Here's a pandemic update.
With over 800 clients it would seem we'd have a case or two of Covid-19. After all, addicts and alcoholics don't always follow the best health practices. But so far, we've had less than six people who were suspected of contracting it. And all of them are medically cleared as of this writing.
As far as we can tell, our clients are taking this pandemic seriously. They keep their distance from one another. Group meetings of all kinds have been suspended until further notice. None are allowed to attend outside 12-step or other group functions.
Our treatment programs are avoiding possible transmission of the virus by using software from Zoom, which allows clients to enjoy the benefits of group and one-to-one therapy meetings without leaving their houses.
Clients wash their hands frequently and cleaning crews are constantly scrubbing the houses.
Most of the clients employed by outside companies are retaining their jobs. And several companies have asked us to supply more employees - particularly retail outlets that are having difficulty keeping their shelves stocked
While none of us know how long this virus will be around, we're doing everything we can to keep it from spreading further or growing in intensity.
Many of us are finding this a good time to practice the principles of recovery and to be patient and tolerant of others.
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