Henderson chronicles struggles with alcohol

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Upon his release, within two hours Henderson packed up some belongings and checked himself into the renowned Hazelden Foundation, a treatment center that deals with drug and alcohol addiction. He realized that his problem was something that would …
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Editorial: Helping the homeless

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The center is expected to start providing initial services such as meals on May 1 and open its adults-only shelter by July 1. The so-called empowerment center is planned to eventually provide a broad array of services, posing a funding challenge for …
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Politics get heated as a former Oakland Raider and fire chief face off in …

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Consider Measure U funds—or revenue from a tax increase that was passed in 2012 to help pay for basic services—would expire just after Cherry's first term, if elected. That same year, additional liabilities for public-employee health care and …
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Fortwood Center expands mental health care under new ownership

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"A misconception is someone is in recovery from mental illness or addiction, it's a daily thing. They need daily support. We're there to provide support." The center will continue to seek increased funding to help offer its services, both through …
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