Ribbon-cutting planned on Aug. 20 for UConnectCare’s new residence in Albion
Courtesy of UConnectCare: This rendering shows the 25-bed women and children community residence on Butts Road in Albion.
ALBION – UConnectCare is planning a ribbon cutting and an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 20 for the new 25-bed women and children community residence at 3597 Butts Rd.
This will be the first residential program for women and their children for UConnectCare, formerly known as Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
Contractors a year ago started clearing land, removing trees and brush. The site will allow women, 18 and older, to receive services to aid in their recovery while in a residential setting.
Five of the 25 units will accommodate women with children younger than kindergarten. Up to two children can stay in those units. The property will include walking trails and a playground.
UConnectCare awarded a $4.6 million grant from the state Department of Health for construction of the residence, which will total $5.2 million.
UConnectCare has seen more women in recovery and addiction programs during the opioid epidemic, with the prevalence of addictive painkillers, John Bennett, UConnectCare executive director, said during a public hearing about the project on Aug. 3, 2022.
