Pathway Family Center, a substance abuse treatment center for adolescents aged 10 to 21, officially opened its newest location in Chesterton on Thursday, at 425 Sand Creek Drive, Suite C, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the second phase of its strategic growth plan.

Daniel Franz, program director for Pathway’s Chesterton office, expressed his gratitude for the strong financial support from the community, pledged by the Porter County Commissioners, the Porter County Community Foundation, the Porter County Substance Abuse Council, and the Community Action Drug Coalition.

Franz also thanked the Porter County Sheriff’s Police for its “overwhelming support.” The PCSP, he said, provided “the initial catalyst for Pathway to begin operations” in Porter County in June 2007.

In addition, Franz thanked local businesses and their management for the donation of materials, time, and expertise in the construction of the new offices, and Kramer & Leonard for a generous donation of furniture.

Pathway Family Center is a substance abuse treatment center for adolescents aged 10 to 21, providing drug screening, substance abuse assessment and referral, and a unique long-term treatment program which is family-centered and focuses on teaching coping strategies, life skills, and strengthening both individual and family relationships.

Pathway’s strategically located centers serve families in the Midwest with locations in Chesterton and Indianapolis; Detroit, Mich., and Cincinnati, Ohio.

To learn more about the new location call (219) 926-2583 or visit the website at www.pathwayfamilycenter.org.

Posted 2/22/2008