One year after opening its doors, a Norfolk recovery center is seeing overwhelming demand as it works to support individuals battling addiction and mental health challenges.
Avenues Recovery Center, located in Ocean View, opened in June 2024 with a single client. Now, it treats nearly 70 people at a time and has helped more than 300 individuals complete its residential treatment program.
Executive Director Kelly Craven said the center’s growth reflects a deep need in the community—and across Virginia—for comprehensive addiction treatment…