of the Atrium, whilst the rehabilitation clinic (known as the Los Santos Crisis Center) can be found in south-western Rodeo.

Speaking on behalf of Los Santos Fire Department members, whom all share appreciation for the government's generous funding, Commissioner Stuart Collins expressed to the public that those that needed help would be met with help, regardless of severity. He urges those that consider themselves substance abusers, and those that know a substance abuser, to approach the Los Santos Crisis Center (LSCC) before it's too late.

The Los Santos Fire Department would like to impress upon you the importance of managing a dependency on psychoactive drugs, be it alcohol or a recreational substance. The LSCC's general objective falls under education and rehabilitation.

The many programs they offer set out to cease substance abuse, as to avoid the physical, financial, legal, social and psychological consequences that already have or may otherwise follow. The Los Santos Crisis Center is a non-profit, charitable organization that do not base entry on your financial situation, but on your need for help.

If you have concerns about drug abuse and/or dependency, please do not hesitate to contact the Los Santos Crisis Center:

10298 Orbit St., Rodeo, Los Santos, SA 90210

Ph: 1018150

ALWAYS CALL 911 IN AN EMERGENCY
(EG. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT SOMEONE HAS OVERDOSED)

Submitted by Brett Carnahan, Community Liaison Officer
Los Santos Fire Department