Behavioral Health Group, a Dallas, Texas-based substance abuse treatment provider, has opened an opioid treatment center in Joplin, according to a release.
The center is at 2700 S. Cunningham Ave., Suite 107.
“We selected this particular location for several reasons, not least of which are its proximity to local health care resources and its convenience for prospective patients,” Andrew Love, chairman and CEO of Behavioral Health Group, said in a statement.
Opioid addiction is a chronic and progressive medical disease, according to the release from Behavioral Health Group.
Shelter Insurance sponsors scholarship
DIAMOND, Mo. — A graduate of Diamond High School will receive a $1,500 scholarship this spring with the help of a local Shelter Insurance agent.
Applications for the scholarship are to be returned by March 31. The scholarship is being made available through the Shelter Insurance Foundation, and is being sponsored and partially funded by Joplin agent Joy A. Long.
For information on the scholarship or application, Diamond seniors may contact their school counselor, school principal or Long.
The scholarship recipient will be selected by a panel of local high-school officials and community leaders. Criteria will include scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character, and participation in school and community activities.
Local photographer wins national awards
