BARNESVILLE — Belharmon Recovery Services will officially open for business Monday.

It will provide medically monitored withdrawal management programs for residents of Belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties. The facility is located at 124 S. Lincoln Ave. in Barnesville.

The facility has eight beds and will serve individuals 18 years or older who have an identified need for withdrawal management services from an addictive substance such as opioids, alcohol, methamphetamine and benzodiazepines. The facility is co-ed, and all rooms are private.

In addition to the eight rooms, the two-story facility will have exam rooms, office spaces, a laundry facility, kitchen and dining areas and common spaces for those who are admitted.

Admission to the facility must be voluntary. Individuals will complete an initial screening over the phone to determine if detox is the right level of care for them. The facility will also have 24/7 admissions along with transportation services.

The facility will offer assessment and service planning, medical screenings, case management, referrals to aftercare services, brief interventions and Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Services will be provided by a full staff of physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors and peer recovery specialists. Staff and security will be present at the recovery services center at all times.

Those who are admitted to the recovery center can pay through their insurance provider or out of pocket.

The withdrawal management programs offered will be short-term and last three to five days.

Lisa Ward, executive director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board, explained that the name “Belharmon” stands for “Belmont, Harrison and Monroe counties.”

The facility will operate in partnership with Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions, based in Cambridge, Ohio, and the Mental Health and Recovery Board.

According to a post on the Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions Facebook page, “At Belharmon, we’re dedicated to helping you embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier life. Get ready for a facility designed with your well-being in mind, featuring expert care, compassionate staff, and a supportive environment to guide you through your recovery journey.”

According to its website, CRBH’s goal is to “enhance the quality of life and promote the well-being of our community.”

Alicia Beynon, owner and CEO of Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health, previously stated that she was excited to provide services to people in the Barnesville area.

Ward said the project has been in the works since 2019 and faced many delays and setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials held the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15.

The building formerly housed the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene. Since then, the structure has been completely renovated with some of the original church pews in the community room of the building.

Visit the Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions Facebook or crbhs.org for updates about the new facility. For referrals or questions, call 855-692-7247, ext. 212.