30 beds of sober housing, geared toward American Indians, coming to 24th St.

"Clayton Dumond, chief operating officer at Friendship House, stated that the funding will allow New Path Forward to offer up to two years of housing to eligible patients, who must be a graduate of any recovery program, and at least 90 days sober."

"Dumond noted that between 80 to 85 percent of Friendship House's patients are American Indian and come from across California for treatment, often facing challenges in finding culturally competent sober living facilities."

"Friendship House's founder, Helen Waukazoo, envisioned providing a next stage of care for American Indian patients, which the new treatment beds aim to fulfill."

Friendship House is establishing 30 new treatment beds at the New Path Forward Recovery Lodge in the Mission District. This initiative is supported by a Behavioral Health Bridge Housing grant. Eligible patients, who must be recovery program graduates and sober for at least 90 days, can receive up to two years of housing. Friendship House currently operates an 80-bed recovery program, primarily serving American Indian patients. The new facility will convert a former apartment building into supportive housing, addressing the need for culturally competent sober living options.

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