# Douglas County Expands Local Detox Beds

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Podcast: [Lawrence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198)
Published: 2026-06-16T22:43:33+00:00
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## Resource

Douglas County is poised to dramatically expand local detox services by adding four to six dedicated beds at Avalon Wellness & Recovery Center, aiming to ease access to 24-hour trauma-informed care for those struggling with substance use. The plan, still awaiting commission feedback, would redirect funding from existing social detox programs and partner Avalon with key recovery organizations to streamline care — offering short-term stabilization before longer-term treatment. With a startup cost of $142K for the first six months and an estimated annual spend of $284K by 2027, the initiative seeks to relieve pressure on the Treatment and Recovery Center while maintaining psychiatric evaluations at the original site. No decision is expected yet — but if approved, contract talks could begin by July. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b32cd3c5cac5cd13

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