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SAFR Center Keeps Doors Open with Opioid Funds
Pima County just poured $2.2 million into a groundbreaking substance abuse pilot program, keeping the SAFR Center open through next summer to offer 24/7 crisis care for those struggling with addiction. Unlike traditional facilities, SAFR lets people bring their pets and belongings — a key factor in encouraging folks, especially unhoused individuals, to seek help. Since opening in January, over 224 people have received treatment, many transitioning into longer-term services. The county’s goal? Prove this model works so they can secure permanent funding — potentially state or federal — over the…
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