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Special Health Resources outlines opioid withdrawal recovery program to Longview council

2812577 · March 28, 2025
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Special Health Resources representatives presented the STRO program (supporting treatment and recovery from opioid withdrawal) to the council, saying the federally qualified health center provides same-day care, testing, counseling, case management, recovery coaches and a licensed chemical dependency counselor for long-term recovery support.

Special Health Resources representatives briefed the Longview City Council on March 27 about STRO, a program the organization describes as "supporting treatment and recovery from opioid withdrawal," which offers testing, counseling, case management, recovery coaches and clinical services.

Monte Crooks, representing Special Health Resources, said the organization operates clinics in Gregg County, including the Longview Care Clinic and the Women and Child Health Center, and provides mobile units serving rural areas. "We offer same day…

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