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By: La Shawna Griffith

Nestled in the quiet countryside of St. John, Verdun House has been changing lives one day at a time for over 25 years. Known as Barbados’ leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, Verdun House offers more than just treatment. It offers people a chance to start over.

For over two decades, this scenic place has welcomed those ready to take back control of their and seek to work on their addiction.

The facility provides the support to persons who are struggling with their addiction by providing a myriad of counselling services such as; residental drug and alcohol rehabilitation, individual and group counselling, relapse prevention, family therapy, aftercare planning an outreach support to help the individuals to be reintegrated into society.

What makes Verdun House special is the staff who treat persons with dignity, care and compassion which plays a part in helping their clients heal not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well.

In a time when more and bmore people are facing battles with addiction and mental health, Verdun House stands as a testimant that recovery is possible as everyone deserves a second chance without judgment.

If you or someone you love needs help, contact Verdun House at 433-6840 or email info@verdunhouse.net cause healing does not happen in isolation, it happens when you have the support of community.

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