
Circle Park Resumes Operations
Dear Florence Community,
As we individually and collectively begin to determine the new normalcy in our lives, Circle Park has resumed regularly scheduled on-site operations on Monday, June 15. Recognizing that the pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, it has been particularly stressful for those facing the challenges of addiction, recovery and behavioral issues. National and local data are reflecting a surge in overall substance use with a particular increase in alcohol consumption and opioid overdoses. In Florence County alone, opioid overdoses have more than doubled since the onset of the pandemic. Increased isolation, anxiety, depression, financial pressures and stress have all contributed to individuals turning to substance use to cope with the COV-19 crisis..(more)