Letter to the editor — Nov. 10

Published 12:00 am Sunday, November 10, 2024

Capstone saves substance abusers

Around the corner, across the street, our next-door neighbor. We never know whose life is devastated by substance abuse.

According to an article in the Salisbury Post on May 17, 2024, there have been 282 opioid-related overdose cases in Rowan County between the months of January-April 2024.

Capstone Recovery Center, located in Salisbury, provides a safe, Godly environment where women whose lives have been affected by substance abuse and deteriorated mental health, are educated and encouraged to lead fully functional lives as productive citizens in the community. Capstone offers a residential program, and a non-residential program. We offer holistic healing as all aspects of life are important. Residential clients are provided with housing and meals. Both residential and non-residential clients receive life skills training, individual and group counseling and healthy living skills. Upon completion of the program, they will be equipped to establish themselves as positive, productive members of the community.

Since Capstone began, Rowan County United Way realized the importance of this treatment and we are now blessed to be a Community Partner. Because of their financial help, we can continue to provide our clients with free services.

We ask our community to please support this campaign and ask your friends and family to support them as well.

— Miriam Ramirez
Salisbury