VERO BEACH — The Indian River Board of County Commissioners has approved a proposal from Vero Beach Recovery Center to establish Treasure Coast Detox, the county’s first inpatient medical detox and treatment facility for substance abuse in over a generation, officials announced Tuesday.
The new facility will provide comprehensive inpatient care, addressing a long-standing gap in local services. For years, families in Indian River County have had to send loved ones out of the county for detox and inpatient treatment, often during times of crisis. Treasure Coast Detox aims to change that by offering medically supervised stabilization and residential treatment in Vero Beach.
“We are committed to treating substance use disorders with compassion, accountability, and evidence-based care,” said Kosta Velis, CEO of Vero Beach Recovery Center. “We have deep roots in this community.”…